Prepare against Frode Elsness
IM · Norway · World #1,601 classical · FIDE ID 1501100
When preparing against Frode Elsness, expect 1.d4 in 71% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (44% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (81%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as Black, 23.5% over 17 games.
Our database contains 1,301 games by Frode Elsness, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Frode Elsness's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Frode Elsness 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 | 2,405 | 2,506 | Nov 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,242 | 2,505 | Sep 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,323 | 2,442 | Jan 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,301 | 511 | 337 | 453 | 39.3% |
| As White | 657 | 294 | 164 | 199 | 44.7% |
| As Black | 644 | 217 | 173 | 254 | 33.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Frode Elsness's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Frode Elsness's side.
First moves as White (657 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 466 | 70.9% | 61.9% |
| e4 | 123 | 18.7% | 37.0% |
| Nf3 | 43 | 6.5% | 60.5% |
| c4 | 22 | 3.3% | 68.2% |
| f4 | 2 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 71% of White games, 61.9% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Elsness usually continues c4 (59.5% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Elsness usually continues c4 (62.7% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Elsness usually continues c4 (71.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 19% of White games, 37.0% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Elsness usually continues Nf3 (39.8% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Elsness usually continues d4 (29.4% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Elsness usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (278 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 122 | 43.9% | 51.2% |
| e5 | 75 | 27.0% | 50.7% |
| c6 | 57 | 20.5% | 52.6% |
| g6 | 18 | 6.5% | 47.2% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 1.4% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 0.7% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (212 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 172 | 81.1% | 43.3% |
| d5 | 30 | 14.2% | 53.3% |
| f5 | 9 | 4.2% | 38.9% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Frode Elsness's chess games
All 1,301 games by Frode Elsness in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 511 wins, 337 draws, 453 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 72 | 35/22/15 | 48.6% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 49 | 25/12/12 | 51.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 46 | 22/12/12 | 47.8% |
| E05 | Catalan | 39 | 20/12/7 | 51.3% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 27 | 10/6/11 | 37.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 25 | 13/5/7 | 52.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 25 | 14/5/6 | 56.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 19 | 8/6/5 | 42.1% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 18 | 8/4/6 | 44.4% |
| E49 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 17 | 6/8/3 | 35.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 60 | 24/12/24 | 40.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 51 | 18/14/19 | 35.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 45 | 14/11/20 | 31.1% |
| A16 | English Opening | 36 | 12/12/12 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 26 | 7/7/12 | 26.9% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 25 | 8/4/13 | 32.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 23 | 10/5/8 | 43.5% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 18 | 6/5/7 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 17 | 4/2/11 | 23.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 16 | 4/5/7 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2014 | Jon Ludvig Hammer | 2,647 | Fagernes Norsk Open A | D85 |
| Apr 2014 | Grzegorz Gajewski | 2,631 | Fagernes Norsk Open A | E11 |
| Jan 2011 | Emanuel Berg | 2,627 | chT-NOR 1011 | C88 |
| Oct 2011 | Sergey Volkov | 2,614 | Oslo Open | D15 |
| Jul 2004 | Simen Agdestein | 2,595 | ch-NOR | D36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 259 | 103 | 2,113 |
| ch-NOR | 2025 | 244 | 131.5 | 2,424 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 27 | 8 | 2,025 |
| Oslo Open | 2016 | 26 | 16.5 | 2,473 |
| Fagernes Open | 2024 | 26 | 15.5 | 2,401 |
| chT-NOR | 2000 | 23 | 17 | 2,472 |
| Arnold Cup | 1997 | 19 | 9.5 | 2,386 |
| Kragero Open | 2024 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,421 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Jon Ludvig Hammer (25 games) · Rune Djurhuus (22 games) · Frode Olav Olsen Urkedal (19 games) · Berge Ostenstad (18 games) · Kjetil A. Lie (17 games) · Simen Agdestein (11 games) · Atle Gronn (11 games) · Oystein Hole (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Frode Elsness's chess games?
1,301 games by Frode Elsness, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Elsness has played.
What does Frode Elsness play on the first move as White?
Across 657 games with White in our database, Frode Elsness opens with 1.d4 (71% of games), 1.e4 (19% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Frode Elsness answers 1...c5 (44% of games), 1...e5 (27% of games), 1...c6 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games), 1...f5 (4% of games).
What openings does Frode Elsness play as White?
As White, Frode Elsness's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (72 games, 48.6% win rate); Indian Defense (49 games, 51.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (46 games, 47.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 657 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Frode Elsness play as Black?
As Black, Frode Elsness most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (60 games, 40.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (51 games, 35.3% win rate); Indian Defense (45 games, 31.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 644 games.
What is Frode Elsness's FIDE rating?
Frode Elsness is currently rated 2,405 in classical chess, 2,242 in rapid and 2,323 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,506 (Nov 2011).
How many games has Frode Elsness played?
Our database contains 1,301 games by Frode Elsness, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 511 wins, 337 draws, 453 losses (39.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Frode Elsness?
1,301 games by Frode Elsness 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.