Prepare against Kenneth Brattetveit
Norway · World #47,170 classical · FIDE ID 1507427
When preparing against Kenneth Brattetveit, expect 1.e4 in 65% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (84%).
Our database contains 101 games by Kenneth Brattetveit, covering Aug 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Kenneth Brattetveit's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kenneth Brattetveit 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 | 1,904 | 1,913 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,841 | 1,856 | Nov 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,803 | 1,865 | Aug 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 101 | 40 | 32 | 29 | 39.6% |
| As White | 55 | 24 | 18 | 13 | 43.6% |
| As Black | 46 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 34.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kenneth Brattetveit's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kenneth Brattetveit's side.
First moves as White (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 36 | 65.5% | 58.3% |
| c4 | 13 | 23.6% | 73.1% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 9.1% | 30.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 65% of White games, 58.3% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Brattetveit usually continues Nf3 (70.8% score)
- …c5 (28% of these games) — Brattetveit usually continues Nc3 (35.7% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Brattetveit usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 24% of White games, 73.1% score
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Brattetveit usually continues g3 (83.3% score)
- …Nf6 (23% of these games) — Brattetveit usually continues g3 (83.3% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Brattetveit usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 18 | 90.0% | 47.2% |
| d6 | 2 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 16 | 84.2% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 10.5% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
Kenneth Brattetveit's chess games
All 101 games by Kenneth Brattetveit in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2014 - 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: 40 wins, 32 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 0/5/2 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C45 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A84 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D63 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2001 | Stig K Martinsen | 1,902 | chT-NOR north 0001 | B00 |
| Sep 2003 | Hallstein Vardal | 1,828 | Sotra Hostturneringen | A21 |
| Feb 2010 | Oystein Aagedal Skage | 1,826 | chT-NOR West Nord 0910 | C18 |
| Oct 2020 | Jonas H Rasmussen | 1,734 | Straume Bronstein Cup | A90 |
| Feb 2004 | Asbjorn Nordanger | 1,734 | Sotra Open 1 | B10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sotra Varturneringen | 2006 | 22 | 14 | 1,604 |
| Sotra Open | 2002 | 14 | 7.5 | 1,463 |
| Sotra Hostturneringen | 2005 | 13 | 7.5 | 1,547 |
| Sotra Open 3 | 2004 | 7 | 5 | 1,670 |
| Sotra Open 1 | 2004 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,518 |
| Straume Bronstein Cup A | 2019 | 6 | 3 | 1,871 |
| Straume Bronstein Cup | 2020 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,644 |
| chT-NOR qualifier | 2002 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,196 |
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Where can I find Kenneth Brattetveit's chess games?
101 games by Kenneth Brattetveit, from Aug 2014 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 Kenneth Brattetveit has played.
What does Kenneth Brattetveit play on the first move as White?
Across 55 games with White in our database, Kenneth Brattetveit opens with 1.e4 (65% of games), 1.c4 (24% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kenneth Brattetveit answers 1...e6 (90% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (84% of games), 1...f5 (11% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Kenneth Brattetveit play as White?
As White, Kenneth Brattetveit's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 55 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kenneth Brattetveit play as Black?
As Black, Kenneth Brattetveit most often plays: Horwitz Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 46 games.
What is Kenneth Brattetveit's FIDE rating?
Kenneth Brattetveit is currently rated 1,904 in classical chess, 1,841 in rapid and 1,803 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,913 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Kenneth Brattetveit played?
Our database contains 101 games by Kenneth Brattetveit, covering Aug 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 32 draws, 29 losses (39.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kenneth Brattetveit?
101 games by Kenneth Brattetveit 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.