Prepare against Harald Mottang
Norway · World #109,882 classical · FIDE ID 1508423
Our database contains 91 games by Harald Mottang, covering Jan 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Harald Mottang's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Harald Mottang 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 | 1,701 | 1,738 | Sep 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,622 | 1,738 | Aug 2012 |
| Blitz | 1,576 | 1,671 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91 | 26 | 16 | 49 | 28.6% |
| As White | 52 | 16 | 11 | 25 | 30.8% |
| As Black | 39 | 10 | 5 | 24 | 25.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Harald Mottang's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Harald Mottang's side.
First moves as White (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 52 | 100.0% | 41.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 100% of White games, 41.3% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Mottang usually continues c4 (53.8% score)
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Mottang usually continues c4 (30.0% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Mottang usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 22 | 100.0% | 31.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 77.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
Harald Mottang's chess games
All 91 games by Harald Mottang in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2009 - 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: 26 wins, 16 draws, 49 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 11 | 3/1/7 | 27.3% |
| A38 | English Opening | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| A31 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A90 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 10 | 0/3/7 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D13 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A34 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D50 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2008 | Palle Skov | 1,910 | 30th Politiken Cup | E11 |
| Jun 2012 | Ulrik Olsen | 1,718 | chT-NOR Clubs | D85 |
| Jul 2026 | Bjorn Instanes | 1,642 | Landsturneringen 2026 | Senior B | D02 |
| Jul 2026 | Jorg Henkler | 1,620 | Landsturneringen 2026 | Senior B | A35 |
| Jun 2013 | Hans Hovden | 1,585 | ch-NOR Class 2 | A04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30th Politiken Cup | 2008 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,730 |
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2016 | 10 | 4 | 1,639 |
| Landsturneringen 2026 | Senior B | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,631 |
| ch-EU Seniors 50 14th | 2014 | 8 | 1 | 1,658 |
| ch-Stjernen CC | 2011 | 8 | 4 | 1,376 |
| chB-NOR | 2023 | 6 | 2 | 1,337 |
| ch-NOR Class 2 | 2013 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,369 |
| chT-NOR Clubs | 2012 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,784 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Harald Mottang's chess games?
91 games by Harald Mottang, from Jan 2009 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 Harald Mottang has played.
What does Harald Mottang play on the first move as White?
Across 52 games with White in our database, Harald Mottang opens with 1.Nf3 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Harald Mottang answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (78% of games), 1...Nf6 (22% of games).
What openings does Harald Mottang play as White?
As White, Harald Mottang's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (11 games, 27.3% win rate); English Opening (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 52 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Harald Mottang play as Black?
As Black, Harald Mottang most often plays: Sicilian: Four Knights (10 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Harald Mottang's FIDE rating?
Harald Mottang is currently rated 1,701 in classical chess, 1,622 in rapid and 1,576 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,738 (Sep 2012).
How many games has Harald Mottang played?
Our database contains 91 games by Harald Mottang, covering Jan 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 16 draws, 49 losses (28.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Harald Mottang?
91 games by Harald Mottang 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.