Prepare against Helge Gundersen
Norway · World #37,164 classical · FIDE ID 1500465
Our database contains 299 games by Helge Gundersen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Helge Gundersen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Helge Gundersen 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 | 1,948 | 2,261 | Jan 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,149 | 2,162 | Mar 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 299 | 93 | 123 | 83 | 31.1% |
| As White | 143 | 53 | 53 | 37 | 37.1% |
| As Black | 156 | 40 | 70 | 46 | 25.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Helge Gundersen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Helge Gundersen's side.
First moves as White (143 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 87 | 60.8% | 54.0% |
| b3 | 34 | 23.8% | 61.8% |
| f4 | 14 | 9.8% | 60.7% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| b4 | 2 | 1.4% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 61% of White games, 54.0% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Gundersen usually continues Nc3 (58.7% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Gundersen usually continues d4 (65.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Gundersen usually continues d4 (64.3% score)
- 1.b3 — 24% of White games, 61.8% score
- …e5 (53% of these games) — Gundersen usually continues Bb2 (52.8% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Gundersen usually continues Bb2 (64.3% score)
- …Nf6 (12% of these games) — Gundersen usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 59 | 86.8% | 45.8% |
| e5 | 8 | 11.8% | 31.3% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 36 | 75.0% | 52.8% |
| Nf6 | 12 | 25.0% | 66.7% |
Helge Gundersen's chess games
All 299 games by Helge Gundersen 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: 93 wins, 123 draws, 83 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 33 | 15/10/8 | 45.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 25 | 8/11/6 | 32.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 14 | 4/9/1 | 28.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| C35 | King's Gambit | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 32 | 8/16/8 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 17 | 4/6/7 | 23.5% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 16 | 3/10/3 | 18.8% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 14 | 2/7/5 | 14.3% |
| A10 | English Opening | 12 | 2/5/5 | 16.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1998 | Zoltan Ribli | 2,590 | 14th EU-Cup Group5 | B23 |
| Jul 1972 | Werner Hug | 2,475 | 19th WchT Students final B | C01 |
| Mar 2014 | Mihai Suba | 2,416 | ch-EU Seniors 65 14th | B21 |
| Oct 2010 | Larry C Kaufman | 2,413 | 20th Wch Seniors | C10 |
| Apr 2010 | Nikolai M. Mishuchkov | 2,392 | ch-EU Seniors 10th | A01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fister | 1992 | 24 | 16.5 | 2,436 |
| chT-NOR | 2013 | 23 | 12 | 2,236 |
| ch-NOR | 1990 | 18 | 6.5 | 2,205 |
| chT-EU Seniors | 2012 | 13 | 6 | 2,255 |
| WchT Seniors 65 | 2018 | 13 | 7 | 2,157 |
| chT-NOR west | 1994 | 12 | 5 | 2,232 |
| 23rd Wch Seniors | 2013 | 11 | 6 | 2,151 |
| 28th Wch Seniors 65 | 2018 | 11 | 6 | 2,134 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Helge Gundersen's chess games?
299 games by Helge Gundersen, 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 Helge Gundersen has played.
What does Helge Gundersen play on the first move as White?
Across 143 games with White in our database, Helge Gundersen opens with 1.e4 (61% of games), 1.b3 (24% of games), 1.f4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Helge Gundersen answers 1...e6 (87% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games), 1...Nc6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does Helge Gundersen play as White?
As White, Helge Gundersen's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (33 games, 45.5% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (25 games, 32.0% win rate); Bird's opening (14 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 143 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Helge Gundersen play as Black?
As Black, Helge Gundersen most often plays: Horwitz Defense (32 games, 25.0% win rate); Réti Opening (17 games, 23.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (16 games, 18.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 156 games.
What is Helge Gundersen's FIDE rating?
Helge Gundersen is currently rated 1,948 in classical chess, 2,149 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,261 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Helge Gundersen played?
Our database contains 299 games by Helge Gundersen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 93 wins, 123 draws, 83 losses (31.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Helge Gundersen?
299 games by Helge Gundersen 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.