Prepare against Gunnar Stake-Larsen
Norway · World #31,962 classical · FIDE ID 1503227
Our database contains 70 games by Gunnar Stake-Larsen, covering Oct 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Gunnar Stake-Larsen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gunnar Stake-Larsen 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 | 1,974 | 2,090 | Jul 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,965 | 1,985 | Feb 2020 |
| Blitz | 1,942 | 1,992 | Jul 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 70 | 33 | 17 | 20 | 47.1% |
| As White | 38 | 18 | 8 | 12 | 47.4% |
| As Black | 32 | 15 | 9 | 8 | 46.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gunnar Stake-Larsen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gunnar Stake-Larsen's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 38 | 100.0% | 57.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 57.9% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Stake-Larsen usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Stake-Larsen usually continues c4 (42.9% score)
- …g6 (3% of these games) — Stake-Larsen usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 71.4% | 60.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 28.6% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 100.0% | 44.4% |
Gunnar Stake-Larsen's chess games
All 70 games by Gunnar Stake-Larsen in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 33 wins, 17 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D46 | Slav Defense | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A34 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D25 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E83 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A68 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| D48 | Slav Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | Martin Holten Fiskaaen | 2,116 | chT-NOR Club | E55 |
| Jun 2013 | Espen Thorstensen | 2,084 | ch-NOR Class1 | A03 |
| Jul 2015 | Aleks Semakoff | 2,028 | ch-NOR Seniors A | D02 |
| Jul 2015 | Stein Sollid | 2,006 | ch-NOR Seniors A | E18 |
| Jun 2013 | Tor Ketil Larsen | 2,001 | ch-NOR Class1 | E60 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NOR Seniors A | 2017 | 17 | 10 | 1,965 |
| ch-NOR Class1 | 2013 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,071 |
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2016 | 10 | 5 | 1,897 |
| ch-NOR Seniors 60 | 2019 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,037 |
| Landsturneringen 2026 | Senior 65 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,863 |
| chB-NOR | 2023 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,877 |
| TCh-NOR Club | 2025 | 3 | 3 | 2,074 |
| chT-NOR Club | 2024 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,141 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gunnar Stake-Larsen's chess games?
70 games by Gunnar Stake-Larsen, from Oct 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 Gunnar Stake-Larsen has played.
What does Gunnar Stake-Larsen play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Gunnar Stake-Larsen opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gunnar Stake-Larsen answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...e5 (29% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Gunnar Stake-Larsen play as White?
As White, Gunnar Stake-Larsen's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); London System (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gunnar Stake-Larsen play as Black?
As Black, Gunnar Stake-Larsen most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Gunnar Stake-Larsen's FIDE rating?
Gunnar Stake-Larsen is currently rated 1,974 in classical chess, 1,965 in rapid and 1,942 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,090 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Gunnar Stake-Larsen played?
Our database contains 70 games by Gunnar Stake-Larsen, covering Oct 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 17 draws, 20 losses (47.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gunnar Stake-Larsen?
70 games by Gunnar Stake-Larsen 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.