Prepare against Ivar Chavannes
Norway · World #25,556 classical · FIDE ID 1502069
Our database contains 128 games by Ivar Chavannes, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ivar Chavannes's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ivar Chavannes 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 | 2,014 | 2,202 | Dec 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,076 | 2,087 | Sep 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,008 | 2,113 | Jan 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 128 | 46 | 28 | 54 | 35.9% |
| As White | 67 | 25 | 15 | 27 | 37.3% |
| As Black | 61 | 21 | 13 | 27 | 34.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ivar Chavannes's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ivar Chavannes's side.
First moves as White (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 67 | 100.0% | 48.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 48.5% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Chavannes usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Chavannes usually continues c4 (45.8% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Chavannes usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 24 | 100.0% | 43.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 29 | 96.7% | 41.4% |
| f5 | 1 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
Ivar Chavannes's chess games
All 128 games by Ivar Chavannes 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: 46 wins, 28 draws, 54 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D30 | Indian Defense | 10 | 1/4/5 | 10.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D58 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A57 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2013 | Maxim Barth Stanford | 2,356 | ch-NOR | D47 |
| Jan 1990 | Bruce Diesen | 2,350 | chT-NOR | A49 |
| Jan 1991 | Roar Elseth | 2,345 | chT-NOR | A77 |
| Jan 1992 | Tor Kristian Scholseth | 2,315 | chT-NOR | A30 |
| Jul 2013 | Lasse Ostebo Lovik | 2,311 | ch-NOR | A30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-NOR | 1997 | 28 | 12.5 | 2,198 |
| chT-NOR middle | 1994 | 13 | 11 | 2,516 |
| chB-NOR | 2015 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,052 |
| ch-NOR | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 2,271 |
| Prague Holiday M11 | 2017 | 9 | 3 | 2,014 |
| chT-NOR 1415 | 2015 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,133 |
| chT-NOR 9900 | 2000 | 8 | 3 | 2,097 |
| ch-NOR TB Final | 2004 | 5 | 3 | 2,165 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ivar Chavannes's chess games?
128 games by Ivar Chavannes, 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 Ivar Chavannes has played.
What does Ivar Chavannes play on the first move as White?
Across 67 games with White in our database, Ivar Chavannes opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ivar Chavannes answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (97% of games), 1...f5 (3% of games).
What openings does Ivar Chavannes play as White?
As White, Ivar Chavannes's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 67 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ivar Chavannes play as Black?
As Black, Ivar Chavannes most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 61 games.
What is Ivar Chavannes's FIDE rating?
Ivar Chavannes is currently rated 2,014 in classical chess, 2,076 in rapid and 2,008 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,202 (Dec 2013).
How many games has Ivar Chavannes played?
Our database contains 128 games by Ivar Chavannes, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 46 wins, 28 draws, 54 losses (35.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ivar Chavannes?
128 games by Ivar Chavannes 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.