Prepare against Jon Gunnar Tufta
Norway · World #68,420 classical · FIDE ID 1503561
When preparing against Jon Gunnar Tufta, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (33%).
Our database contains 57 games by Jon Gunnar Tufta, covering Jul 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jon Gunnar Tufta's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jon Gunnar Tufta 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 | 1,826 | 1,959 | Jul 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,853 | 2,002 | Jan 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,898 | 1,966 | Jan 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 16 | 9 | 32 | 28.1% |
| As White | 31 | 9 | 6 | 16 | 29.0% |
| As Black | 26 | 7 | 3 | 16 | 26.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jon Gunnar Tufta's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jon Gunnar Tufta's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 31 | 100.0% | 38.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 38.7% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Tufta usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Tufta usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Tufta usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 82.4% | 25.0% |
| b6 | 3 | 17.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 2 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
Jon Gunnar Tufta's chess games
All 57 games by Jon Gunnar Tufta in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2012 - 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: 16 wins, 9 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C30 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A04 | English Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2013 | Raymond Boger | 1,969 | ch-NOR Class1 | A10 |
| Feb 2010 | Erik Eikeland | 1,952 | chT-NOR West Nord 0910 | B35 |
| Jun 2013 | Svein Arne Thrana | 1,940 | ch-NOR Class1 | B23 |
| Jul 2012 | Per Kr Vigdal | 1,847 | ch-NOR Class1 | B32 |
| Jun 2013 | Eivind Aartun | 1,817 | ch-NOR Class1 | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NOR Class1 | 2013 | 11 | 5 | 1,899 |
| chB-NOR | 2006 | 6 | 4 | 1,776 |
| 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-E | 2009 | 5 | 1 | 1,983 |
| Vestlandsserien 2025/2026 | 2026 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,613 |
| Gibraltar Amateurs Open B | 2008 | 5 | 3 | 1,706 |
| ch-Hordaland | 2007 | 4 | 2 | 1,519 |
| chT-NOR North 0203 | 2003 | 3 | 0 | 1,443 |
| 12th Calvia Amateur Open | 2015 | 3 | 1 | 1,958 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jon Gunnar Tufta's chess games?
57 games by Jon Gunnar Tufta, from Jul 2012 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 Jon Gunnar Tufta has played.
What does Jon Gunnar Tufta play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Jon Gunnar Tufta opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jon Gunnar Tufta answers 1...c5 (82% of games), 1...b6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (33% of games), 1...b6 (33% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games).
What openings does Jon Gunnar Tufta play as White?
As White, Jon Gunnar Tufta's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (9 games, 44.4% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jon Gunnar Tufta play as Black?
As Black, Jon Gunnar Tufta most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Owen Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Jon Gunnar Tufta's FIDE rating?
Jon Gunnar Tufta is currently rated 1,826 in classical chess, 1,853 in rapid and 1,898 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,959 (Jul 2012).
How many games has Jon Gunnar Tufta played?
Our database contains 57 games by Jon Gunnar Tufta, covering Jul 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 9 draws, 32 losses (28.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jon Gunnar Tufta?
57 games by Jon Gunnar Tufta 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.