Prepare against Kjell Borre Grebstad
CM · Norway · World #17,046 classical · FIDE ID 1509640
Our database contains 104 games by Kjell Borre Grebstad, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kjell Borre Grebstad's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kjell Borre Grebstad 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 | 2,084 | 2,122 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,995 | 2,055 | Aug 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,014 | 2,062 | Jan 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 104 | 30 | 32 | 42 | 28.8% |
| As White | 52 | 17 | 14 | 21 | 32.7% |
| As Black | 52 | 13 | 18 | 21 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kjell Borre Grebstad's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kjell Borre Grebstad's side.
First moves as White (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 51 | 98.1% | 45.1% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 45.1% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Grebstad usually continues c4 (45.3% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Grebstad usually continues c4 (45.0% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Grebstad usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 2% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d6 (100% of these games) — Grebstad usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 42.3% | 45.5% |
| e6 | 10 | 38.5% | 30.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 15.4% | 12.5% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 78.9% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 21.1% | 75.0% |
Kjell Borre Grebstad's chess games
All 104 games by Kjell Borre Grebstad in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - 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: 30 wins, 32 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A69 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D76 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| E72 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D94 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B38 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A87 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2016 | Bertil Svendsen | 2,167 | Oslo Stjernens Open | E32 |
| Jul 2013 | Javier Amores Gago | 2,167 | 15th Barcelona Sant Marti Open A | E72 |
| Jul 2015 | Bror Thanke | 2,107 | chB-NOR | E32 |
| Oct 2011 | Maria Cerrato Torrijos | 2,097 | 2nd Madrid Oliver Gonzalez Memorial | B01 |
| Apr 2012 | David J Masters | 2,038 | Dublin Easter e2e4 Open | A28 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36th Politiken Cup | 2014 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,038 |
| 2nd Madrid Oliver Gonzalez Memorial | 2011 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,983 |
| Arctic Chess Challenge | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 1,953 |
| Dublin Easter e2e4 Open | 2012 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,869 |
| 15th Barcelona Sant Marti Open A | 2013 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,086 |
| Skopje Karposh Open | 2015 | 8 | 3 | 2,087 |
| chT-NOR Clubs | 2022 | 7 | 4 | 1,891 |
| 39th ECC Open | 2024 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,067 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kjell Borre Grebstad's chess games?
104 games by Kjell Borre Grebstad, from Jul 2009 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 Borre Grebstad has played.
What does Kjell Borre Grebstad play on the first move as White?
Across 52 games with White in our database, Kjell Borre Grebstad opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kjell Borre Grebstad answers 1...d5 (42% of games), 1...e6 (38% of games), 1...c6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (79% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games).
What openings does Kjell Borre Grebstad play as White?
As White, Kjell Borre Grebstad's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 52 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kjell Borre Grebstad play as Black?
As Black, Kjell Borre Grebstad most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (11 games, 36.4% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 52 games.
What is Kjell Borre Grebstad's FIDE rating?
Kjell Borre Grebstad is currently rated 2,084 in classical chess, 1,995 in rapid and 2,014 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,122 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Kjell Borre Grebstad played?
Our database contains 104 games by Kjell Borre Grebstad, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 32 draws, 42 losses (28.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kjell Borre Grebstad?
104 games by Kjell Borre Grebstad 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.