Prepare against Helge Larsen
Norway · World #140,332 classical · FIDE ID 1502387
When preparing against Helge Larsen, expect 1.d4 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (35% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (42%).
Our database contains 155 games by Helge Larsen, covering Jun 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Helge Larsen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Helge Larsen 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 | 1,619 | 1,735 | Nov 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,831 | 1,831 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,776 | 1,776 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 155 | 29 | 18 | 108 | 18.7% |
| As White | 73 | 16 | 8 | 49 | 21.9% |
| As Black | 82 | 13 | 10 | 59 | 15.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Helge Larsen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Helge Larsen's side.
First moves as White (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 43 | 58.9% | 30.2% |
| e4 | 25 | 34.2% | 26.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 59% of White games, 30.2% score
- …d5 (47% of these games) — Larsen usually continues Nc3 (45.5% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Larsen usually continues c4 (14.3% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Larsen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 34% of White games, 26.0% score
- …e6 (28% of these games) — Larsen usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Larsen usually continues Bc4 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (24% of these games) — Larsen usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 35.1% | 11.5% |
| e6 | 10 | 27.0% | 40.0% |
| d6 | 6 | 16.2% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 8.1% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 5.4% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 42.3% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 8 | 30.8% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 15.4% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
Helge Larsen's chess games
All 155 games by Helge Larsen in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2016 - 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: 29 wins, 18 draws, 108 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| D30 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 4/0/6 | 40.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| C23 | Bishop's Opening | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A84 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 9 | 1/0/8 | 11.1% |
| B40 | French Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| C01 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A09 | English Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2003 | Paal Egil Knutsen | 1,280 | ch-Finnmark Qual | A09 |
| Mar 2006 | Bengt Arne Jorgensen | 1,166 | ch-Alta ASK CC | D00 |
| Oct 2004 | Ivar Henriksen | 1,007 | Karasjok Open 1 | B46 |
| Oct 2007 | Aki Pylvinen | 793 | Kalotturneringen | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alta Hostturnering | 2005 | 25 | 5.5 | 978 |
| Alta Bymesterskap | 2003 | 19 | 7 | 1,235 |
| chT-NOR Nord | 2012 | 10 | 0 | 1,585 |
| chT-NOR | 2008 | 10 | 0.5 | 1,142 |
| Alta Open | 2002 | 10 | 4 | 1,007 |
| Vadsosjakken Open | 2008 | 9 | 4 | 1,214 |
| Kalotturneringen | 2007 | 9 | 2 | 714 |
| ch-Finnmark | 2006 | 8 | 1 | 1,009 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Helge Larsen's chess games?
155 games by Helge Larsen, from Jun 2016 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 Larsen has played.
What does Helge Larsen play on the first move as White?
Across 73 games with White in our database, Helge Larsen opens with 1.d4 (59% of games), 1.e4 (34% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Helge Larsen answers 1...c5 (35% of games), 1...e6 (27% of games), 1...d6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (42% of games), 1...e6 (31% of games), 1...Nf6 (15% of games).
What openings does Helge Larsen play as White?
As White, Helge Larsen's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 73 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Helge Larsen play as Black?
As Black, Helge Larsen most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 11.1% win rate); French Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 82 games.
What is Helge Larsen's FIDE rating?
Helge Larsen is currently rated 1,619 in classical chess, 1,831 in rapid and 1,776 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,735 (Nov 2016).
How many games has Helge Larsen played?
Our database contains 155 games by Helge Larsen, covering Jun 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 18 draws, 108 losses (18.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Helge Larsen?
155 games by Helge Larsen 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.