Prepare against Erling Steigum
Norway · World #60,742 classical · FIDE ID 1516183
When preparing against Erling Steigum, expect 1.d4 in 67% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 43 games by Erling Steigum, covering Nov 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Erling Steigum's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Erling Steigum 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 | 1,853 | 1,999 | Mar 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,826 | 1,826 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,832 | 1,868 | Sep 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 17 | 10 | 16 | 39.5% |
| As White | 21 | 11 | 3 | 7 | 52.4% |
| As Black | 22 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 27.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Erling Steigum's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Erling Steigum's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 14 | 66.7% | 57.1% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 19.0% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 3 | 14.3% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 67% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Steigum usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Steigum usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (29% of these games) — Steigum usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 19% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (75% of these games) — Steigum usually continues e3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Steigum usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 100.0% | 62.5% |
Erling Steigum's chess games
All 43 games by Erling Steigum in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2011 - 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: 17 wins, 10 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E12 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2019 | Pete Morriss | 2,013 | 29th Wch Seniors 65 | A25 |
| Dec 2012 | Cailen Melville | 1,806 | San Francisco TNM Fall Open | E27 |
| Nov 2012 | Richard H Newey | 1,704 | San Francisco TNM Fall Open | D78 |
| Nov 2016 | Andrew Todd Handler | 1,701 | San Francisco TNM Fall Open | A85 |
| Oct 2025 | Jacques Renaud | 1,694 | 33rd World Senior 65+ | A04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco TNM Fall Open | 2016 | 18 | 10.5 | 1,796 |
| 29th Wch Seniors 65 | 2019 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,878 |
| WchT Students 20th Final C | 1974 | 5 | 3 | – |
| 20th WchT Students Group 5 | 1974 | 4 | 2 | – |
| 33rd World Senior 65+ | 2025 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,958 |
| 8th Calvia Amateur Open | 2011 | 1 | 0 | 1,683 |
| 12th Benidorm Open U2000 | 2013 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,534 |
| 21st Wch Seniors | 2011 | 1 | 0 | 1,841 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Erling Steigum's chess games?
43 games by Erling Steigum, from Nov 2011 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 Erling Steigum has played.
What does Erling Steigum play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Erling Steigum opens with 1.d4 (67% of games), 1.Nf3 (19% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Erling Steigum answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Erling Steigum play as White?
As White, Erling Steigum's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Erling Steigum play as Black?
As Black, Erling Steigum most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Erling Steigum's FIDE rating?
Erling Steigum is currently rated 1,853 in classical chess, 1,826 in rapid and 1,832 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,999 (Mar 2012).
How many games has Erling Steigum played?
Our database contains 43 games by Erling Steigum, covering Nov 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 10 draws, 16 losses (39.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Erling Steigum?
43 games by Erling Steigum 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.