Prepare against John Olav Kroken
Norway · World #82,227 classical · FIDE ID 1518674
When preparing against John Olav Kroken, expect 1.d4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (33% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (50%).
Our database contains 30 games by John Olav Kroken, covering Feb 2014 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find John Olav Kroken's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout John Olav Kroken 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 | 1,782 | 1,805 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,735 | 1,735 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,800 | 1,800 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 17 | 5 | 8 | 56.7% |
| As White | 18 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 61.1% |
| As Black | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of John Olav Kroken's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from John Olav Kroken's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 15 | 83.3% | 73.3% |
| e4 | 2 | 11.1% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 83% of White games, 73.3% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Kroken usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Kroken usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Kroken usually continues Bf4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 11% of White games, 25.0% score
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Kroken usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (50% of these games) — Kroken usually continues f4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 33.3% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 3 | 33.3% | 83.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 1 | 50.0% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
John Olav Kroken's chess games
All 30 games by John Olav Kroken in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2014 - 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: 17 wins, 5 draws, 8 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 10 | 8/0/2 | 80.0% |
| D00 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A50 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D04 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Asgeir Bardal | 1,785 | Stjernens Høstturnering | A53 |
| Nov 2019 | Sigurd Lauvas Gaure | 1,648 | Konnerud NGP | B12 |
| Feb 2026 | Henrik Hortemo | 1,636 | Stjernens Club Championship 2026 | A48 |
| Feb 2026 | Oddvar Kristiansen | 1,585 | Stjernens Club Championship 2026 | B00 |
| Apr 2026 | Jo Anders Sollien | 1,518 | Stjernens Club Championship 2026 | A54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stjernens Club Championship 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 1,718 |
| Oslo Stjernen Open B | 2017 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,370 |
| Konnerud NGP | 2019 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,658 |
| ch-NOR Class3 | 2013 | 4 | 3 | 1,556 |
| 2 B Ski Follosjakken Grand Prix | 2018 | 3 | 2 | 1,542 |
| Stjernens Høstturnering | 2026 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,666 |
| Sandefjord GP Group-B | 2006 | 2 | 2 | 1,536 |
| Alesund Grand Prix Rapid | 2016 | 1 | 0 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find John Olav Kroken's chess games?
30 games by John Olav Kroken, from Feb 2014 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 John Olav Kroken has played.
What does John Olav Kroken play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, John Olav Kroken opens with 1.d4 (83% of games), 1.e4 (11% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, John Olav Kroken answers 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...c6 (33% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (50% of games).
What openings does John Olav Kroken play as White?
As White, John Olav Kroken's most-played openings in our database are: London System (10 games, 80.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Torre Attack (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does John Olav Kroken play as Black?
As Black, John Olav Kroken most often plays: Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 12 games.
What is John Olav Kroken's FIDE rating?
John Olav Kroken is currently rated 1,782 in classical chess, 1,735 in rapid and 1,800 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,805 (Apr 2026).
How many games has John Olav Kroken played?
Our database contains 30 games by John Olav Kroken, covering Feb 2014 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 5 draws, 8 losses (56.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against John Olav Kroken?
30 games by John Olav Kroken 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.