Prepare against Finnbjorn Vang
FRO · World #36,440 classical · FIDE ID 7200463
When preparing against Finnbjorn Vang, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (88%).
Our database contains 189 games by Finnbjorn Vang, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Finnbjorn Vang's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Finnbjorn Vang 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 | 1,952 | 2,112 | Feb 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,032 | 2,109 | May 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,115 | 2,216 | Jan 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 189 | 67 | 38 | 84 | 35.4% |
| As White | 95 | 34 | 24 | 37 | 35.8% |
| As Black | 94 | 33 | 14 | 47 | 35.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Finnbjorn Vang's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Finnbjorn Vang's side.
First moves as White (95 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 89 | 93.7% | 48.9% |
| d4 | 3 | 3.2% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 48.9% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Vang usually continues d4 (64.3% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Vang usually continues Nf3 (35.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Vang usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Vang usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Vang usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 48 | 88.9% | 43.8% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 3.7% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 22 | 88.0% | 63.6% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
Finnbjorn Vang's chess games
All 189 games by Finnbjorn Vang in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 67 wins, 38 draws, 84 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 14 | 6/6/2 | 42.9% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 11 | 1/5/5 | 9.1% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C25 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2015 | Hogni Egilstoft Nielsen | 2,373 | ch-FAI | C58 |
| Jul 2002 | Bjorn Brinck-Claussen | 2,369 | 24th Politiken Cup | C93 |
| Jan 2002 | Petri Kekki | 2,286 | Nordic Net Club Cup | D32 |
| Jan 2012 | Joan Hendrik Andreasen | 2,256 | chT-FAI | D06 |
| Mar 2013 | Carl Eli Nolsoe Samuelsen | 2,213 | Torshavn Landsliosbolkur | C42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FAI | 2016 | 53 | 24.5 | 2,087 |
| Atlantic Airways Cup A | 2003 | 11 | 2.5 | 2,038 |
| 24th Politiken Cup | 2002 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,983 |
| chT-FAI 1516 | 2016 | 10 | 7 | 2,111 |
| chT-FAI 0809 | 2009 | 10 | 6 | 2,054 |
| Sandavagur FM | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 1,983 |
| chT-FAI 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,092 |
| Torshavn Landsliosbolkur | 2013 | 9 | 3 | 2,037 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Hans Kristian Simonsen (12 games) · Hogni Egilstoft Nielsen (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Finnbjorn Vang's chess games?
189 games by Finnbjorn Vang, from Jul 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 Finnbjorn Vang has played.
What does Finnbjorn Vang play on the first move as White?
Across 95 games with White in our database, Finnbjorn Vang opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Finnbjorn Vang answers 1...e5 (89% of games), 1...Nc6 (4% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (88% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games).
What openings does Finnbjorn Vang play as White?
As White, Finnbjorn Vang's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 9.1% win rate); Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 95 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Finnbjorn Vang play as Black?
As Black, Finnbjorn Vang most often plays: Indian Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 94 games.
What is Finnbjorn Vang's FIDE rating?
Finnbjorn Vang is currently rated 1,952 in classical chess, 2,032 in rapid and 2,115 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,112 (Feb 2016).
How many games has Finnbjorn Vang played?
Our database contains 189 games by Finnbjorn Vang, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 67 wins, 38 draws, 84 losses (35.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Finnbjorn Vang?
189 games by Finnbjorn Vang 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.