Prepare against Geir Brobakken
Norway · World #95,383 classical · FIDE ID 1511270
When preparing against Geir Brobakken, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (62% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Snyder Variation as White, 37.5% over 40 games.
Our database contains 293 games by Geir Brobakken, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Geir Brobakken's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Geir Brobakken 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 | 1,743 | 1,983 | Nov 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,824 | 1,998 | Feb 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,862 | 1,936 | Oct 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 293 | 147 | 53 | 93 | 50.2% |
| As White | 152 | 79 | 29 | 44 | 52.0% |
| As Black | 141 | 68 | 24 | 49 | 48.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Geir Brobakken's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Geir Brobakken's side.
First moves as White (152 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 151 | 99.3% | 61.3% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 61.3% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Brobakken usually continues b3 (52.5% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Brobakken usually continues Nc3 (76.4% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Brobakken usually continues d4 (45.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Brobakken usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 28 | 62.2% | 58.9% |
| e6 | 16 | 35.6% | 78.1% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 52 | 82.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 9 | 14.3% | 38.9% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
Geir Brobakken's chess games
All 293 games by Geir Brobakken in the Chess.ceo database (May 2011 - 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: 147 wins, 53 draws, 93 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 40 | 15/12/13 | 37.5% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 28 | 22/2/4 | 78.6% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| C01 | French Defense | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 8 | 5/3/0 | 62.5% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 17 | 7/2/8 | 41.2% |
| D43 | Slav Defense | 13 | 8/4/1 | 61.5% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 12 | 2/2/8 | 16.7% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D12 | English Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2012 | Oyvin Strand | 1,960 | chT-NOR Clubs | B06 |
| Feb 2004 | Trond A Nilsen | 1,941 | ch-Hamar CC | B12 |
| Jun 2010 | Sveinung Ramsoy | 1,912 | Nord Odal Sommer GP | B01 |
| Jan 2020 | Ole-Jakob Kristiansen | 1,895 | ch-Hamar CC | B40 |
| Apr 2004 | Per M Svingen | 1,854 | ch-Hamar CC | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Hamar CC | 2020 | 88 | 59.5 | 1,707 |
| Hamar Open A | 2016 | 65 | 34 | 1,632 |
| Hamar Open | 2013 | 26 | 16 | 1,556 |
| ch-Hedmark & Oppland Region | 2019 | 17 | 11.5 | 1,592 |
| ch-Hamar CC A | 2017 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,403 |
| 33rd Politiken Cup | 2011 | 10 | 5 | 1,966 |
| ch-Hamar Ridabu School A | 2016 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,676 |
| 37th Politiken Cup | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,988 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Odd Steinar Ormasen (24 games) · Ole Hoel (22 games) · Jan Borge Solbakken (18 games) · Ragnar Holm (12 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Geir Brobakken's chess games?
293 games by Geir Brobakken, from May 2011 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 Geir Brobakken has played.
What does Geir Brobakken play on the first move as White?
Across 152 games with White in our database, Geir Brobakken opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Geir Brobakken answers 1...c6 (62% of games), 1...e6 (36% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Geir Brobakken play as White?
As White, Geir Brobakken's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Snyder Variation (40 games, 37.5% win rate); Vienna Game (28 games, 78.6% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (13 games, 38.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 152 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Geir Brobakken play as Black?
As Black, Geir Brobakken most often plays: Budapest Defense (17 games, 41.2% win rate); Slav Defense (13 games, 61.5% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (12 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 141 games.
What is Geir Brobakken's FIDE rating?
Geir Brobakken is currently rated 1,743 in classical chess, 1,824 in rapid and 1,862 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,983 (Nov 2011).
How many games has Geir Brobakken played?
Our database contains 293 games by Geir Brobakken, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 147 wins, 53 draws, 93 losses (50.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Geir Brobakken?
293 games by Geir Brobakken 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.