Prepare against Frode Berntsen
Norway · World #126,121 classical · FIDE ID 1521519
When preparing against Frode Berntsen, expect 1.d4 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (51% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (36%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Alekhine Defense as Black, 55.6% over 18 games.
Our database contains 135 games by Frode Berntsen, covering Jan 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Frode Berntsen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Frode Berntsen 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 | 1,657 | 1,687 | Apr 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,624 | 1,642 | Jun 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,698 | 1,741 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 135 | 57 | 15 | 63 | 42.2% |
| As White | 63 | 25 | 8 | 30 | 39.7% |
| As Black | 72 | 32 | 7 | 33 | 44.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Frode Berntsen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Frode Berntsen's side.
First moves as White (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 37 | 58.7% | 43.2% |
| e4 | 24 | 38.1% | 52.1% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 3.2% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 59% of White games, 43.2% score
- …d5 (51% of these games) — Berntsen usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …Nf6 (32% of these games) — Berntsen usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Berntsen usually continues Bg5 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 38% of White games, 52.1% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Berntsen usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …c6 (21% of these games) — Berntsen usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (21% of these games) — Berntsen usually continues c3 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 51.3% | 62.5% |
| e5 | 11 | 28.2% | 18.2% |
| c6 | 3 | 7.7% | 16.7% |
| b6 | 2 | 5.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 9 | 36.0% | 38.9% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 28.0% | 85.7% |
| d5 | 6 | 24.0% | 41.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 12.0% | 66.7% |
Frode Berntsen's chess games
All 135 games by Frode Berntsen in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2019 - 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: 57 wins, 15 draws, 63 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 6 | 6/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 18 | 10/1/7 | 55.6% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A33 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2000 | Johnny Karl Pedersen | 1,325 | ch-Tromsoe CC | A41 |
| Sep 2000 | Roald Storslett | 1,195 | ch-Tromsoe CC | A32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tromsoe Bymesterskap | 2000 | 36 | 13.5 | 2,145 |
| ch-Tromsoe CC | 2013 | 17 | 4.5 | 1,361 |
| Klubbmesterskap | 1999 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,115 |
| Tromsoe Open | 1998 | 10 | 6.5 | – |
| Bymesterskap | 1999 | 9 | 4 | – |
| ch-NOR Club | 1996 | 9 | 6 | – |
| ch-NOR kl 2 | 1999 | 7 | 4.5 | – |
| chT-NOR2 | 1998 | 7 | 4 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Frode Berntsen's chess games?
135 games by Frode Berntsen, from Jan 2019 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 Berntsen has played.
What does Frode Berntsen play on the first move as White?
Across 63 games with White in our database, Frode Berntsen opens with 1.d4 (59% of games), 1.e4 (38% of games), 1.Nc3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Frode Berntsen answers 1...Nf6 (51% of games), 1...e5 (28% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (36% of games), 1...Nf6 (28% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games).
What openings does Frode Berntsen play as White?
As White, Frode Berntsen's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 100.0% win rate); French Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 63 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Frode Berntsen play as Black?
As Black, Frode Berntsen most often plays: Alekhine Defense (18 games, 55.6% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 72 games.
What is Frode Berntsen's FIDE rating?
Frode Berntsen is currently rated 1,657 in classical chess, 1,624 in rapid and 1,698 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,687 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Frode Berntsen played?
Our database contains 135 games by Frode Berntsen, covering Jan 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 57 wins, 15 draws, 63 losses (42.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Frode Berntsen?
135 games by Frode Berntsen 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.