Prepare against Frode Ludvigsen
Norway · World #24,131 classical · FIDE ID 1500228
Our database contains 124 games by Frode Ludvigsen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Frode Ludvigsen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Frode Ludvigsen 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 | 2,024 | 2,223 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,007 | 2,041 | Nov 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 124 | 30 | 30 | 64 | 24.2% |
| As White | 54 | 14 | 15 | 25 | 25.9% |
| As Black | 70 | 16 | 15 | 39 | 22.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Frode Ludvigsen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Frode Ludvigsen's side.
First moves as White (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 53 | 98.1% | 40.6% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 40.6% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Ludvigsen usually continues c4 (45.0% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Ludvigsen usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Ludvigsen usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 2% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Ludvigsen usually continues exd5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 16 | 40.0% | 31.3% |
| d6 | 12 | 30.0% | 20.8% |
| c5 | 11 | 27.5% | 27.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 55.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 25.0% | 30.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 10.0% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
Frode Ludvigsen's chess games
All 124 games by Frode Ludvigsen in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 30 wins, 30 draws, 64 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A39 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A35 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A93 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A62 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 12 | 1/3/8 | 8.3% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A55 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A62 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1987 | Petter Haugli | 2,370 | Gausdal Int | D49 |
| Jan 1987 | Arne Vinje Gulbrandsen | 2,330 | Gausdal Int | E42 |
| Jan 1994 | Einar Hatlebakk | 2,300 | chT-NOR east | D55 |
| Jan 1992 | Dag Lauvas | 2,220 | chT-NOR east | A31 |
| Jan 1997 | Svein Johannessen | 2,200 | ch-NOR | A80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NOR | 1997 | 18 | 5 | 2,115 |
| chT-NOR east | 1994 | 18 | 13 | 2,426 |
| chT-NOR | 2013 | 9 | 0.5 | 1,968 |
| Oakham YM | 1986 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,152 |
| chB-NOR | 2006 | 8 | 3 | 2,018 |
| 8th ch-SRB Central Open A | 2015 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,972 |
| chT-Nordic | 1985 | 7 | 3 | 2,304 |
| chT-NOR Clubs | 2010 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,858 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Frode Ludvigsen's chess games?
124 games by Frode Ludvigsen, from Apr 2003 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 Ludvigsen has played.
What does Frode Ludvigsen play on the first move as White?
Across 54 games with White in our database, Frode Ludvigsen opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Frode Ludvigsen answers 1...e6 (40% of games), 1...d6 (30% of games), 1...c5 (28% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games).
What openings does Frode Ludvigsen play as White?
As White, Frode Ludvigsen's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 54 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Frode Ludvigsen play as Black?
As Black, Frode Ludvigsen most often plays: Pirc Defense (12 games, 8.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 70 games.
What is Frode Ludvigsen's FIDE rating?
Frode Ludvigsen is currently rated 2,024 in classical chess, 2,007 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,223 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Frode Ludvigsen played?
Our database contains 124 games by Frode Ludvigsen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 30 draws, 64 losses (24.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Frode Ludvigsen?
124 games by Frode Ludvigsen 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.