Prepare against Gustav Gudbrandsen
FM · Norway · World #8,678 classical · FIDE ID 1502280
When preparing against Gustav Gudbrandsen, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 174 games by Gustav Gudbrandsen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gustav Gudbrandsen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gustav Gudbrandsen 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 | 2,192 | 2,309 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,271 | 2,275 | Sep 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,189 | 2,268 | Apr 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 174 | 67 | 52 | 55 | 38.5% |
| As White | 90 | 40 | 27 | 23 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 84 | 27 | 25 | 32 | 32.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gustav Gudbrandsen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gustav Gudbrandsen's side.
First moves as White (90 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 90 | 100.0% | 59.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 59.4% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Gudbrandsen usually continues Nf3 (54.8% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Gudbrandsen usually continues Nf3 (53.6% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Gudbrandsen usually continues d4 (59.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 29 | 87.9% | 43.1% |
| c5 | 3 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 33 | 100.0% | 56.1% |
Gustav Gudbrandsen's chess games
All 174 games by Gustav Gudbrandsen 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: 67 wins, 52 draws, 55 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E10 | Indian Defense | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| A25 | English Opening | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Rune Djurhuus | 2,525 | Jarleslaget Open | C15 |
| Jan 1997 | Nigel R Davies | 2,505 | Jarleslaget Open | B42 |
| Jan 1992 | Einar J Gausel | 2,445 | chT-NOR east | A26 |
| Jan 1999 | Bjarke Sahl | 2,425 | Oslo | B59 |
| Jan 1997 | Heikki M.J. Westerinen | 2,410 | Jarleslaget Open | C11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-NOR | 2006 | 14 | 5.5 | 2,219 |
| chT-NOR fin | 2002 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,387 |
| chT-NOR 0607 | 2007 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,097 |
| Jarleslaget Open | 1997 | 9 | 6 | 2,543 |
| chT-NOR 9900 | 2000 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,374 |
| chT-NOR east | 1992 | 9 | 6 | 2,512 |
| Fagernes GM Swiss Aut | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 2,119 |
| Oslo | 1999 | 9 | 3 | 2,195 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gustav Gudbrandsen's chess games?
174 games by Gustav Gudbrandsen, 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 Gustav Gudbrandsen has played.
What does Gustav Gudbrandsen play on the first move as White?
Across 90 games with White in our database, Gustav Gudbrandsen opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gustav Gudbrandsen answers 1...e6 (88% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Gustav Gudbrandsen play as White?
As White, Gustav Gudbrandsen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Moscow Variation (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Scotch Game (8 games, 62.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 90 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gustav Gudbrandsen play as Black?
As Black, Gustav Gudbrandsen most often plays: Indian Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (11 games, 18.2% win rate); French: Classical Variation (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 84 games.
What is Gustav Gudbrandsen's FIDE rating?
Gustav Gudbrandsen is currently rated 2,192 in classical chess, 2,271 in rapid and 2,189 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,309 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Gustav Gudbrandsen played?
Our database contains 174 games by Gustav Gudbrandsen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 67 wins, 52 draws, 55 losses (38.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gustav Gudbrandsen?
174 games by Gustav Gudbrandsen 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.