Prepare against Frode Halvorsen
Norway · World #139,982 classical · FIDE ID 1558595
When preparing against Frode Halvorsen, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (59% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%).
Our database contains 59 games by Frode Halvorsen, covering Nov 2019 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Frode Halvorsen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Frode Halvorsen 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 | 1,624 | 1,627 | Oct 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,598 | 1,598 | Nov 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,623 | 1,623 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 25 | 7 | 27 | 42.4% |
| As White | 31 | 18 | 2 | 11 | 58.1% |
| As Black | 28 | 7 | 5 | 16 | 25.0% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2019-2026): 438 rated games against 226 different opponents, across 88 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 214 | 90 | 24 | 100 | 42.1% | 1,505 | 1,449 | 10 |
| Rapid | 71 | 36 | 4 | 31 | 50.7% | 1,499 | 1,399 | 5 |
| Blitz | 133 | 63 | 5 | 65 | 47.4% | 1,434 | 1,388 | 5 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 169 | 42 | 13 | 114 | 24.9% |
| Against lower-rated | 139 | 81 | 11 | 47 | 58.3% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs FM · 2 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
12 tournament wins from 82 events, 3 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 39 | 19 | 4 | 16 | 1,614 | 1,600 |
| 2025 | 86 | 38 | 4 | 44 | 1,657 | 1,586 |
| 2024 | 65 | 24 | 5 | 36 | 1,627 | 1,504 |
| 2023 | 106 | 54 | 13 | 39 | 1,352 | 1,378 |
| 2022 | 32 | 19 | 0 | 13 | 1,299 | 1,336 |
| 2021 | 30 | 15 | 1 | 14 | 1,340 | 1,215 |
| 2020 | 36 | 13 | 1 | 22 | 1,456 | 1,296 |
| 2019 | 44 | 21 | 5 | 18 | 1,329 | 1,274 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Frode Halvorsen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Frode Halvorsen's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 30 | 96.8% | 63.3% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 63.3% score
- …e5 (43% of these games) — Halvorsen usually continues Nf3 (65.4% score)
- …c5 (23% of these games) — Halvorsen usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Halvorsen usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d6 (100% of these games) — Halvorsen usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 58.8% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 23.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 60.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 40.0% | 25.0% |
Frode Halvorsen's chess games
All 59 games by Frode Halvorsen in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2019 - Nov 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: 25 wins, 7 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% | |
| Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% | |
| Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% | |
| B50 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| Ruy Lopez | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% | |
| Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% | |
| Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% | |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% | |
| Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% | |
| D53 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% | |
| English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% | |
| French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% | |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% | |
| Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% | |
| Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Matias Arhus Fossheim | 1,738 | Porsgrunn Grand Prix 2026 - VT TOUR | B | — |
| Sep 2026 | Eirik Johnsen Skogstad | 1,721 | Porsgrunn Grand Prix 2026 - VT TOUR | B | — |
| Sep 2024 | Truls Fredin Nilsen | 1,719 | PSK Open Langsjakk Høst 2024 | — |
| Jan 2024 | Jan Ove Lorentzen | 1,658 | PSK Open Langsjakk Vår 2024 | — |
| Feb 2023 | Eva Shadrina | 1,633 | Kragero Resort Chess International 2023 | ELO Group | — |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landsturneringen 2026 | Klasse 3 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 1,617 |
| Kragero Resort Chess International 2024 | ELO Group | 2024 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,222 |
| PSK Open Langsjakk Vår 2024 | 2024 | 6 | 3 | 1,805 |
| PSK Open Langsjakk Høst 2023 | B | 2023 | 6 | 4 | 1,412 |
| PSK Open Langsjakk Høst 2024 | 2024 | 5 | 3 | 1,826 |
| Porsgrunn Grand Prix 2023 | B | 2023 | 4 | 2 | 1,211 |
| Porsgrunn Grand Prix 2026 - VT TOUR | B | 2026 | 4 | 3 | 1,862 |
| chB-NOR | 2023 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,405 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Frode Halvorsen's chess games?
59 games by Frode Halvorsen, from Nov 2019 to Nov 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 Halvorsen has played.
What does Frode Halvorsen play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Frode Halvorsen opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Frode Halvorsen answers 1...e5 (59% of games), 1...c6 (24% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games).
What openings does Frode Halvorsen play as White?
As White, Frode Halvorsen's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Exchange (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Frode Halvorsen play as Black?
As Black, Frode Halvorsen most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Frode Halvorsen's FIDE rating?
Frode Halvorsen is currently rated 1,624 in classical chess, 1,598 in rapid and 1,623 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,627 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Frode Halvorsen played?
Our database contains 59 games by Frode Halvorsen, covering Nov 2019 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 7 draws, 27 losses (42.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Frode Halvorsen?
59 games by Frode Halvorsen 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.