Prepare against Kenneth Gvein
Norway · World #12,153 classical · FIDE ID 1501356
Our database contains 151 games by Kenneth Gvein, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kenneth Gvein's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kenneth Gvein 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 | 2,139 | 2,198 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,051 | 2,133 | Mar 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,134 | 2,192 | Jan 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 151 | 42 | 60 | 49 | 27.8% |
| As White | 71 | 27 | 26 | 18 | 38.0% |
| As Black | 80 | 15 | 34 | 31 | 18.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kenneth Gvein's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kenneth Gvein's side.
First moves as White (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 27 | 38.0% | 70.4% |
| d4 | 22 | 31.0% | 47.7% |
| e4 | 13 | 18.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 11.3% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 38% of White games, 70.4% score
- …e5 (41% of these games) — Gvein usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (26% of these games) — Gvein usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Gvein usually continues Nc3 (70.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 31% of White games, 47.7% score
- …Nf6 (68% of these games) — Gvein usually continues c4 (36.4% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Gvein usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Gvein usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 34 | 89.5% | 44.1% |
| g6 | 2 | 5.3% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 50.0% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 15 | 46.9% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
Kenneth Gvein's chess games
All 151 games by Kenneth Gvein in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 42 wins, 60 draws, 49 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| A36 | English Opening | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 14 | 5/6/3 | 35.7% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 8 | 0/4/4 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2005 | Vladimir Goriainov | 2,314 | 27th Politiken Cup | B20 |
| Feb 2025 | Andre Gjestemoen-VonHirsch | 2,298 | TCh-NOR Elite 2024-25 | A45 |
| Jan 1992 | Fermin Vasquez | 2,250 | Wch U14 | B76 |
| Jan 2007 | James Steedman | 2,232 | chT-NOR 0607 | A23 |
| Nov 2006 | Bruce Diesen | 2,228 | chT-NOR 0607 | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch U14 | 1993 | 22 | 10 | 2,241 |
| 27th Politiken Cup | 2005 | 10 | 6 | 2,352 |
| 26th Politiken Cup | 2004 | 10 | 6 | 2,263 |
| ch-NOR Open | 2004 | 9 | 5 | 2,223 |
| Norwegian Open | 2005 | 9 | 5 | 2,184 |
| Fagernes Norsk Open A | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 2,016 |
| chT-NOR 0607 | 2007 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,383 |
| Troll Masters | 1995 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,102 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kenneth Gvein's chess games?
151 games by Kenneth Gvein, from Apr 2003 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 Kenneth Gvein has played.
What does Kenneth Gvein play on the first move as White?
Across 71 games with White in our database, Kenneth Gvein opens with 1.c4 (38% of games), 1.d4 (31% of games), 1.e4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kenneth Gvein answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (47% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Kenneth Gvein play as White?
As White, Kenneth Gvein's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (11 games, 54.5% win rate); English Opening (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 71 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kenneth Gvein play as Black?
As Black, Kenneth Gvein most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 80 games.
What is Kenneth Gvein's FIDE rating?
Kenneth Gvein is currently rated 2,139 in classical chess, 2,051 in rapid and 2,134 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,198 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Kenneth Gvein played?
Our database contains 151 games by Kenneth Gvein, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 42 wins, 60 draws, 49 losses (27.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kenneth Gvein?
151 games by Kenneth Gvein 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.