Prepare against Erland Foshaug
Norway · World #50,896 classical · FIDE ID 1572393
Our database contains 34 games by Erland Foshaug, covering Jun 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Erland Foshaug's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Erland Foshaug 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 | 1,889 | 1,950 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,048 | 2,068 | Feb 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,082 | 2,147 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 15 | 9 | 10 | 44.1% |
| As White | 17 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 35.3% |
| As Black | 17 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 52.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 76.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Foshaug usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (23% of these games) — Foshaug usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Foshaug usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 12% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Foshaug usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Foshaug usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 100.0% | 79.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (1 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 1 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
Erland Foshaug's chess games
All 34 games by Erland Foshaug in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2022 - Aug 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: 15 wins, 9 draws, 10 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Eirik Gullaksen | 2,191 | Det åpne NM i hurtigsjakk | B90 |
| Jul 2026 | Martinsen,S | 2,097 | Bergen Spillfestival 2026 | B23 |
| Jan 2026 | Michael Mortensen | 2,064 | Det åpne NM i hurtigsjakk | C77 |
| Jan 2026 | Ole Christian Moen | 2,048 | Det åpne NM i hurtigsjakk | B50 |
| Jul 2026 | August Minh Brattgjerd | 1,908 | Landsturneringen 2026 | Junior A | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Det åpne NM i hurtigsjakk | 2026 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,234 |
| Landsturneringen 2026 | Junior A | 2026 | 9 | 3 | 1,806 |
| Bergen Spillfestival 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 4 | 2,020 |
| Vestlandsserien 2025/2026 | 2026 | 5 | 3 | 1,838 |
| NM for klubblag - Clono | 2026 | 3 | 3 | 2,100 |
| TCh-NOR Club 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 2,165 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Erland Foshaug's chess games?
34 games by Erland Foshaug, from Jun 2022 to Aug 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 Erland Foshaug has played.
What does Erland Foshaug play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Erland Foshaug opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Erland Foshaug answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Erland Foshaug play as White?
As White, Erland Foshaug's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Erland Foshaug play as Black?
As Black, Erland Foshaug most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 83.3% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Erland Foshaug's FIDE rating?
Erland Foshaug is currently rated 1,889 in classical chess, 2,048 in rapid and 2,082 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,950 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Erland Foshaug played?
Our database contains 34 games by Erland Foshaug, covering Jun 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 9 draws, 10 losses (44.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Erland Foshaug?
34 games by Erland Foshaug 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.