Prepare against Jorgen Edelsteen
Norway · World #30,059 classical · FIDE ID 1580710
When preparing against Jorgen Edelsteen, expect 1.d4 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (43% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%).
Our database contains 30 games by Jorgen Edelsteen, covering Jan 2024 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Jorgen Edelsteen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jorgen Edelsteen 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 | 1,986 | 1,986 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,994 | 1,994 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,100 | 2,100 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 8 | 9 | 13 | 26.7% |
| As White | 17 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 29.4% |
| As Black | 13 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 23.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jorgen Edelsteen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jorgen Edelsteen's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 9 | 52.9% | 44.4% |
| e4 | 5 | 29.4% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 11.8% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 53% of White games, 44.4% score
- …Nf6 (89% of these games) — Edelsteen usually continues c4 (43.8% score)
- …f6 (11% of these games) — Edelsteen usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 29% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Edelsteen usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Edelsteen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Edelsteen usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 3 | 42.9% | 16.7% |
| c5 | 3 | 42.9% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 75.0% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 25.0% | 100.0% |
Jorgen Edelsteen's chess games
All 30 games by Jorgen Edelsteen in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2024 - Oct 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: 8 wins, 9 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C40 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Fried Fox Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E13 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A50 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | Aidas Juodziukynas | 2,025 | Fagernes International Autumn 2026 | GM | A80 |
| Oct 2026 | Elias Buschmann Rustan | 2,005 | Fagernes International Autumn 2026 | GM | B20 |
| Apr 2026 | Tristan Mathias Holth Brakke | 1,949 | NM for skolelag Bergen 2026 | A61 |
| Aug 2026 | Ricardo Ermida | 1,858 | Maia Chess Open 2026 | U2000 | C50 |
| Aug 2026 | Santiago Builes Palacio | 1,857 | Maia Chess Open 2026 | U2000 | A15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landsturneringen 2026 | Junior A | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 1,868 |
| Fagernes International Autumn 2026 | GM | 2026 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,964 |
| NM for skolelag Bergen 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,922 |
| Maia Chess Open 2026 | U2000 | 2026 | 4 | 3 | 2,114 |
| Norway Chess Open June | 2026 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,908 |
| 42nd Andorra Open 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 2,109 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jorgen Edelsteen's chess games?
30 games by Jorgen Edelsteen, from Jan 2024 to Oct 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 Jorgen Edelsteen has played.
What does Jorgen Edelsteen play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Jorgen Edelsteen opens with 1.d4 (53% of games), 1.e4 (29% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jorgen Edelsteen answers 1...c6 (43% of games), 1...c5 (43% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...f5 (25% of games).
What openings does Jorgen Edelsteen play as White?
As White, Jorgen Edelsteen's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jorgen Edelsteen play as Black?
As Black, Jorgen Edelsteen most often plays: Catalan (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 13 games.
What is Jorgen Edelsteen's FIDE rating?
Jorgen Edelsteen is currently rated 1,986 in classical chess, 1,994 in rapid and 2,100 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,986 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Jorgen Edelsteen played?
Our database contains 30 games by Jorgen Edelsteen, covering Jan 2024 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 9 draws, 13 losses (26.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jorgen Edelsteen?
30 games by Jorgen Edelsteen 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.