Prepare against Ingolf Gaard
FRO · World #41,170 classical · FIDE ID 7200510
Our database contains 79 games by Ingolf Gaard, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ingolf Gaard's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ingolf Gaard 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 | 1,930 | 1,974 | Mar 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,942 | 1,989 | Apr 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,951 | 1,990 | Nov 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 79 | 28 | 23 | 28 | 35.4% |
| As White | 43 | 20 | 11 | 12 | 46.5% |
| As Black | 36 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 22.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ingolf Gaard's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ingolf Gaard's side.
First moves as White (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 42 | 97.7% | 59.5% |
| e4 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 59.5% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Gaard usually continues c4 (52.3% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Gaard usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Gaard usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c6 (100% of these games) — Gaard usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 38.1% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 7 | 33.3% | 35.7% |
| c6 | 4 | 19.0% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 70.0% | 64.3% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 30.0% | 83.3% |
Ingolf Gaard's chess games
All 79 games by Ingolf Gaard in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 28 wins, 23 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D66 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D34 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A15 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2020 | Steintor Rasmussen | 2,048 | chT-FAI 2021 | E76 |
| Nov 2018 | Herluf Hansen | 2,002 | chT-FAI 1819 | D15 |
| Feb 2021 | Suni Merkistein | 1,901 | chT-FAI 2021 | E76 |
| Apr 2007 | Jogvan Naes | 1,884 | 1st Klaksvik Bolkur | D63 |
| Nov 2019 | Rogvi M. Olsen | 1,877 | chT-FAI 1920 | D53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Airways Cup B | 2003 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,023 |
| ch-FAI | 1999 | 9 | 5.5 | – |
| chT-FAI 2021 | 2021 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,871 |
| 1st Klaksvik Bolkur | 2007 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,932 |
| Oyrabakki Open | 2000 | 8 | 5 | – |
| chT-FAI 2122 | 2022 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,845 |
| chT-FAI 1819 | 2019 | 7 | 2 | 1,788 |
| chT-Nordic U20 | 2000 | 6 | 1 | 1,905 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ingolf Gaard's chess games?
79 games by Ingolf Gaard, from Jul 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 Ingolf Gaard has played.
What does Ingolf Gaard play on the first move as White?
Across 43 games with White in our database, Ingolf Gaard opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ingolf Gaard answers 1...e5 (38% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...c6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (70% of games), 1...Nf6 (30% of games).
What openings does Ingolf Gaard play as White?
As White, Ingolf Gaard's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 43 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ingolf Gaard play as Black?
As Black, Ingolf Gaard most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Ingolf Gaard's FIDE rating?
Ingolf Gaard is currently rated 1,930 in classical chess, 1,942 in rapid and 1,951 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,974 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Ingolf Gaard played?
Our database contains 79 games by Ingolf Gaard, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 23 draws, 28 losses (35.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ingolf Gaard?
79 games by Ingolf Gaard 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.