Prepare against Jo Ingebrigt Larsen
Norway · World #95,384 classical · FIDE ID 1517961
When preparing against Jo Ingebrigt Larsen, expect 1.d4 in 62% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (60%).
Our database contains 41 games by Jo Ingebrigt Larsen, covering Aug 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jo Ingebrigt Larsen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jo Ingebrigt Larsen 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 | 1,743 | 1,770 | Sep 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,740 | 1,771 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,705 | 1,723 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 18 | 7 | 16 | 43.9% |
| As White | 21 | 10 | 3 | 8 | 47.6% |
| As Black | 20 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jo Ingebrigt Larsen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jo Ingebrigt Larsen's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 13 | 61.9% | 42.3% |
| e4 | 8 | 38.1% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 62% of White games, 42.3% score
- …d5 (54% of these games) — Larsen usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Larsen usually continues Bf4 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Larsen usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 38% of White games, 75.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Larsen usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (25% of these games) — Larsen usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Larsen usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 8 | 80.0% | 56.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 3 | 60.0% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
Jo Ingebrigt Larsen's chess games
All 41 games by Jo Ingebrigt Larsen in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2018 - 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: 18 wins, 7 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Bishop's Opening: Boden-Kieseritzky Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2018 | Stig Syndergaard | 1,830 | Helsingor Xtracon Open | B10 |
| Feb 2020 | Odd Andersen | 1,721 | ch-As CC A | A45 |
| Jul 2018 | Leo Kresten Roland Nielsen | 1,653 | Helsingor Xtracon Open | C50 |
| Dec 2019 | Jan Rune Moberg | 1,651 | As Autumn | A40 |
| Feb 2019 | Trygve Olsen | 1,501 | ch-As Follo CC A | C42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NOR Class5 | 2018 | 9 | 9 | 1,528 |
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2018 | 9 | 3 | 1,692 |
| As Autumn | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 1,724 |
| ch-As Follo CC A | 2019 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,416 |
| ch-As CC A | 2020 | 5 | 2 | 1,634 |
| Nordstrand GP B | 2019 | 1 | 0 | 1,397 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jo Ingebrigt Larsen's chess games?
41 games by Jo Ingebrigt Larsen, from Aug 2018 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 Jo Ingebrigt Larsen has played.
What does Jo Ingebrigt Larsen play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Jo Ingebrigt Larsen opens with 1.d4 (62% of games), 1.e4 (38% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jo Ingebrigt Larsen answers 1...d6 (80% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games), 1...b6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (60% of games), 1...Nf6 (40% of games).
What openings does Jo Ingebrigt Larsen play as White?
As White, Jo Ingebrigt Larsen's most-played openings in our database are: London System (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jo Ingebrigt Larsen play as Black?
As Black, Jo Ingebrigt Larsen most often plays: Pirc Defense: Lion System (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Rat Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Jo Ingebrigt Larsen's FIDE rating?
Jo Ingebrigt Larsen is currently rated 1,743 in classical chess, 1,740 in rapid and 1,705 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,770 (Sep 2024).
How many games has Jo Ingebrigt Larsen played?
Our database contains 41 games by Jo Ingebrigt Larsen, covering Aug 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 7 draws, 16 losses (43.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jo Ingebrigt Larsen?
41 games by Jo Ingebrigt Larsen 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.