Prepare against Helge Nordahl
IM · Norway · World #4,461 classical · FIDE ID 1501135
When preparing against Helge Nordahl, expect 1.d4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (64%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Indian Defense as White, 27.8% over 18 games.
Our database contains 374 games by Helge Nordahl, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Helge Nordahl's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Helge Nordahl 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 | 2,289 | 2,423 | Jul 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,179 | 2,344 | Dec 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,192 | 2,342 | May 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 374 | 128 | 126 | 120 | 34.2% |
| As White | 188 | 68 | 68 | 52 | 36.2% |
| As Black | 186 | 60 | 58 | 68 | 32.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Helge Nordahl's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Helge Nordahl's side.
First moves as White (188 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 181 | 96.3% | 54.4% |
| e4 | 5 | 2.7% | 60.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 54.4% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Nordahl usually continues c4 (54.2% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Nordahl usually continues c4 (48.7% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Nordahl usually continues c4 (45.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 3% of White games, 60.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Nordahl usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Nordahl usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Nordahl usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 75 | 91.5% | 60.7% |
| e6 | 5 | 6.1% | 30.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 41 | 64.1% | 36.6% |
| f5 | 9 | 14.1% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 6 | 9.4% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 4.7% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.1% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
Helge Nordahl's chess games
All 374 games by Helge Nordahl 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: 128 wins, 126 draws, 120 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 31 | 10/11/10 | 32.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 18 | 5/9/4 | 27.8% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 17 | 7/8/2 | 41.2% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| D63 | Indian Defense | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 13 | 4/6/3 | 30.8% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| D56 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 7 | 6/1/0 | 85.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 30 | 11/10/9 | 36.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 15 | 7/4/4 | 46.7% |
| A89 | Réti Opening | 15 | 6/2/7 | 40.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 14 | 8/4/2 | 57.1% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 13 | 1/7/5 | 7.7% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2021 | Ahmed Adly | 2,615 | Titled Arena May 8th | A87 |
| Apr 2005 | Oleg Korneev | 2,611 | Gausdal GM A | D24 |
| Jan 2003 | Aleksei Lugovoi | 2,540 | Troll Masters | A69 |
| Apr 2001 | Bela Badea | 2,492 | ch-NOR Open | A42 |
| Apr 2021 | Ilja Schneider | 2,479 | Titled Arena Apr 3rd | D03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NOR | 2005 | 47 | 24 | 2,342 |
| Titled Arena Mar 6th | 2021 | 19 | 9 | 2,237 |
| ch-NOR Open | 2001 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,532 |
| Troll Masters | 2003 | 18 | 9 | 2,373 |
| Titled Arena May 8th | 2021 | 18 | 6 | 2,243 |
| Titled Arena Apr 3rd | 2021 | 13 | 5 | 2,177 |
| 33rd Wch U20 | 1994 | 13 | 6 | 2,314 |
| Wch U18 | 1993 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,185 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Helge Nordahl's chess games?
374 games by Helge Nordahl, 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 Nordahl has played.
What does Helge Nordahl play on the first move as White?
Across 188 games with White in our database, Helge Nordahl opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games), 1.b4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Helge Nordahl answers 1...c5 (91% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...f5 (14% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Helge Nordahl play as White?
As White, Helge Nordahl's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (31 games, 32.3% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (18 games, 27.8% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack (17 games, 41.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 188 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Helge Nordahl play as Black?
As Black, Helge Nordahl most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (30 games, 36.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Réti Opening (15 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 186 games.
What is Helge Nordahl's FIDE rating?
Helge Nordahl is currently rated 2,289 in classical chess, 2,179 in rapid and 2,192 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,423 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Helge Nordahl played?
Our database contains 374 games by Helge Nordahl, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 128 wins, 126 draws, 120 losses (34.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Helge Nordahl?
374 games by Helge Nordahl 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.