Prepare against Harald B Borchgrevink
FM · Norway · World #6,391 classical · FIDE ID 1502662
Our database contains 246 games by Harald B Borchgrevink, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Harald B Borchgrevink's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Harald B Borchgrevink 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 | 2,237 | 2,327 | Jan 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,259 | 2,275 | Dec 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,271 | 2,302 | Jul 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 246 | 101 | 78 | 67 | 41.1% |
| As White | 125 | 58 | 38 | 29 | 46.4% |
| As Black | 121 | 43 | 40 | 38 | 35.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Harald B Borchgrevink's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Harald B Borchgrevink's side.
First moves as White (125 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 102 | 81.6% | 60.8% |
| c4 | 17 | 13.6% | 61.8% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 4.0% | 70.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 82% of White games, 60.8% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Borchgrevink usually continues c4 (68.6% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Borchgrevink usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Borchgrevink usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 14% of White games, 61.8% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Borchgrevink usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Borchgrevink usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Borchgrevink usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 40 | 83.3% | 58.8% |
| e6 | 8 | 16.7% | 43.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 20 | 46.5% | 47.5% |
| Nf6 | 12 | 27.9% | 20.8% |
| e6 | 9 | 20.9% | 61.1% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
Harald B Borchgrevink's chess games
All 246 games by Harald B Borchgrevink 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: 101 wins, 78 draws, 67 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 6/5/2 | 46.2% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A64 | Catalan | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 23 | 8/8/7 | 34.8% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 13 | 6/5/2 | 46.2% |
| A30 | English Opening | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 11 | 3/6/2 | 27.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2005 | Atle Gronn | 2,363 | Oslo Tiger Cup | A34 |
| Jul 2005 | Oystein Dannevig | 2,347 | ch-NOR | A61 |
| Mar 2007 | Jeff Horner | 2,339 | 31st Blackpool Open | B31 |
| Nov 2006 | Kristian J. Trygstad | 2,327 | chT-NOR 0607 | A65 |
| Jul 2004 | Sigurbjorn Bjornsson | 2,315 | 26th Politiken Cup | D58 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41st Wch U20 | 2002 | 12 | 5 | 2,165 |
| chB-NOR | 2006 | 12 | 8.5 | 2,192 |
| chT-NOR | 2006 | 10 | 6 | 2,210 |
| 26th Politiken Cup | 2004 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,357 |
| Gibraltar Masters | 2006 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,353 |
| ch-NOR | 2005 | 10 | 4 | 2,241 |
| Bergen Sommer Open | 2000 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,229 |
| chT-NOR Ishav 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,102 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Harald B Borchgrevink's chess games?
246 games by Harald B Borchgrevink, 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 Harald B Borchgrevink has played.
What does Harald B Borchgrevink play on the first move as White?
Across 125 games with White in our database, Harald B Borchgrevink opens with 1.d4 (82% of games), 1.c4 (14% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Harald B Borchgrevink answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (47% of games), 1...Nf6 (28% of games), 1...e6 (21% of games).
What openings does Harald B Borchgrevink play as White?
As White, Harald B Borchgrevink's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 125 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Harald B Borchgrevink play as Black?
As Black, Harald B Borchgrevink most often plays: Sicilian (23 games, 34.8% win rate); Slav Defense (13 games, 46.2% win rate); English Opening (11 games, 45.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 121 games.
What is Harald B Borchgrevink's FIDE rating?
Harald B Borchgrevink is currently rated 2,237 in classical chess, 2,259 in rapid and 2,271 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,327 (Jan 2008).
How many games has Harald B Borchgrevink played?
Our database contains 246 games by Harald B Borchgrevink, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 101 wins, 78 draws, 67 losses (41.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Harald B Borchgrevink?
246 games by Harald B Borchgrevink 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.