Prepare against Frode Arntsen
Norway · World #90,541 classical · FIDE ID 1513761
When preparing against Frode Arntsen, expect 1.c4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 51 games by Frode Arntsen, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Frode Arntsen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Frode Arntsen 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 | 1,757 | 1,846 | Nov 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,773 | 1,773 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,715 | 1,785 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 13 | 16 | 22 | 25.5% |
| As White | 27 | 7 | 11 | 9 | 25.9% |
| As Black | 24 | 6 | 5 | 13 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Frode Arntsen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Frode Arntsen's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 25 | 92.6% | 42.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 7.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 93% of White games, 42.0% score
- …Nf6 (28% of these games) — Arntsen usually continues g3 (57.1% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Arntsen usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Arntsen usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Arntsen usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 81.8% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 100.0% | 27.8% |
Frode Arntsen's chess games
All 51 games by Frode Arntsen in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 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: 13 wins, 16 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A38 | English Opening | 12 | 3/7/2 | 25.0% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E51 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E95 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2013 | Gaguik Oganessian | 2,033 | 11th Davos Open | A20 |
| Oct 2010 | Dag Sodtholt | 1,933 | chT-NOR Clubs | A36 |
| Apr 2014 | Per Chr Odegaard | 1,772 | Fagernes Norsk Open B | E76 |
| Jul 2012 | Eivind Sateren Berntsen | 1,595 | ch-NOR Class 2 | B01 |
| Jul 2023 | Fredrik Lexow Bjorge | 1,579 | chB-NOR | A23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2013 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,762 |
| ch-NOR Class 2 | 2013 | 7 | 4 | 1,639 |
| Fagernes Norsk Open B | 2014 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,526 |
| chT-NOR Clubs | 2010 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,590 |
| 5th Oslo Sveins Open | 2012 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,978 |
| 11th Davos Open | 2013 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,825 |
| 4th Oslo Sveins Open | 2011 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,760 |
| chB-NOR | 2023 | 4 | 2 | 1,636 |
Interactive opening tree from all 51 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Frode Arntsen's chess games?
51 games by Frode Arntsen, from Sep 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 Frode Arntsen has played.
What does Frode Arntsen play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Frode Arntsen opens with 1.c4 (93% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Frode Arntsen answers 1...d5 (82% of games), 1...c6 (9% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Frode Arntsen play as White?
As White, Frode Arntsen's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (12 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); English Opening: Neo-Catalan (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Frode Arntsen play as Black?
As Black, Frode Arntsen most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Frode Arntsen's FIDE rating?
Frode Arntsen is currently rated 1,757 in classical chess, 1,773 in rapid and 1,715 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,846 (Nov 2012).
How many games has Frode Arntsen played?
Our database contains 51 games by Frode Arntsen, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 16 draws, 22 losses (25.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Frode Arntsen?
51 games by Frode Arntsen 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.