Prepare against John Olav Kroken
Norway · World #93,151 classical · FIDE ID 1518674
When preparing against John Olav Kroken, expect 1.d4 in 71% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (80%).
Our database contains 48 games by John Olav Kroken, covering Feb 2014 to Nov 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 | 1,751 | 1,805 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,745 | 1,745 | Nov 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,800 | 1,800 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 27 | 9 | 12 | 56.3% |
| As White | 28 | 18 | 5 | 5 | 64.3% |
| As Black | 20 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 45.0% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2006-2026): 736 rated games against 482 different opponents, across 93 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 171 | 85 | 30 | 56 | 49.7% | 1,613 | 1,681 | 9 |
| Rapid | 176 | 81 | 23 | 72 | 46.0% | 1,624 | 1,640 | 5 |
| Blitz | 389 | 156 | 52 | 181 | 40.1% | 1,717 | 1,682 | 7 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 304 | 80 | 46 | 178 | 26.3% |
| Against lower-rated | 316 | 185 | 45 | 86 | 58.5% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs GM · 1 vs IM · 4 vs FM · 6 vs CM.
Tournament wins
6 tournament wins from 89 events, 2 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 103 | 47 | 15 | 41 | 1,759 | 1,779 |
| 2025 | 26 | 16 | 0 | 10 | 1,645 | 1,745 |
| 2024 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 1,784 | 1,784 |
| 2023 | 31 | 13 | 2 | 16 | 1,601 | 1,547 |
| 2022 | 18 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 1,618 | 1,551 |
| 2021 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1,779 | 1,712 |
| 2020 | 30 | 11 | 3 | 16 | 1,543 | 1,487 |
| 2019 | 104 | 39 | 21 | 44 | 1,683 | 1,654 |
| 2018 | 58 | 24 | 8 | 26 | 1,601 | 1,572 |
| 2017 | 73 | 37 | 10 | 26 | 1,597 | 1,650 |
| 2016 | 140 | 63 | 19 | 58 | 1,696 | 1,705 |
| 2015 | 69 | 29 | 7 | 33 | 1,702 | 1,689 |
| 2014 | 35 | 17 | 7 | 11 | 1,708 | 1,708 |
| 2013 | 21 | 10 | 3 | 8 | 1,661 | 1,661 |
| 2012 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 1,838 | 1,838 |
| 2006 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1,250 | 1,650 |
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 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 20 | 71.4% | 77.5% |
| e4 | 6 | 21.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 71% of White games, 77.5% score
- …d5 (45% of these games) — Kroken usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Kroken usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Kroken usually continues Bf4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 21% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c6 (67% of these games) — Kroken usually continues f4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Kroken usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 50.0% | 57.1% |
| c6 | 3 | 21.4% | 83.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 4 | 80.0% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
John Olav Kroken's chess games
All 48 games by John Olav Kroken in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2014 - Nov 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: 27 wins, 9 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 10 | 8/0/2 | 80.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% | |
| 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% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Bjorn Robert Lovoll Unhjem | 1,975 | Stjernens klubbmesterskap 2026 | — |
| Oct 2026 | Rune Husebo | 1,814 | Stjernens Høstturnering | B01 |
| Sep 2026 | Asgeir Bardal | 1,785 | Stjernens Høstturnering 2026 | — |
| Nov 2026 | Mats Lende | 1,749 | Stjernens Høstturnering | D02 |
| Nov 2019 | Sigurd Lauvas Gaure | 1,648 | Konnerud NGP | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stjernens Høstturnering 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 5 | 1,816 |
| Stjernens klubbmesterskap 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 1,760 |
| Stjernens Club Championship 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 1,718 |
| Stjernens Høstturnering | 2026 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,796 |
| 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 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find John Olav Kroken's chess games?
48 games by John Olav Kroken, from Feb 2014 to Nov 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 28 games with White in our database, John Olav Kroken opens with 1.d4 (71% of games), 1.e4 (21% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, John Olav Kroken answers 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...c6 (21% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (20% 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); Torre Attack (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 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: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is John Olav Kroken's FIDE rating?
John Olav Kroken is currently rated 1,751 in classical chess, 1,745 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 48 games by John Olav Kroken, covering Feb 2014 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 9 draws, 12 losses (56.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against John Olav Kroken?
48 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.