Prepare against Kjetil Stokke
IM · Norway · World #5,114 classical · FIDE ID 1502964
Our database contains 741 games by Kjetil Stokke, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Kjetil Stokke's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kjetil Stokke 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 | 2,270 | 2,413 | Jan 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,270 | 2,447 | Oct 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,296 | 2,433 | Jan 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 741 | 276 | 256 | 209 | 37.2% |
| As White | 365 | 159 | 109 | 97 | 43.6% |
| As Black | 376 | 117 | 147 | 112 | 31.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kjetil Stokke's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kjetil Stokke's side.
First moves as White (365 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 107 | 29.3% | 62.1% |
| d4 | 96 | 26.3% | 57.3% |
| Nf3 | 92 | 25.2% | 58.2% |
| e4 | 58 | 15.9% | 57.8% |
| g3 | 10 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 29% of White games, 62.1% score
- …Nf6 (26% of these games) — Stokke usually continues g3 (65.6% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Stokke usually continues g3 (61.1% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Stokke usually continues g3 (82.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 26% of White games, 57.3% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Stokke usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Stokke usually continues c4 (61.9% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Stokke usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (155 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 118 | 76.1% | 53.8% |
| c6 | 20 | 12.9% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 12 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 1.9% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (157 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 115 | 73.2% | 49.6% |
| d5 | 21 | 13.4% | 42.9% |
| g6 | 16 | 10.2% | 62.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Kjetil Stokke's chess games
All 741 games by Kjetil Stokke in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 276 wins, 256 draws, 209 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 41 | 19/9/13 | 46.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 29 | 16/7/6 | 55.2% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 29 | 11/9/9 | 37.9% |
| E05 | Catalan | 28 | 10/11/7 | 35.7% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 24 | 12/8/4 | 50.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 22 | 12/5/5 | 54.5% |
| D63 | Indian Defense | 22 | 15/4/3 | 68.2% |
| E06 | Réti Opening | 19 | 9/8/2 | 47.4% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 37 | 12/11/14 | 32.4% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 29 | 10/8/11 | 34.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 29 | 9/13/7 | 31.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 22 | 10/7/5 | 45.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 21 | 10/5/6 | 47.6% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 20 | 7/7/6 | 35.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 19 | 6/9/4 | 31.6% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 17 | 6/7/4 | 35.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 15 | 2/8/5 | 13.3% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 14 | 5/6/3 | 35.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2013 | Jon Ludvig Hammer | 2,633 | chT-NOR 1213 | E60 |
| Jan 2015 | Emanuel Berg | 2,555 | chT-NOR 1415 | E99 |
| Jul 2013 | Kjetil A. Lie | 2,532 | ch-NOR | E94 |
| Feb 2026 | Johann Hjartarson | 2,484 | TCh-NOR Elite 2025-26 | E92 |
| Jan 2018 | Aram Hakobyan | 2,479 | PRO League Stage | A26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NOR | 2019 | 73 | 32 | 2,312 |
| PRO League Stage | 2018 | 20 | 11.5 | 2,357 |
| Troll Masters | 2003 | 19 | 7 | 2,143 |
| ch-NOR Open | 2006 | 18 | 10 | 2,257 |
| Arctic Chess Challenge | 2010 | 18 | 11 | 2,436 |
| Bergen Sommer Open | 2002 | 18 | 7 | 2,143 |
| chT-NOR Clubs | 2022 | 15 | 9.5 | 2,303 |
| Bergen Grand Prix A | 2015 | 13 | 9 | 2,104 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Torbjorn Ringdal Hansen (11 games) · Jon Ludvig Hammer (11 games) · Kjetil A. Lie (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kjetil Stokke's chess games?
741 games by Kjetil Stokke, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Kjetil Stokke has played.
What does Kjetil Stokke play on the first move as White?
Across 365 games with White in our database, Kjetil Stokke opens with 1.c4 (29% of games), 1.d4 (26% of games), 1.Nf3 (25% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kjetil Stokke answers 1...c5 (76% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games).
What openings does Kjetil Stokke play as White?
As White, Kjetil Stokke's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (41 games, 46.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (29 games, 55.2% win rate); Slav Defense (29 games, 37.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 365 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kjetil Stokke play as Black?
As Black, Kjetil Stokke most often plays: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (37 games, 32.4% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (29 games, 34.5% win rate); Modern Defense (29 games, 31.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 376 games.
What is Kjetil Stokke's FIDE rating?
Kjetil Stokke is currently rated 2,270 in classical chess, 2,270 in rapid and 2,296 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,413 (Jan 2011).
How many games has Kjetil Stokke played?
Our database contains 741 games by Kjetil Stokke, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 276 wins, 256 draws, 209 losses (37.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kjetil Stokke?
741 games by Kjetil Stokke 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.