Prepare against Kim Nikolai Engedal
Norway · World #16,585 classical · FIDE ID 1500392
When preparing against Kim Nikolai Engedal, expect 1.e4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (86%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Petrov's Defense as Black, 37.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 118 games by Kim Nikolai Engedal, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Kim Nikolai Engedal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kim Nikolai Engedal 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 | 2,090 | 2,230 | Mar 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,026 | 2,198 | Jan 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,072 | 2,198 | Jul 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 118 | 32 | 27 | 59 | 27.1% |
| As White | 59 | 15 | 18 | 26 | 25.4% |
| As Black | 59 | 17 | 9 | 33 | 28.8% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (1990-2024): 195 rated games against 170 different opponents, across 22 events in 5 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 115 | 29 | 29 | 57 | 25.2% | 2,255 | 2,112 | 6 |
| Rapid | 34 | 11 | 9 | 14 | 32.4% | 1,932 | 1,907 | 4 |
| Blitz | 33 | 14 | 1 | 18 | 42.4% | 2,060 | 2,022 | 3 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 87 | 7 | 20 | 60 | 8.0% |
| Against lower-rated | 89 | 39 | 21 | 29 | 43.8% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs GM · 5 vs IM · 2 vs FM · 3 vs CM · 1 vs WFM.
Tournament wins
1 tournament win from 11 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2,220 | 2,020 |
| 2023 | 29 | 9 | 5 | 15 | 2,071 | 1,988 |
| 2022 | 32 | 8 | 8 | 16 | 2,052 | 1,962 |
| 2020 | 26 | 8 | 7 | 11 | 1,940 | 1,894 |
| 2019 | 19 | 11 | 2 | 6 | 1,998 | 2,131 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2,062 | 1,662 |
| 1995 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2,121 | 2,121 |
| 1994 | 24 | 4 | 10 | 10 | 2,367 | 2,263 |
| 1993 | 34 | 9 | 5 | 20 | 2,404 | 2,158 |
| 1992 | 13 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 2,351 | 2,173 |
| 1991 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2,428 | 2,028 |
| 1990 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2,485 | 2,085 |
Where Kim Nikolai Engedal has played
Norway (17) · Sweden (2) · Albania (1) · Austria (1) · Germany (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kim Nikolai Engedal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kim Nikolai Engedal's side.
First moves as White (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 55 | 93.2% | 40.9% |
| d4 | 4 | 6.8% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 40.9% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Engedal usually continues Nf3 (42.6% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Engedal usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Engedal usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Engedal usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Engedal usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 24 | 85.7% | 47.9% |
| c6 | 2 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 18 | 85.7% | 36.1% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 9.5% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
Kim Nikolai Engedal's chess games
All 118 games by Kim Nikolai Engedal in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Nov 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: 32 wins, 27 draws, 59 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| B09 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 16 | 6/4/6 | 37.5% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 11 | 2/0/9 | 18.2% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1993 | Alexander Baburin | 2,550 | Skei | B51 |
| Jan 1993 | Roland Berzinsh | 2,395 | Hallsberg Open 9394 U18 | C24 |
| Jan 1993 | Ivar Bern | 2,370 | Gausdal Int | B09 |
| Jan 1992 | Frode Ludvigsen | 2,330 | chT-NOR east | B07 |
| Jan 1994 | Dag Madsen | 2,310 | Oslo Open | D31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-NOR east | 1994 | 23 | 10 | 2,298 |
| Gausdal Int | 1994 | 17 | 5.5 | 2,259 |
| Oakham Masters | 1994 | 11 | 3 | 2,185 |
| Skei | 1993 | 9 | 1.5 | 2,248 |
| ch-GER int U20 | 1993 | 9 | 6 | 2,391 |
| Hallsberg Open 9394 U18 | 1994 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,337 |
| 3rd Casino Open | 1995 | 8 | 5 | 2,137 |
| Peer Gynt | 1992 | 7 | 2 | 2,281 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kim Nikolai Engedal's chess games?
118 games by Kim Nikolai Engedal, from Apr 2003 to Nov 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 Kim Nikolai Engedal has played.
What does Kim Nikolai Engedal play on the first move as White?
Across 59 games with White in our database, Kim Nikolai Engedal opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kim Nikolai Engedal answers 1...e5 (86% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (86% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does Kim Nikolai Engedal play as White?
As White, Kim Nikolai Engedal's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Moscow Variation (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (8 games, 62.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 59 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kim Nikolai Engedal play as Black?
As Black, Kim Nikolai Engedal most often plays: Petrov's Defense (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Slav Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 59 games.
What is Kim Nikolai Engedal's FIDE rating?
Kim Nikolai Engedal is currently rated 2,090 in classical chess, 2,026 in rapid and 2,072 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,230 (Mar 2017).
How many games has Kim Nikolai Engedal played?
Our database contains 118 games by Kim Nikolai Engedal, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 27 draws, 59 losses (27.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kim Nikolai Engedal?
118 games by Kim Nikolai Engedal 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.