Prepare against Harald Christian Vestjord
Norway · World #72,302 classical · FIDE ID 1521187
When preparing against Harald Christian Vestjord, expect 1.d4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (75%).
Our database contains 96 games by Harald Christian Vestjord, covering Jan 2014 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Harald Christian Vestjord's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Harald Christian Vestjord 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 | 1,814 | 1,840 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,779 | 1,779 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,835 | 1,835 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 96 | 27 | 23 | 46 | 28.1% |
| As White | 47 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 36.2% |
| As Black | 49 | 10 | 9 | 30 | 20.4% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2013-2026): 499 rated games against 281 different opponents, across 80 events in 5 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 308 | 104 | 58 | 146 | 33.8% | 1,736 | 1,640 | 8 |
| Rapid | 57 | 22 | 5 | 30 | 38.6% | 1,728 | 1,659 | 3 |
| Blitz | 125 | 50 | 6 | 69 | 40.0% | 1,672 | 1,593 | 4 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 257 | 53 | 41 | 163 | 20.6% |
| Against lower-rated | 115 | 66 | 19 | 30 | 57.4% |
Wins over titled players: 3 vs IM · 7 vs FM · 2 vs CM.
Tournament wins
1 tournament win from 73 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 1,815 | 1,726 |
| 2023 | 14 | 9 | 0 | 5 | 1,662 | 1,728 |
| 2020 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1,950 | 1,710 |
| 2018 | 35 | 14 | 3 | 18 | 1,690 | 1,645 |
| 2017 | 125 | 59 | 16 | 50 | 1,695 | 1,691 |
| 2016 | 97 | 34 | 17 | 46 | 1,789 | 1,723 |
| 2015 | 119 | 33 | 21 | 65 | 1,719 | 1,556 |
| 2014 | 43 | 17 | 6 | 20 | 1,638 | 1,386 |
| 2013 | 52 | 9 | 6 | 37 | 1,652 | 1,379 |
Where Harald Christian Vestjord has played
Norway (73) · Denmark (4) · Spain (1) · France (1) · Iceland (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Harald Christian Vestjord's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Harald Christian Vestjord's side.
First moves as White (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 43 | 91.5% | 52.3% |
| e4 | 4 | 8.5% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 91% of White games, 52.3% score
- …Nf6 (70% of these games) — Vestjord usually continues c4 (51.9% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Vestjord usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Vestjord usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 9% of White games, 37.5% score
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Vestjord usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Vestjord usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Vestjord usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 15 | 55.6% | 36.7% |
| c6 | 12 | 44.4% | 54.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 75.0% | 8.3% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
Harald Christian Vestjord's chess games
All 96 games by Harald Christian Vestjord in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2014 - Oct 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: 27 wins, 23 draws, 46 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D88 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% | |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E34 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 11 | 1/1/9 | 9.1% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B14 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2016 | Morten Fredsgaard Rasmussen | 1,972 | Helsingor Xtracon Open | A86 |
| Jul 2016 | Sigmund Lunde | 1,894 | Helsingor Xtracon Open | D35 |
| Jul 2016 | Erik Svensson | 1,848 | Helsingor Xtracon Open | D10 |
| Jun 2016 | Borge Waaktaar Svanholm | 1,845 | 9th Oslo Sveins Open | B38 |
| Jul 2026 | Espen Loken | 1,805 | Landsturneringen 2026 | 1 | — |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2016 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,884 |
| 9th Oslo Sveins Open | 2016 | 9 | 3 | 1,686 |
| 10th Oslo Sveins Open | 2017 | 9 | 3 | 1,667 |
| Landsturneringen 2026 | Klasse 1 | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,725 |
| 37th Politiken Cup | 2015 | 9 | 3 | 1,666 |
| Landsturneringen 2026 | 1 | 2026 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,748 |
| Tromsoe NNM Class1 | 2017 | 6 | 4 | 1,806 |
| Tromsoe NGP Open | 2020 | 5 | 1 | 1,710 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Harald Christian Vestjord's chess games?
96 games by Harald Christian Vestjord, from Jan 2014 to Oct 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 Christian Vestjord has played.
What does Harald Christian Vestjord play on the first move as White?
Across 47 games with White in our database, Harald Christian Vestjord opens with 1.d4 (91% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Harald Christian Vestjord answers 1...e5 (56% of games), 1...c6 (44% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does Harald Christian Vestjord play as White?
As White, Harald Christian Vestjord's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 47 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Harald Christian Vestjord play as Black?
As Black, Harald Christian Vestjord most often plays: Slav Defense (11 games, 9.1% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 49 games.
What is Harald Christian Vestjord's FIDE rating?
Harald Christian Vestjord is currently rated 1,814 in classical chess, 1,779 in rapid and 1,835 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,840 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Harald Christian Vestjord played?
Our database contains 96 games by Harald Christian Vestjord, covering Jan 2014 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 23 draws, 46 losses (28.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Harald Christian Vestjord?
96 games by Harald Christian Vestjord 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.