Prepare against Kjell Aanes
Norway · World #67,994 classical · FIDE ID 1563211
When preparing against Kjell Aanes, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (44% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 34 games by Kjell Aanes, covering Jan 2020 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kjell Aanes's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kjell Aanes 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 | 1,828 | 1,872 | Feb 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,808 | 1,808 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 9 | 5 | 20 | 26.5% |
| As White | 16 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 31.3% |
| As Black | 18 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 22.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kjell Aanes's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kjell Aanes's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 100.0% | 40.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 40.6% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Aanes usually continues d4 (20.0% score)
- …c6 (19% of these games) — Aanes usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Aanes usually continues b3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 4 | 44.4% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 33.3% | 16.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 50.0% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 33.3% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Kjell Aanes's chess games
All 34 games by Kjell Aanes in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2020 - 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: 9 wins, 5 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A93 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D40 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2022 | Frank Remman | 1,847 | ch-NOR North Mester | A93 |
| Jan 2006 | Roy Evensen | 1,797 | chT-NOR north | B15 |
| Feb 2026 | Jim Levi Wilhelmsen | 1,763 | Arctic Chess NGP 2026 | D02 |
| Jun 2022 | Odd Gunnar Malin | 1,717 | ch-NOR North Mester | B21 |
| Jan 2006 | Birk Anders Rolvag | 1,274 | chT-NOR north | B21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-NOR | 2001 | 9 | 1 | 1,961 |
| Arctic Chess NGP 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 2 | 1,748 |
| ch-NOR North Mester | 2022 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,921 |
| 80 Jubilee Narvik CC Open | 1999 | 5 | 1 | 2,001 |
| chT-NOR north | 2006 | 5 | 4 | 1,813 |
| Harstad Open | 1997 | 2 | 1 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kjell Aanes's chess games?
34 games by Kjell Aanes, from Jan 2020 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 Kjell Aanes has played.
What does Kjell Aanes play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Kjell Aanes opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kjell Aanes answers 1...c5 (44% of games), 1...e5 (33% of games), 1...c6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...g6 (17% of games).
What openings does Kjell Aanes play as White?
As White, Kjell Aanes's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (5 games, 20.0% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kjell Aanes play as Black?
As Black, Kjell Aanes most often plays: Sicilian: Rossolimo (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Catalan (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Kjell Aanes's FIDE rating?
Kjell Aanes is currently rated 1,828 in classical chess and 1,808 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,872 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Kjell Aanes played?
Our database contains 34 games by Kjell Aanes, covering Jan 2020 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 5 draws, 20 losses (26.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kjell Aanes?
34 games by Kjell Aanes 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.