Prepare against Ingrid Strand
Norway · World #119,606 classical · FIDE ID 1512544
When preparing against Ingrid Strand, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 49 games by Ingrid Strand, covering Aug 2013 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Ingrid Strand's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ingrid Strand 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 | 1,675 | 1,700 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,774 | 1,775 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,626 | 1,644 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 22 | 5 | 22 | 44.9% |
| As White | 25 | 11 | 3 | 11 | 44.0% |
| As Black | 24 | 11 | 2 | 11 | 45.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ingrid Strand's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ingrid Strand's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 25 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Strand usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Strand usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Strand usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 11 | 100.0% | 54.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 100.0% | 43.8% |
Ingrid Strand's chess games
All 49 games by Ingrid Strand in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2013 - Oct 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: 22 wins, 5 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D03 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% | |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D60 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D43 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C44 | Italian Game | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D06 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% | |
| Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% | |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2019 | Bjorn Haveland | 1,851 | chT-NOR Club | D60 |
| Jul 2026 | Jarl Eirik Johansen | 1,714 | Landsturneringen 2026 | Klasse 2 | B12 |
| Sep 2026 | Attila Gyenge | 1,685 | ICCD Open Individual Deaf Chess Tournament | — |
| Jul 2026 | Catherine Jorgensen | 1,600 | Landsturneringen 2026 | 2 | — |
| Sep 2026 | Magnus Kokaas | 1,535 | ICCD Open Individual Deaf Chess Tournament | — |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NOR Class3 | 2015 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,176 |
| Landsturneringen 2026 | Klasse 2 | 2026 | 8 | 4 | 1,611 |
| Landsturneringen 2026 | 2 | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 1,672 |
| ICCD Open Individual Deaf Chess Tournament | 2026 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,707 |
| Bergen Grand Prix B | 2013 | 5 | 3 | 1,460 |
| NM i sjakk for Døve 2026 | 2026 | 4 | 2 | 1,576 |
| chT-NOR Club | 2019 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,733 |
| Kragerø Grand Prix 2025 - VT TOUR | B | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1,281 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ingrid Strand's chess games?
49 games by Ingrid Strand, from Aug 2013 to Oct 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 Ingrid Strand has played.
What does Ingrid Strand play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Ingrid Strand opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ingrid Strand answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Ingrid Strand play as White?
As White, Ingrid Strand's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ingrid Strand play as Black?
As Black, Ingrid Strand most often plays: Italian Game (5 games, 100.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); London System (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Ingrid Strand's FIDE rating?
Ingrid Strand is currently rated 1,675 in classical chess, 1,774 in rapid and 1,626 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,700 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Ingrid Strand played?
Our database contains 49 games by Ingrid Strand, covering Aug 2013 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 5 draws, 22 losses (44.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ingrid Strand?
49 games by Ingrid Strand 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.