Prepare against Karl Ivar Lavergren
Norway · World #88,210 classical · FIDE ID 1528033
When preparing against Karl Ivar Lavergren, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (42% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 35 games by Karl Ivar Lavergren, covering Jan 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Karl Ivar Lavergren's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Karl Ivar Lavergren 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 | 1,764 | 1,764 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,721 | 1,721 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,791 | 1,800 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 17 | 2 | 16 | 48.6% |
| As White | 17 | 8 | 2 | 7 | 47.1% |
| As Black | 18 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Karl Ivar Lavergren's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Karl Ivar Lavergren's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 94.1% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (44% of these games) — Lavergren usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …c6 (19% of these games) — Lavergren usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Lavergren usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Lavergren usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 41.7% | 40.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 1 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 50.0% | 100.0% |
Karl Ivar Lavergren's chess games
All 35 games by Karl Ivar Lavergren in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2016 - Jul 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: 17 wins, 2 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D42 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2016 | Oistein Yggeseth | 1,497 | Asker Autumn A | B94 |
| Mar 2017 | Erik Lovberget | 1,469 | ch-Asker CC Class A | A43 |
| Oct 2016 | Odd Ingolf Larsen | 1,358 | Asker Autumn A | D42 |
| Feb 2017 | Vebjorn Maanum Leonhardsen | 1,247 | ch-Asker CC Class A | B18 |
| Feb 2016 | Halldor Stefansson | 1,119 | ch-Drammen CC Class2 | C54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Drammen CC | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 906 |
| Asker Autumn A | 2016 | 8 | 4 | 1,480 |
| ch-Asker CC Class A | 2017 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,547 |
| ch-Drammen CC Class2 | 2016 | 7 | 5 | 1,158 |
| Drammen CC Autumn | 2014 | 4 | 1 | 1,252 |
Interactive opening tree from all 35 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Karl Ivar Lavergren's chess games?
35 games by Karl Ivar Lavergren, from Jan 2016 to Jul 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 Ivar Lavergren has played.
What does Karl Ivar Lavergren play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Karl Ivar Lavergren opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Karl Ivar Lavergren answers 1...c5 (42% of games), 1...d6 (33% of games), 1...c6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...c6 (50% of games).
What openings does Karl Ivar Lavergren play as White?
As White, Karl Ivar Lavergren's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Classical (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Karl Ivar Lavergren play as Black?
As Black, Karl Ivar Lavergren most often plays: Pirc Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Karl Ivar Lavergren's FIDE rating?
Karl Ivar Lavergren is currently rated 1,764 in classical chess, 1,721 in rapid and 1,791 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,764 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Karl Ivar Lavergren played?
Our database contains 35 games by Karl Ivar Lavergren, covering Jan 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 2 draws, 16 losses (48.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Karl Ivar Lavergren?
35 games by Karl Ivar Lavergren 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.