Prepare against Kai Inge Esbensen
Norway · World #27,651 classical · FIDE ID 1507486
Our database contains 78 games by Kai Inge Esbensen, covering Aug 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Kai Inge Esbensen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kai Inge Esbensen 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 | 2,000 | 2,036 | Jul 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 78 | 25 | 23 | 30 | 32.1% |
| As White | 40 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 32.5% |
| As Black | 38 | 12 | 10 | 16 | 31.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kai Inge Esbensen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kai Inge Esbensen's side.
First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 21 | 52.5% | 52.4% |
| d4 | 10 | 25.0% | 55.0% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 12.5% | 40.0% |
| e4 | 4 | 10.0% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 53% of White games, 52.4% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Esbensen usually continues Nc3 (35.7% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Esbensen usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Esbensen usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 25% of White games, 55.0% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Esbensen usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Esbensen usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Esbensen usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 78.3% | 63.9% |
| e5 | 5 | 21.7% | 30.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 75.0% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
Kai Inge Esbensen's chess games
All 78 games by Kai Inge Esbensen in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2016 - 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: 25 wins, 23 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 5/3/0 | 62.5% |
| A26 | English Opening | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2003 | Hakon Haugsrud | 2,092 | ch-NOR U20 Open | B91 |
| Jul 2026 | Bjorn Robert Lovoll Unhjem | 2,036 | Landsturneringen 2026 | Mester | C77 |
| Apr 2006 | Marius Skjefstad Lode | 1,861 | NOR-chC Open | B23 |
| Jul 2018 | Magnus Digernes | 1,859 | ch-NOR Class1 | A40 |
| Mar 2005 | Paal Kristian Levang | 1,785 | Oslo Tiger Cup | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landsturneringen 2026 | Mester | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,983 |
| 12th Styrian Open U14/16 | 2005 | 9 | 5 | 1,993 |
| Tromsoe Midnight Sun | 2006 | 9 | 5 | 2,186 |
| ch-NOR U20 | 2005 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,487 |
| ch-Nordic School U12 | 2002 | 6 | 3 | 1,462 |
| Vadsosjakken A | 2004 | 5 | 1 | 1,897 |
| ch-NOR lilleputt | 2003 | 5 | 3 | 1,290 |
| ch-NOR U20 Open | 2003 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,993 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kai Inge Esbensen's chess games?
78 games by Kai Inge Esbensen, from Aug 2016 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 Kai Inge Esbensen has played.
What does Kai Inge Esbensen play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, Kai Inge Esbensen opens with 1.c4 (53% of games), 1.d4 (25% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kai Inge Esbensen answers 1...c5 (78% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games).
What openings does Kai Inge Esbensen play as White?
As White, Kai Inge Esbensen's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (8 games, 62.5% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kai Inge Esbensen play as Black?
As Black, Kai Inge Esbensen most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Kai Inge Esbensen's FIDE rating?
Kai Inge Esbensen is currently rated 2,000 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,036 (Jul 2023).
How many games has Kai Inge Esbensen played?
Our database contains 78 games by Kai Inge Esbensen, covering Aug 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 23 draws, 30 losses (32.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kai Inge Esbensen?
78 games by Kai Inge Esbensen 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.