Prepare against Erland Foshaug
Norway · World #48,075 classical · FIDE ID 1572393
When preparing against Erland Foshaug, expect 1.e4 in 69% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 53 games by Erland Foshaug, covering Jun 2022 to Oct 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 | 1,901 | 1,950 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,048 | 2,068 | Feb 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,128 | 2,147 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 21 | 17 | 15 | 39.6% |
| As White | 26 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 34.6% |
| As Black | 27 | 12 | 8 | 7 | 44.4% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2022-2026): 1,045 rated games against 290 different opponents, across 146 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 152 | 76 | 26 | 50 | 50.0% | 1,732 | 1,784 | 13 |
| Rapid | 326 | 169 | 46 | 111 | 51.8% | 1,675 | 1,724 | 14 |
| Blitz | 551 | 318 | 54 | 179 | 57.7% | 1,736 | 1,829 | 14 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 410 | 108 | 76 | 226 | 26.3% |
| Against lower-rated | 540 | 395 | 47 | 98 | 73.1% |
Wins over titled players: 4 vs IM · 2 vs FM · 5 vs CM · 1 vs WFM.
Tournament wins
23 tournament wins from 131 events, 13 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 147 | 87 | 22 | 38 | 1,910 | 2,041 |
| 2025 | 306 | 177 | 37 | 92 | 1,835 | 1,936 |
| 2024 | 284 | 167 | 37 | 80 | 1,768 | 1,885 |
| 2023 | 214 | 95 | 22 | 97 | 1,468 | 1,434 |
| 2022 | 94 | 44 | 9 | 41 | 1,295 | 1,208 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Erland Foshaug's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Erland Foshaug's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 69.2% | 52.8% |
| d4 | 4 | 15.4% | 37.5% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 15.4% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 69% of White games, 52.8% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Foshaug usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …c6 (28% of these games) — Foshaug usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Foshaug usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 15% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Foshaug usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Foshaug usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 100.0% | 67.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Erland Foshaug's chess games
All 53 games by Erland Foshaug in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2022 - 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: 21 wins, 17 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% | |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 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 | Stig K Martinsen | 2,097 | Bergen Spillfestival 2026 - HOVEDTURNERINGEN | A (over 1700 i Fide) | — |
| 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 |
| Oct 2026 | Jorgen Edelsteen | 1,986 | Fagernes International Autumn 2026 | GM | B50 |
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 |
| Fagernes International Autumn 2026 | GM | 2026 | 9 | 3 | 1,924 |
| Landsturneringen 2025 | Lilleputt | 2025 | 7 | 4 | 1,833 |
| 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 |
| Bergen Spillfestival 2026 - HOVEDTURNERINGEN | A (over 1700 i Fide) | 2026 | 2 | 2 | 2,276 |
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Where can I find Erland Foshaug's chess games?
53 games by Erland Foshaug, from Jun 2022 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 Erland Foshaug has played.
What does Erland Foshaug play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Erland Foshaug opens with 1.e4 (69% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% 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: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 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 (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Erland Foshaug's FIDE rating?
Erland Foshaug is currently rated 1,901 in classical chess, 2,048 in rapid and 2,128 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,950 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Erland Foshaug played?
Our database contains 53 games by Erland Foshaug, covering Jun 2022 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 17 draws, 15 losses (39.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Erland Foshaug?
53 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.