Prepare against Jarle Sivertsen
Norway · World #61,806 classical · FIDE ID 1544764
When preparing against Jarle Sivertsen, expect 1.d4 in 45% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (36% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (70%).
Our database contains 56 games by Jarle Sivertsen, covering Jun 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jarle Sivertsen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jarle Sivertsen 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 | 1,849 | 1,865 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,789 | 1,827 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,829 | 1,931 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 19 | 12 | 25 | 33.9% |
| As White | 31 | 7 | 7 | 17 | 22.6% |
| As Black | 25 | 12 | 5 | 8 | 48.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jarle Sivertsen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jarle Sivertsen's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 14 | 45.2% | 35.7% |
| e4 | 9 | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 22.6% | 28.6% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 45% of White games, 35.7% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Sivertsen usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Sivertsen usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Sivertsen usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 29% of White games, 33.3% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Sivertsen usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Sivertsen usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Sivertsen usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 4 | 36.4% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 27.3% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 18.2% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 70.0% | 71.4% |
| d5 | 2 | 20.0% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Jarle Sivertsen's chess games
All 56 games by Jarle Sivertsen in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2017 - Aug 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: 19 wins, 12 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E32 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D03 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Hallvard Haug Flatebo | 1,979 | TCh-NOR Club 2026 | E11 |
| Feb 2020 | Per Omtvedt | 1,894 | Kragero Open B | D35 |
| Feb 2020 | Joran Sten Pettersen | 1,792 | Kragero Open B | D03 |
| Nov 2018 | Olav Erikstad | 1,738 | Bergen Grand Prix B | B18 |
| Feb 2026 | Hans Kristian Lonning | 1,704 | Vestlandsserien 2025/2026 | A01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bergen Sommer Super-NGP A | 2019 | 6 | 3 | 1,622 |
| Straume Bronstein Cup A | 2019 | 6 | 3 | 1,648 |
| Straume Bronstein Cup | 2020 | 5 | 2 | 1,597 |
| Masfjorden Grand Prix | 2019 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,653 |
| Kragero Open B | 2020 | 5 | 2 | 1,762 |
| chT-NOR Club | 2019 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,686 |
| ch-Hordaland NGP | 2017 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,662 |
| Bergen Sommer Open | 2017 | 4 | 1 | 1,573 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jarle Sivertsen's chess games?
56 games by Jarle Sivertsen, from Jun 2017 to Aug 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 Jarle Sivertsen has played.
What does Jarle Sivertsen play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Jarle Sivertsen opens with 1.d4 (45% of games), 1.e4 (29% of games), 1.Nf3 (23% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jarle Sivertsen answers 1...c5 (36% of games), 1...e5 (27% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games).
What openings does Jarle Sivertsen play as White?
As White, Jarle Sivertsen's most-played openings in our database are: London System (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jarle Sivertsen play as Black?
As Black, Jarle Sivertsen most often plays: Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Jarle Sivertsen's FIDE rating?
Jarle Sivertsen is currently rated 1,849 in classical chess, 1,789 in rapid and 1,829 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,865 (May 2026).
How many games has Jarle Sivertsen played?
Our database contains 56 games by Jarle Sivertsen, covering Jun 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 12 draws, 25 losses (33.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jarle Sivertsen?
56 games by Jarle Sivertsen 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.