Prepare against Erlend Reigstad
Norway · World #68,885 classical · FIDE ID 1519328
When preparing against Erlend Reigstad, expect 1.e4 in 75% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (48% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (54%).
Our database contains 116 games by Erlend Reigstad, covering Oct 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Erlend Reigstad's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Erlend Reigstad 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 | 1,825 | 1,835 | Nov 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,828 | 1,829 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,853 | 1,853 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 116 | 45 | 21 | 50 | 38.8% |
| As White | 60 | 21 | 15 | 24 | 35.0% |
| As Black | 56 | 24 | 6 | 26 | 42.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Erlend Reigstad's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Erlend Reigstad's side.
First moves as White (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 45 | 75.0% | 52.2% |
| d4 | 12 | 20.0% | 37.5% |
| c4 | 2 | 3.3% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 75% of White games, 52.2% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Reigstad usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Reigstad usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Reigstad usually continues d4 (30.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 20% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Reigstad usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Reigstad usually continues Bf4 (33.3% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Reigstad usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 16 | 48.5% | 62.5% |
| c5 | 8 | 24.2% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 6 | 18.2% | 41.7% |
| c6 | 2 | 6.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 7 | 53.8% | 28.6% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 23.1% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 23.1% | 0.0% |
Erlend Reigstad's chess games
All 116 games by Erlend Reigstad in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2015 - Jul 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: 45 wins, 21 draws, 50 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 10 | 1/3/6 | 10.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D86 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2017 | Johannes Luangtep Kvisla | 2,318 | Oslo Nordstrand Open | A80 |
| Feb 2012 | Daniel Andersen | 1,884 | ch-Hamar CC B | B02 |
| Apr 2017 | Karim Ali | 1,841 | Oslo Nordstrand Open | C54 |
| Apr 2023 | Timothy Spanton | 1,835 | Fagernes Open B | C01 |
| Jul 2017 | Marte B. Kyrkjebo | 1,833 | ch-NOR U20 | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Hamar CC | 2014 | 15 | 7.5 | 1,135 |
| Hamar Open B | 2015 | 12 | 7 | 1,216 |
| ch-NOR U20 | 2018 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,744 |
| ch-Hamar CC A | 2017 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,332 |
| Fagernes TV2 Elo Open | 2017 | 8 | 3 | 1,719 |
| Hamar Open | 2013 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,155 |
| Fagernes Open B | 2023 | 7 | 5 | 1,776 |
| ch-Hamar CC B | 2012 | 7 | 4 | 994 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Erlend Reigstad's chess games?
116 games by Erlend Reigstad, from Oct 2015 to Jul 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 Erlend Reigstad has played.
What does Erlend Reigstad play on the first move as White?
Across 60 games with White in our database, Erlend Reigstad opens with 1.e4 (75% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Erlend Reigstad answers 1...e5 (48% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (54% of games), 1...Nf6 (23% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games).
What openings does Erlend Reigstad play as White?
As White, Erlend Reigstad's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Italian Game (5 games, 80.0% win rate); London System (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 60 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Erlend Reigstad play as Black?
As Black, Erlend Reigstad most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 56 games.
What is Erlend Reigstad's FIDE rating?
Erlend Reigstad is currently rated 1,825 in classical chess, 1,828 in rapid and 1,853 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,835 (Nov 2024).
How many games has Erlend Reigstad played?
Our database contains 116 games by Erlend Reigstad, covering Oct 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 45 wins, 21 draws, 50 losses (38.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Erlend Reigstad?
116 games by Erlend Reigstad 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.