Prepare against Gunnar Lund
FM · Norway · World #1,883 classical · FIDE ID 1520814
Our database contains 644 games by Gunnar Lund, covering Aug 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Gunnar Lund's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gunnar Lund 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 | 2,389 | 2,389 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,211 | 2,216 | Feb 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,324 | 2,324 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 644 | 270 | 167 | 208 | 41.9% |
| As White | 322 | 133 | 88 | 101 | 41.3% |
| As Black | 323 | 137 | 79 | 107 | 42.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gunnar Lund's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gunnar Lund's side.
First moves as White (322 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 166 | 51.6% | 51.5% |
| e4 | 98 | 30.4% | 55.1% |
| b3 | 19 | 5.9% | 55.3% |
| a3 | 13 | 4.0% | 61.5% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 3.4% | 77.3% |
| c4 | 6 | 1.9% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 52% of White games, 51.5% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Lund usually continues c4 (43.2% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Lund usually continues c4 (65.5% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Lund usually continues e4 (70.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 30% of White games, 55.1% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Lund usually continues Nf3 (51.4% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Lund usually continues Nf3 (61.8% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Lund usually continues d4 (46.4% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (150 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 48 | 32.0% | 61.5% |
| e6 | 41 | 27.3% | 65.9% |
| d6 | 22 | 14.7% | 65.9% |
| c5 | 21 | 14.0% | 54.8% |
| c6 | 4 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
| h6 | 4 | 2.7% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (112 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 38 | 33.9% | 40.8% |
| d5 | 30 | 26.8% | 51.7% |
| Nf6 | 29 | 25.9% | 63.8% |
| e6 | 9 | 8.0% | 72.2% |
| h6 | 2 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Gunnar Lund's chess games
All 644 games by Gunnar Lund in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2014 - 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: 270 wins, 167 draws, 208 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 42 | 16/7/19 | 38.1% |
| E04 | Catalan | 20 | 8/5/7 | 40.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 19 | 7/7/5 | 36.8% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 18 | 5/6/7 | 27.8% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 12 | 3/6/3 | 25.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A55 | Indian Defense | 40 | 16/9/15 | 40.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 20 | 4/6/10 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 18 | 10/3/5 | 55.6% |
| E05 | Catalan | 14 | 3/8/3 | 21.4% |
| A21 | English Opening | 13 | 7/3/3 | 53.8% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 10/0/1 | 90.9% |
| A13 | Réti Opening | 11 | 1/3/7 | 9.1% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 11 | 10/1/0 | 90.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2023 | Vasif Durarbayli | 2,627 | Titled Tue Early | A21 |
| Mar 2024 | Valery Kazakouski | 2,608 | Titled Tue Early | E94 |
| Jul 2026 | Urkedal,F | 2,567 | ch-NOR 2026 | C05 |
| Oct 2024 | Marin Bosiocic | 2,562 | TCh-NOR Elite 2024-25 | E10 |
| Mar 2024 | Leon Livaic | 2,558 | Titled Tue Early | E90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 233 | 125.5 | 2,311 |
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2018 | 20 | 12 | 2,213 |
| Fagernes Open | 2024 | 17 | 10 | 2,334 |
| ch-NOR U20 | 2018 | 16 | 12.5 | 2,258 |
| Tromsoe September Open | 2023 | 10 | 8 | 2,159 |
| ch-EU Online U18 | 2020 | 9 | 6 | 2,447 |
| 37th Politiken Cup | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 1,985 |
| TCh-NOR Elite 2025-26 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,474 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gunnar Lund's chess games?
644 games by Gunnar Lund, from Aug 2014 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 Gunnar Lund has played.
What does Gunnar Lund play on the first move as White?
Across 322 games with White in our database, Gunnar Lund opens with 1.d4 (52% of games), 1.e4 (30% of games), 1.b3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gunnar Lund answers 1...e5 (32% of games), 1...e6 (27% of games), 1...d6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (34% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...Nf6 (26% of games).
What openings does Gunnar Lund play as White?
As White, Gunnar Lund's most-played openings in our database are: London System (42 games, 38.1% win rate); Catalan (20 games, 40.0% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (19 games, 36.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 322 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gunnar Lund play as Black?
As Black, Gunnar Lund most often plays: Indian Defense (40 games, 40.0% win rate); Philidor (20 games, 20.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (18 games, 55.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 323 games.
What is Gunnar Lund's FIDE rating?
Gunnar Lund is currently rated 2,389 in classical chess, 2,211 in rapid and 2,324 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,389 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Gunnar Lund played?
Our database contains 644 games by Gunnar Lund, covering Aug 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 270 wins, 167 draws, 208 losses (41.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gunnar Lund?
644 games by Gunnar Lund 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.