Prepare against Erik Gurakar Skribeland
Norway · World #20,053 classical · FIDE ID 1583956
When preparing against Erik Gurakar Skribeland, expect 1.d4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 35 games by Erik Gurakar Skribeland, covering Sep 2023 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Erik Gurakar Skribeland's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Erik Gurakar Skribeland before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,057 | 2,057 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,988 | 1,988 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,954 | 2,007 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 14 | 8 | 13 | 40.0% |
| As White | 18 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 38.9% |
| As Black | 17 | 7 | 1 | 9 | 41.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Erik Gurakar Skribeland's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Erik Gurakar Skribeland's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 17 | 94.4% | 58.8% |
| e4 | 1 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 94% of White games, 58.8% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Skribeland usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Skribeland usually continues c4 (42.9% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Skribeland usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 6% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c6 (100% of these games) — Skribeland usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 83.3% | 45.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Erik Gurakar Skribeland's chess games
All 35 games by Erik Gurakar Skribeland in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2023 - Oct 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 14 wins, 8 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% | |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| English Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% | |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% | |
| Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% | |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% | |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% | |
| C28 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% | |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Daniel Arvola | 2,204 | Landsturneringen 2026 | Junior A | E91 |
| Jul 2026 | William Arntzen Walgren | 2,167 | Landsturneringen 2026 | Junior A | E15 |
| Nov 2024 | Fredrik Valstad Elsness | 1,920 | NMU - NM for barn og ungdom 2024 | D (2012) | — |
| Apr 2026 | Jorgen Edelsteen | 1,887 | NM for skolelag Bergen 2026 | D45 |
| May 2026 | Even Jatog Trygstad | 1,797 | TCh-NOR Club 2026 | C50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landsturneringen 2025 | Lilleputt | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,860 |
| Landsturneringen 2026 | Junior A | 2026 | 8 | 3 | 2,035 |
| NM for skolelag Bergen 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,933 |
| TCh-NOR Club 2026 | 2026 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,960 |
| Kragerø Grand Prix 2026 - VT TOUR | A | 2026 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,953 |
| NMU - NM for barn og ungdom 2024 | D (2012) | 2024 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,824 |
| TCh-NOR Club | 2025 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,099 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Erik Gurakar Skribeland's chess games?
35 games by Erik Gurakar Skribeland, from Sep 2023 to Oct 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Erik Gurakar Skribeland has played.
What does Erik Gurakar Skribeland play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Erik Gurakar Skribeland opens with 1.d4 (94% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Erik Gurakar Skribeland answers 1...e5 (83% of games), 1...c6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Erik Gurakar Skribeland play as White?
As White, Erik Gurakar Skribeland's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Erik Gurakar Skribeland play as Black?
As Black, Erik Gurakar Skribeland most often plays: Italian Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Erik Gurakar Skribeland's FIDE rating?
Erik Gurakar Skribeland is currently rated 2,057 in classical chess, 1,988 in rapid and 1,954 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,057 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Erik Gurakar Skribeland played?
Our database contains 35 games by Erik Gurakar Skribeland, covering Sep 2023 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 8 draws, 13 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Erik Gurakar Skribeland?
35 games by Erik Gurakar Skribeland reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.