Prepare against Gunnar Stray
Norway · World #26,428 classical · FIDE ID 1501631
When preparing against Gunnar Stray, expect 1.d4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (98% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (56%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 28.6% over 28 games.
Our database contains 238 games by Gunnar Stray, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gunnar Stray's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gunnar Stray 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 | 2,008 | 2,150 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,043 | 2,068 | May 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,095 | 2,095 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 238 | 76 | 71 | 91 | 31.9% |
| As White | 122 | 36 | 31 | 55 | 29.5% |
| As Black | 116 | 40 | 40 | 36 | 34.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gunnar Stray's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gunnar Stray's side.
First moves as White (122 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 107 | 87.7% | 44.9% |
| Nf3 | 14 | 11.5% | 21.4% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 88% of White games, 44.9% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Stray usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Stray usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Stray usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 11% of White games, 21.4% score
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Stray usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Stray usually continues g3 (16.7% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Stray usually continues g3 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 53 | 98.1% | 50.9% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 25 | 55.6% | 56.0% |
| f5 | 20 | 44.4% | 40.0% |
Gunnar Stray's chess games
All 238 games by Gunnar Stray 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: 76 wins, 71 draws, 91 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 35 | 12/7/16 | 34.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 14 | 3/4/7 | 21.4% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 13 | 3/3/7 | 23.1% |
| D05 | Colle System | 9 | 8/0/1 | 88.9% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 28 | 8/12/8 | 28.6% |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 20 | 6/4/10 | 30.0% |
| D90 | Slav Defense | 14 | 6/6/2 | 42.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 6 | 0/5/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2018 | Stellan Brynell | 2,420 | Copenhagen Challenge | D56 |
| Jan 2009 | Mikhail S. Skvortsov | 2,335 | Gjovik Open | A47 |
| Aug 2010 | Tomek Rej | 2,334 | 32nd Politiken Cup | B14 |
| Jan 1992 | Magnus Carlsson | 2,310 | chT-NOR east | A48 |
| Mar 2015 | Zeinab Mamedjarova | 2,303 | Reykjavik Open | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2019 | 40 | 20.5 | 1,993 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2016 | 20 | 10.5 | 2,088 |
| Deltalift Open | 2019 | 19 | 7 | 2,117 |
| chB-NOR | 2013 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,073 |
| 34th Politiken Cup | 2012 | 10 | 5 | 2,164 |
| 31st Politiken Cup | 2009 | 10 | 5 | 2,041 |
| 36th Politiken Cup | 2014 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,123 |
| 32nd Politiken Cup | 2010 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,070 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gunnar Stray's chess games?
238 games by Gunnar Stray, 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 Gunnar Stray has played.
What does Gunnar Stray play on the first move as White?
Across 122 games with White in our database, Gunnar Stray opens with 1.d4 (88% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gunnar Stray answers 1...c5 (98% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (56% of games), 1...f5 (44% of games).
What openings does Gunnar Stray play as White?
As White, Gunnar Stray's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (35 games, 34.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (14 games, 21.4% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (13 games, 23.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 122 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gunnar Stray play as Black?
As Black, Gunnar Stray most often plays: Sicilian (28 games, 28.6% win rate); Dutch Defense (20 games, 30.0% win rate); Slav Defense (14 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 116 games.
What is Gunnar Stray's FIDE rating?
Gunnar Stray is currently rated 2,008 in classical chess, 2,043 in rapid and 2,095 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,150 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Gunnar Stray played?
Our database contains 238 games by Gunnar Stray, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 76 wins, 71 draws, 91 losses (31.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gunnar Stray?
238 games by Gunnar Stray 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.