Prepare against Joachim Solberg
FM · Norway · World #11,061 classical · FIDE ID 1502930
When preparing against Joachim Solberg, expect 1.e4 in 71% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Alapin as White, 17.9% over 28 games.
Our database contains 790 games by Joachim Solberg, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Joachim Solberg's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joachim Solberg 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 | 2,154 | 2,303 | Jan 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,246 | 2,261 | Oct 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,335 | 2,365 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 790 | 359 | 229 | 202 | 45.4% |
| As White | 391 | 179 | 121 | 91 | 45.8% |
| As Black | 399 | 180 | 108 | 111 | 45.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joachim Solberg's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joachim Solberg's side.
First moves as White (391 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 278 | 71.1% | 62.6% |
| Nc3 | 52 | 13.3% | 67.3% |
| Nf3 | 40 | 10.2% | 53.8% |
| d4 | 17 | 4.3% | 38.2% |
| c4 | 4 | 1.0% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 71% of White games, 62.6% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Solberg usually continues Nf3 (64.2% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Solberg usually continues Nf3 (67.5% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Solberg usually continues d4 (67.6% score)
- 1.Nc3 — 13% of White games, 67.3% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Solberg usually continues d4 (70.8% score)
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Solberg usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (8% of these games) — Solberg usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (202 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 166 | 82.2% | 59.3% |
| e5 | 24 | 11.9% | 54.2% |
| c6 | 3 | 1.5% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 3 | 1.5% | 16.7% |
| a6 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (119 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 60 | 50.4% | 51.7% |
| Nf6 | 58 | 48.7% | 71.6% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Joachim Solberg's chess games
All 790 games by Joachim Solberg in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 359 wins, 229 draws, 202 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 34 | 18/8/8 | 52.9% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 28 | 5/13/10 | 17.9% |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 22 | 9/7/6 | 40.9% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 19 | 12/4/3 | 63.2% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 19 | 12/4/3 | 63.2% |
| C10 | French Defense | 15 | 10/4/1 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 14 | 7/4/3 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 2/4/6 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 106 | 54/21/31 | 50.9% |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 21 | 7/8/6 | 33.3% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 20 | 11/3/6 | 55.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 20 | 10/6/4 | 50.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 16 | 6/4/6 | 37.5% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 16 | 8/7/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
| E05 | Catalan | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 2/6/2 | 20.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 10 | 7/2/1 | 70.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2017 | Boris Chatalbashev | 2,550 | Kragero Open | E73 |
| Oct 2018 | Oleg Korneev | 2,547 | Oslo Open | B47 |
| Apr 2021 | Vladislav Nozdrachev | 2,500 | Titled Arena Apr 3rd | C51 |
| May 2021 | Ermes Espinosa Veloz | 2,485 | Titled Arena May 8th | B40 |
| Jul 2024 | Arystanbek Urazayev | 2,476 | Titled Tue Late | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 215 | 132 | 2,285 |
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2019 | 40 | 24 | 2,215 |
| Titled Arena May 8th | 2021 | 21 | 9.5 | 2,186 |
| ch-NOR Open | 2004 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,182 |
| ch-Sarpsborg CC | 2003 | 17 | 14.5 | 1,822 |
| Titled Arena Apr 3rd | 2021 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,265 |
| Berlin Werner Ott Open | 2023 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,062 |
| Titled Arena Mar 6th | 2021 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,318 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joachim Solberg's chess games?
790 games by Joachim Solberg, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Joachim Solberg has played.
What does Joachim Solberg play on the first move as White?
Across 391 games with White in our database, Joachim Solberg opens with 1.e4 (71% of games), 1.Nc3 (13% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joachim Solberg answers 1...c5 (82% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (49% of games), 1...f5 (1% of games).
What openings does Joachim Solberg play as White?
As White, Joachim Solberg's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (34 games, 52.9% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (28 games, 17.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (22 games, 40.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 391 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joachim Solberg play as Black?
As Black, Joachim Solberg most often plays: Sicilian (106 games, 50.9% win rate); Indian Defense (21 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (20 games, 55.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 399 games.
What is Joachim Solberg's FIDE rating?
Joachim Solberg is currently rated 2,154 in classical chess, 2,246 in rapid and 2,335 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,303 (Jan 2018).
How many games has Joachim Solberg played?
Our database contains 790 games by Joachim Solberg, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 359 wins, 229 draws, 202 losses (45.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joachim Solberg?
790 games by Joachim Solberg 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.