Prepare against Havard Eriksen Bech
Norway · World #14,734 classical · FIDE ID 1564684
When preparing against Havard Eriksen Bech, expect 1.d4 in 70% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (47% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (89%).
Our database contains 63 games by Havard Eriksen Bech, covering Oct 2020 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Havard Eriksen Bech's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Havard Eriksen Bech 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 | 2,108 | 2,168 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,966 | 2,003 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,992 | 1,993 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63 | 23 | 12 | 28 | 36.5% |
| As White | 30 | 11 | 6 | 13 | 36.7% |
| As Black | 33 | 12 | 6 | 15 | 36.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Havard Eriksen Bech's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Havard Eriksen Bech's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 21 | 70.0% | 45.2% |
| c4 | 8 | 26.7% | 43.8% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 70% of White games, 45.2% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Bech usually continues c4 (53.8% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Bech usually continues c4 (35.7% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Bech usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 27% of White games, 43.8% score
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Bech usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Bech usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …b6 (13% of these games) — Bech usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 7 | 46.7% | 42.9% |
| e5 | 5 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 20.0% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 88.9% | 56.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
Havard Eriksen Bech's chess games
All 63 games by Havard Eriksen Bech in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2020 - 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: 23 wins, 12 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A77 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D30 | Slav Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D45 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C26 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | Shazil Shehzad | 2,314 | Norway Chess Open | B32 |
| Jan 2024 | Rudolf Jun | 2,283 | 22nd Prague Open | A77 |
| Jun 2025 | Dmitry N Ivanov | 2,203 | TCh-NOR Club | E04 |
| Oct 2025 | Linus Sandstad | 2,121 | Fagernes GM Swiss Aut | D37 |
| Oct 2025 | Lukas Dominik Gasland | 2,070 | Fagernes GM Swiss Aut | A07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,069 |
| Norway Chess Open | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 2,012 |
| Fagernes GM Swiss Aut | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,170 |
| Fagernes Open | 2024 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,800 |
| chB-NOR | 2023 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,882 |
| Reykjavik Open 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 4 | 2,191 |
| Tromsoe September Open | 2023 | 5 | 3 | 2,020 |
| 22nd Prague Open | 2024 | 3 | 1 | 2,110 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Havard Eriksen Bech's chess games?
63 games by Havard Eriksen Bech, from Oct 2020 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 Havard Eriksen Bech has played.
What does Havard Eriksen Bech play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Havard Eriksen Bech opens with 1.d4 (70% of games), 1.c4 (27% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Havard Eriksen Bech answers 1...c6 (47% of games), 1...e5 (33% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (89% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games).
What openings does Havard Eriksen Bech play as White?
As White, Havard Eriksen Bech's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Havard Eriksen Bech play as Black?
As Black, Havard Eriksen Bech most often plays: Slav Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Havard Eriksen Bech's FIDE rating?
Havard Eriksen Bech is currently rated 2,108 in classical chess, 1,966 in rapid and 1,992 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,168 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Havard Eriksen Bech played?
Our database contains 63 games by Havard Eriksen Bech, covering Oct 2020 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 12 draws, 28 losses (36.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Havard Eriksen Bech?
63 games by Havard Eriksen Bech 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.