Prepare against Ingvar Gundersen
Norway · World #85,553 classical · FIDE ID 1709585
When preparing against Ingvar Gundersen, expect 1.e4 in 74% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (57%).
Our database contains 76 games by Ingvar Gundersen, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ingvar Gundersen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ingvar Gundersen 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 | 1,772 | 1,916 | Feb 2019 |
| Rapid | 1,768 | 1,833 | Nov 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,686 | 1,839 | Nov 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 76 | 24 | 13 | 39 | 31.6% |
| As White | 39 | 14 | 6 | 19 | 35.9% |
| As Black | 37 | 10 | 7 | 20 | 27.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ingvar Gundersen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ingvar Gundersen's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 29 | 74.4% | 41.4% |
| d4 | 6 | 15.4% | 41.7% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 5.1% | 100.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 74% of White games, 41.4% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Gundersen usually continues Nf3 (38.9% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Gundersen usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …d5 (10% of these games) — Gundersen usually continues exd5 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 15% of White games, 41.7% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Gundersen usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Gundersen usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 55.6% | 35.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 22.2% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 22.2% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 57.1% | 18.8% |
| e6 | 4 | 28.6% | 37.5% |
| f5 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
Ingvar Gundersen's chess games
All 76 games by Ingvar Gundersen in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2007 - 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: 24 wins, 13 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C31 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B46 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D07 | Albin Countergambit | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A13 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2015 | Manfred Kroencke | 2,031 | Hamburg St Pauli Open A | B47 |
| Aug 2010 | Morten Fredsgaard Rasmussen | 1,956 | 32nd Politiken Cup | A80 |
| May 2014 | Rune Evertsson | 1,952 | Stockholm Open | B03 |
| Nov 2013 | Mikael Helin | 1,899 | Stockholm All Saints Open | B22 |
| Jun 2014 | Sture Lindberg | 1,835 | Stockholm Open | C87 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32nd Politiken Cup | 2010 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,928 |
| Fagernes Open | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,648 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2012 | 9 | 3 | 1,714 |
| Tromsoe Midnight Sun | 2006 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,190 |
| Stockholm Open | 2017 | 8 | 4 | 1,883 |
| Fagernes TV2 Elo Open | 2017 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,810 |
| Hamburg St Pauli Open A | 2015 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,029 |
| Stockholm All Saints Open | 2015 | 5 | 2 | 2,015 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ingvar Gundersen's chess games?
76 games by Ingvar Gundersen, from Jan 2007 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 Ingvar Gundersen has played.
What does Ingvar Gundersen play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Ingvar Gundersen opens with 1.e4 (74% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ingvar Gundersen answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games), 1...Nf6 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (57% of games), 1...e6 (29% of games), 1...f5 (7% of games).
What openings does Ingvar Gundersen play as White?
As White, Ingvar Gundersen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Philidor (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ingvar Gundersen play as Black?
As Black, Ingvar Gundersen most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Albin Countergambit (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Ingvar Gundersen's FIDE rating?
Ingvar Gundersen is currently rated 1,772 in classical chess, 1,768 in rapid and 1,686 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,916 (Feb 2019).
How many games has Ingvar Gundersen played?
Our database contains 76 games by Ingvar Gundersen, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 13 draws, 39 losses (31.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ingvar Gundersen?
76 games by Ingvar Gundersen 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.