Prepare against Kjell Yndesdal
Norway · World #12,555 classical · FIDE ID 1500430
Our database contains 36 games by Kjell Yndesdal, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kjell Yndesdal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kjell Yndesdal 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 | 2,134 | 2,181 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,060 | 2,164 | Jan 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,052 | 2,160 | Aug 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 8 | 5 | 23 | 22.2% |
| As White | 21 | 6 | 3 | 12 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 15 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 13.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kjell Yndesdal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kjell Yndesdal's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 21 | 100.0% | 35.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 35.7% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Yndesdal usually continues c4 (34.6% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Yndesdal usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …f5 (10% of these games) — Yndesdal usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 100.0% | 21.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 21.4% |
Kjell Yndesdal's chess games
All 36 games by Kjell Yndesdal 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: 8 wins, 5 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D40 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B71 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A63 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1988 | Jon Gardar Vidarsson | 2,315 | Peer Gynt | D32 |
| Jan 1995 | Terje Wibe | 2,310 | Peer Gynt | A69 |
| Jan 1994 | Joran Aulin-Jansson | 2,270 | Oslo Open | A55 |
| Jun 2006 | Jon Kr. Royset | 2,267 | chT-NOR2 | D16 |
| May 2003 | Christian Heen Carlsen | 2,032 | chB-NOR Open | B71 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-NOR 9900 | 2000 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,972 |
| Arnold Cup | 1990 | 8 | 2 | 2,090 |
| Peer Gynt | 1995 | 7 | 2 | 2,228 |
| chB-NOR Open | 2003 | 4 | 2 | 2,106 |
| Oslo Open | 1994 | 3 | 1 | 2,248 |
| chT-NOR fin | 2002 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,899 |
| chT-NOR2 | 2006 | 2 | 1 | 2,293 |
| Kristiansund Open | 1992 | 1 | 0.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kjell Yndesdal's chess games?
36 games by Kjell Yndesdal, 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 Kjell Yndesdal has played.
What does Kjell Yndesdal play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Kjell Yndesdal opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kjell Yndesdal answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Kjell Yndesdal play as White?
As White, Kjell Yndesdal's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kjell Yndesdal play as Black?
As Black, Kjell Yndesdal most often plays: Benoni Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Kjell Yndesdal's FIDE rating?
Kjell Yndesdal is currently rated 2,134 in classical chess, 2,060 in rapid and 2,052 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,181 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Kjell Yndesdal played?
Our database contains 36 games by Kjell Yndesdal, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 5 draws, 23 losses (22.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kjell Yndesdal?
36 games by Kjell Yndesdal 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.