Prepare against Eydun Nolsoe
FRO · World #13,117 classical · FIDE ID 7200218
When preparing against Eydun Nolsoe, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (74%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 35.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 244 games by Eydun Nolsoe, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Eydun Nolsoe's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Eydun Nolsoe 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 | 2,127 | 2,227 | Oct 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,058 | 2,204 | Feb 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 244 | 96 | 54 | 94 | 39.3% |
| As White | 124 | 52 | 30 | 42 | 41.9% |
| As Black | 120 | 44 | 24 | 52 | 36.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Eydun Nolsoe's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Eydun Nolsoe's side.
First moves as White (124 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 118 | 95.2% | 53.4% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 2.4% | 66.7% |
| d4 | 2 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 53.4% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Nolsoe usually continues Nf3 (48.9% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Nolsoe usually continues Nf3 (58.7% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Nolsoe usually continues d4 (68.8% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Nolsoe usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Nolsoe usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Nolsoe usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 50 | 90.9% | 40.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 3.6% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 29 | 74.4% | 67.2% |
| d5 | 10 | 25.6% | 55.0% |
Eydun Nolsoe's chess games
All 244 games by Eydun Nolsoe in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 96 wins, 54 draws, 94 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 15 | 6/6/3 | 40.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 20 | 7/4/9 | 35.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 12 | 2/4/6 | 16.7% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| C00 | Réti Opening | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| A30 | English Opening | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2004 | Jaime Alexander Cuartas | 2,452 | Olympiad-36 | B13 |
| Jan 1995 | Bjorgvin Jonsson | 2,395 | Hafnarfjordur Open | B99 |
| Oct 2002 | Bjorn Ahlander | 2,393 | 1st Klaksvik | E54 |
| Jan 2003 | Heikki M.J. Westerinen | 2,374 | Atlantic Airways Cup A | C45 |
| Mar 2015 | Hogni Egilstoft Nielsen | 2,373 | ch-FAI | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FAI | 2023 | 52 | 26 | 2,201 |
| 21st Politiken Cup | 1999 | 11 | 6 | 2,383 |
| Atlantic Airways Cup A | 2003 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,201 |
| 20th Politiken Cup | 1998 | 11 | 6 | 2,340 |
| Troll Masters | 2003 | 10 | 5 | 2,161 |
| Olympiad-35 | 2002 | 10 | 5 | 2,269 |
| 26th Politiken Cup | 2004 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,385 |
| Nordic Grand Prix | 1997 | 9 | 4 | 2,169 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Carl Eli Nolsoe Samuelsen (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Eydun Nolsoe's chess games?
244 games by Eydun Nolsoe, from Apr 2003 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 Eydun Nolsoe has played.
What does Eydun Nolsoe play on the first move as White?
Across 124 games with White in our database, Eydun Nolsoe opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Eydun Nolsoe answers 1...c5 (91% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (74% of games), 1...d5 (26% of games).
What openings does Eydun Nolsoe play as White?
As White, Eydun Nolsoe's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (9 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 124 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Eydun Nolsoe play as Black?
As Black, Eydun Nolsoe most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (20 games, 35.0% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (11 games, 54.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 120 games.
What is Eydun Nolsoe's FIDE rating?
Eydun Nolsoe is currently rated 2,127 in classical chess, 2,058 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,227 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Eydun Nolsoe played?
Our database contains 244 games by Eydun Nolsoe, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 96 wins, 54 draws, 94 losses (39.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Eydun Nolsoe?
244 games by Eydun Nolsoe 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.