Prepare against Knut H. Storland
Norway · World #7,273 classical · FIDE ID 1500813
Our database contains 110 games by Knut H. Storland, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Knut H. Storland's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Knut H. Storland 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 | 2,219 | 2,271 | Feb 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,152 | 2,252 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 110 | 31 | 32 | 47 | 28.2% |
| As White | 59 | 18 | 17 | 24 | 30.5% |
| As Black | 51 | 13 | 15 | 23 | 25.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Knut H. Storland's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Knut H. Storland's side.
First moves as White (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 32 | 54.2% | 48.4% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 18.6% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 8 | 13.6% | 37.5% |
| e4 | 4 | 6.8% | 12.5% |
| b3 | 3 | 5.1% | 33.3% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 54% of White games, 48.4% score
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Storland usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Storland usually continues g3 (80.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Storland usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 19% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (55% of these games) — Storland usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Storland usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Storland usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 61.1% | 36.4% |
| c5 | 4 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 78.6% | 22.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
Knut H. Storland's chess games
All 110 games by Knut H. Storland 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: 31 wins, 32 draws, 47 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| A30 | English Opening | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| D16 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A36 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D27 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D41 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A30 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1999 | Zlatko Ilincic | 2,577 | EU-Cup 15th Gr4 | D16 |
| Nov 1996 | James R Poulton | 2,360 | EU-Cup 12th Group 3 | B06 |
| Jan 1997 | Stig Gabrielsen | 2,340 | ch-NOR | B04 |
| Jan 1997 | Jarl H Ulrichsen | 2,290 | chT-NOR | D53 |
| Jun 2006 | Gustav Gudbrandsen | 2,289 | chT-NOR | A28 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-NOR | 2006 | 25 | 13 | 2,296 |
| ch-NOR | 1999 | 17 | 7.5 | 2,241 |
| chT-NOR west | 1994 | 15 | 7.5 | 2,228 |
| Stavanger Open | 1989 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,274 |
| Namses Open | 1995 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,203 |
| Arnold Cup | 1995 | 7 | 3 | 2,235 |
| 18th EU-Cup | 2002 | 5 | 0 | 2,024 |
| Gausdal Int | 1990 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,255 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Knut H. Storland's chess games?
110 games by Knut H. Storland, 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 Knut H. Storland has played.
What does Knut H. Storland play on the first move as White?
Across 59 games with White in our database, Knut H. Storland opens with 1.c4 (54% of games), 1.Nf3 (19% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Knut H. Storland answers 1...Nf6 (61% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (79% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Knut H. Storland play as White?
As White, Knut H. Storland's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (9 games, 55.6% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 59 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Knut H. Storland play as Black?
As Black, Knut H. Storland most often plays: Alekhine Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 51 games.
What is Knut H. Storland's FIDE rating?
Knut H. Storland is currently rated 2,219 in classical chess and 2,152 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,271 (Feb 2024).
How many games has Knut H. Storland played?
Our database contains 110 games by Knut H. Storland, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 32 draws, 47 losses (28.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Knut H. Storland?
110 games by Knut H. Storland 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.