Prepare against Inge Sandstad Skrondal
FM · Norway · World #4,428 classical · FIDE ID 1505114
When preparing against Inge Sandstad Skrondal, expect 1.Nf3 in 39% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (73% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (65%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 10.5% over 19 games.
Our database contains 467 games by Inge Sandstad Skrondal, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Inge Sandstad Skrondal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Inge Sandstad Skrondal 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 | 2,290 | 2,340 | Jun 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,306 | 2,306 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,309 | 2,309 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 467 | 179 | 146 | 142 | 38.3% |
| As White | 249 | 105 | 80 | 64 | 42.2% |
| As Black | 218 | 74 | 66 | 78 | 33.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Inge Sandstad Skrondal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Inge Sandstad Skrondal's side.
First moves as White (249 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 98 | 39.4% | 56.6% |
| d4 | 81 | 32.5% | 59.9% |
| e4 | 46 | 18.5% | 59.8% |
| c4 | 24 | 9.6% | 56.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 39% of White games, 56.6% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Skrondal usually continues c4 (63.1% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Skrondal usually continues d4 (45.5% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Skrondal usually continues c4 (42.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 33% of White games, 59.9% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Skrondal usually continues c4 (45.5% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Skrondal usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Skrondal usually continues g3 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (108 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 79 | 73.1% | 60.8% |
| e5 | 14 | 13.0% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 8 | 7.4% | 12.5% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 2.8% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 46 | 64.8% | 48.9% |
| d5 | 12 | 16.9% | 45.8% |
| e6 | 7 | 9.9% | 71.4% |
| f5 | 5 | 7.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Inge Sandstad Skrondal's chess games
All 467 games by Inge Sandstad Skrondal in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2005 - 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: 179 wins, 146 draws, 142 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | English Opening | 31 | 16/9/6 | 51.6% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 26 | 12/8/6 | 46.2% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 22 | 9/7/6 | 40.9% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 17 | 7/5/5 | 41.2% |
| E05 | Catalan | 16 | 5/5/6 | 31.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 3/6/2 | 27.3% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 10 | 2/6/2 | 20.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 22 | 13/5/4 | 59.1% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 19 | 2/8/9 | 10.5% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 14 | 6/6/2 | 42.9% |
| B34 | Sicilian | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2015 | Torstein Bae | 2,439 | chT-NOR 1415 | D23 |
| Mar 2024 | Alfonso Llorente Zaro | 2,436 | Titled Tue Late | A41 |
| Jul 2019 | Johannes Haug | 2,431 | ch-NOR | B27 |
| Jan 2025 | Hampus Sorensen | 2,424 | Titled Tue Early | D78 |
| Mar 2024 | Anthony Atanasov | 2,407 | Titled Tue Late | D83 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 74 | 29.5 | 2,150 |
| ch-NOR | 2019 | 18 | 7 | 2,267 |
| ch-Aslo ASKO CC Group-A | 2009 | 15 | 11 | 1,962 |
| ch-Nordic School U20 | 2006 | 14 | 4.5 | 1,882 |
| chT-NOR Clubs | 2010 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,349 |
| Oslo ASKO Open | 2009 | 10 | 7 | 2,101 |
| Gjovik Open | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,210 |
| 15th Kiel Open | 2002 | 9 | 4 | 2,062 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Inge Sandstad Skrondal's chess games?
467 games by Inge Sandstad Skrondal, from Apr 2005 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 Inge Sandstad Skrondal has played.
What does Inge Sandstad Skrondal play on the first move as White?
Across 249 games with White in our database, Inge Sandstad Skrondal opens with 1.Nf3 (39% of games), 1.d4 (33% of games), 1.e4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Inge Sandstad Skrondal answers 1...c5 (73% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (65% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games).
What openings does Inge Sandstad Skrondal play as White?
As White, Inge Sandstad Skrondal's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (31 games, 51.6% win rate); Slav Defense (26 games, 46.2% win rate); Indian Defense (22 games, 40.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 249 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Inge Sandstad Skrondal play as Black?
As Black, Inge Sandstad Skrondal most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (22 games, 59.1% win rate); Indian Defense (19 games, 10.5% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (14 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 218 games.
What is Inge Sandstad Skrondal's FIDE rating?
Inge Sandstad Skrondal is currently rated 2,290 in classical chess, 2,306 in rapid and 2,309 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,340 (Jun 2016).
How many games has Inge Sandstad Skrondal played?
Our database contains 467 games by Inge Sandstad Skrondal, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 179 wins, 146 draws, 142 losses (38.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Inge Sandstad Skrondal?
467 games by Inge Sandstad Skrondal 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.