Prepare against Havard M Skagseth
Norway · World #25,832 classical · FIDE ID 1511572
When preparing against Havard M Skagseth, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (84% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%).
Our database contains 157 games by Havard M Skagseth, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Havard M Skagseth's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Havard M Skagseth 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 | 2,012 | 2,090 | Jul 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,953 | 1,968 | Mar 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,928 | 1,989 | May 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 157 | 45 | 48 | 64 | 28.7% |
| As White | 78 | 21 | 25 | 32 | 26.9% |
| As Black | 79 | 24 | 23 | 32 | 30.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Havard M Skagseth's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Havard M Skagseth's side.
First moves as White (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 75 | 96.2% | 42.7% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 42.7% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Skagseth usually continues Nf3 (52.1% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Skagseth usually continues Nf3 (46.2% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Skagseth usually continues d4 (29.2% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …g6 (50% of these games) — Skagseth usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …b6 (50% of these games) — Skagseth usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 41 | 83.7% | 43.9% |
| e5 | 7 | 14.3% | 57.1% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 75.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 25.0% | 40.0% |
Havard M Skagseth's chess games
All 157 games by Havard M Skagseth in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2010 - 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: 45 wins, 48 draws, 64 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C05 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A48 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| B14 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 0/2/6 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C23 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2019 | Arnt Esbensen | 2,153 | ch-NOR Master | C42 |
| Oct 2011 | Kjell Ole Kristensen | 2,148 | Harstad Open | B40 |
| Mar 2012 | Oyvind Pedersen | 2,134 | Tromsoe GP | B80 |
| Jul 2013 | Philippe Berset | 2,129 | 6th Paleochora Open | B52 |
| Aug 2013 | Evanthia Makka | 2,107 | 5th Rethymno Open | B53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NOR North | 2015 | 18 | 8 | 1,952 |
| Arctic Chess Challenge | 2010 | 18 | 7 | 1,822 |
| ch-NOR U20 | 2014 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,800 |
| Oslo Elo Open | 2012 | 8 | 4 | 1,924 |
| 34th Arco Open | 2012 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,109 |
| ch-Tromsoe CC | 2010 | 8 | 5 | 1,768 |
| ch-NOR Master | 2019 | 8 | 4 | 2,103 |
| 7th Paleochora Open | 2014 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,136 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Havard M Skagseth's chess games?
157 games by Havard M Skagseth, from Sep 2010 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 M Skagseth has played.
What does Havard M Skagseth play on the first move as White?
Across 78 games with White in our database, Havard M Skagseth opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Havard M Skagseth answers 1...c5 (84% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Havard M Skagseth play as White?
As White, Havard M Skagseth's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 78 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Havard M Skagseth play as Black?
As Black, Havard M Skagseth most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (8 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 79 games.
What is Havard M Skagseth's FIDE rating?
Havard M Skagseth is currently rated 2,012 in classical chess, 1,953 in rapid and 1,928 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,090 (Jul 2015).
How many games has Havard M Skagseth played?
Our database contains 157 games by Havard M Skagseth, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 45 wins, 48 draws, 64 losses (28.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Havard M Skagseth?
157 games by Havard M Skagseth 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.