Prepare against Karl Anker Slettum
Norway · World #58,450 classical · FIDE ID 1538799
When preparing against Karl Anker Slettum, expect 1.e4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%).
Our database contains 38 games by Karl Anker Slettum, covering Jul 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Karl Anker Slettum's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Karl Anker Slettum 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 | 1,861 | 1,887 | Jun 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,858 | 1,858 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,894 | 1,967 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 19 | 2 | 17 | 50.0% |
| As White | 21 | 13 | 0 | 8 | 61.9% |
| As Black | 17 | 6 | 2 | 9 | 35.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Karl Anker Slettum's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Karl Anker Slettum's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 78.9% | 53.3% |
| d4 | 2 | 10.5% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
| g4 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 79% of White games, 53.3% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Slettum usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Slettum usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Slettum usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 11% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Slettum usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 5 | 83.3% | 20.0% |
| g5 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 66.7% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
Karl Anker Slettum's chess games
All 38 games by Karl Anker Slettum in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 19 wins, 2 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Grob's Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2020 | Sergey Trussevich | 2,265 | 25th Nova Gorica Open | A13 |
| May 2026 | Lindbol,Aleksander | 2,198 | Norway Chess Open May | B15 |
| Feb 2026 | William Alexander Olsen | 2,166 | NM Fischersjakk (Freestyle) 2026 | ? |
| May 2026 | Ronneland,D | 2,119 | Norway Chess Open May | D20 |
| Feb 2026 | Askild Bryn | 2,070 | NM Fischersjakk (Freestyle) 2026 | ? |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25th Nova Gorica Open | 2020 | 8 | 4 | 2,051 |
| ch-Konnerud CC | 2019 | 7 | 5 | 1,733 |
| Stjernens Club Championship 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 4 | 1,926 |
| Drammen Konnerud Autumn A | 2020 | 5 | 0 | 1,573 |
| NM Fischersjakk (Freestyle) 2026 | 2026 | 4 | 3 | 2,280 |
| Norway Chess Open May | 2026 | 4 | 2 | 2,148 |
| ch-Kongsberg | 2020 | 3 | 2 | 1,723 |
| ch-NOR U12 | 2015 | 1 | 0 | 661 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Karl Anker Slettum's chess games?
38 games by Karl Anker Slettum, from Jul 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 Karl Anker Slettum has played.
What does Karl Anker Slettum play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Karl Anker Slettum opens with 1.e4 (79% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games), 1.f4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Karl Anker Slettum answers 1...e5 (83% of games), 1...g5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Karl Anker Slettum play as White?
As White, Karl Anker Slettum's most-played openings in our database are: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Karl Anker Slettum play as Black?
As Black, Karl Anker Slettum most often plays: Modern Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1 games, 0.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Italian Variation (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Karl Anker Slettum's FIDE rating?
Karl Anker Slettum is currently rated 1,861 in classical chess, 1,858 in rapid and 1,894 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,887 (Jun 2024).
How many games has Karl Anker Slettum played?
Our database contains 38 games by Karl Anker Slettum, covering Jul 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 2 draws, 17 losses (50.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Karl Anker Slettum?
38 games by Karl Anker Slettum 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.