Prepare against Frode Lillevold
Norway · World #16,353 classical · FIDE ID 1502913
When preparing against Frode Lillevold, expect 1.d4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (84% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (87%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: King's Indian: Sämisch as White, 40.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 260 games by Frode Lillevold, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Frode Lillevold's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Frode Lillevold 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 | 2,091 | 2,199 | Oct 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,136 | 2,136 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,108 | 2,135 | Apr 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 260 | 99 | 52 | 109 | 38.1% |
| As White | 124 | 48 | 25 | 51 | 38.7% |
| As Black | 136 | 51 | 27 | 58 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Frode Lillevold's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Frode Lillevold's side.
First moves as White (124 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 122 | 98.4% | 48.8% |
| g3 | 2 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 48.8% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Lillevold usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Lillevold usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Lillevold usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- 1.g3 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …g6 (100% of these games) — Lillevold usually continues Bg2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 48 | 84.2% | 38.5% |
| d6 | 8 | 14.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 45 | 86.5% | 60.0% |
| d6 | 7 | 13.5% | 28.6% |
Frode Lillevold's chess games
All 260 games by Frode Lillevold in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 99 wins, 52 draws, 109 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 15 | 6/4/5 | 40.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 15 | 8/2/5 | 53.3% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 14 | 5/2/7 | 35.7% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D48 | Slav Defense | 17 | 9/0/8 | 52.9% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| E05 | Catalan | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2014 | Frode Elsness | 2,483 | Fagernes Norsk Open A | E43 |
| Sep 2014 | Torbjorn Ringdal Hansen | 2,476 | Oslo Open A | E26 |
| Apr 2014 | Jovanka Houska | 2,410 | Fagernes Norsk Open A | D02 |
| Aug 2004 | Bryan Smith | 2,340 | 15th ch-NATO | A21 |
| Oct 2018 | Eivind Olav Risting | 2,305 | Oslo Open | D37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oslo Open | 2018 | 41 | 22.5 | 2,158 |
| chB-NOR | 2017 | 24 | 8.5 | 2,033 |
| Oslo ASKO Open | 2009 | 10 | 7 | 2,087 |
| Fagernes Norsk Open A | 2014 | 9 | 3 | 2,288 |
| chT-NOR 9900 | 2000 | 9 | 5 | 2,264 |
| Fagernes TV2 GM Open | 2017 | 9 | 3 | 2,111 |
| Landsturneringen 2026 | Senior 50 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1,906 |
| Oslo Open A | 2014 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,169 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Frode Lillevold's chess games?
260 games by Frode Lillevold, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Lillevold has played.
What does Frode Lillevold play on the first move as White?
Across 124 games with White in our database, Frode Lillevold opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.g3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Frode Lillevold answers 1...e5 (84% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (87% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games).
What openings does Frode Lillevold play as White?
As White, Frode Lillevold's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian: Sämisch (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (15 games, 53.3% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (14 games, 35.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 124 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Frode Lillevold play as Black?
As Black, Frode Lillevold most often plays: Slav Defense (17 games, 52.9% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 136 games.
What is Frode Lillevold's FIDE rating?
Frode Lillevold is currently rated 2,091 in classical chess, 2,136 in rapid and 2,108 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,199 (Oct 2014).
How many games has Frode Lillevold played?
Our database contains 260 games by Frode Lillevold, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 99 wins, 52 draws, 109 losses (38.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Frode Lillevold?
260 games by Frode Lillevold 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.