Prepare against Kristoffer Gressli
Norway · World #55,178 classical · FIDE ID 1523988
When preparing against Kristoffer Gressli, expect 1.e4 in 32% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (27% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (38%).
Our database contains 64 games by Kristoffer Gressli, covering Nov 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kristoffer Gressli's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kristoffer Gressli 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 | 1,873 | 1,894 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,836 | 1,836 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,936 | 1,936 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 64 | 31 | 14 | 19 | 48.4% |
| As White | 34 | 17 | 7 | 10 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 30 | 14 | 7 | 9 | 46.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kristoffer Gressli's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kristoffer Gressli's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 11 | 32.4% | 59.1% |
| f4 | 10 | 29.4% | 55.0% |
| d4 | 10 | 29.4% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 8.8% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 32% of White games, 59.1% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Gressli usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Gressli usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Gressli usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 29% of White games, 55.0% score
- …d5 (60% of these games) — Gressli usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Gressli usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Gressli usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 27.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 27.3% | 83.3% |
| c6 | 2 | 18.2% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 5 | 38.5% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 38.5% | 40.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 23.1% | 100.0% |
Kristoffer Gressli's chess games
All 64 games by Kristoffer Gressli in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2014 - 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, 14 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B38 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2017 | Finn Egeland | 1,962 | ch-Stjernen CC A | D02 |
| Feb 2026 | Kjell Magne Johnsen | 1,930 | Arctic Chess NGP 2026 | A80 |
| Jul 2017 | Eirik V Kallset | 1,897 | ch-NOR Klasse2 | A45 |
| Mar 2017 | Guttorm Andersen | 1,859 | ch-Stjernen CC A | A52 |
| Jul 2015 | Jon Arne Stokhaug | 1,745 | ch-NOR Class 2 | A96 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fagernes TV2 Elo Open | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 1,730 |
| ch-NOR Class 2 | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 1,557 |
| Oslo Spring | 2015 | 8 | 6 | 1,415 |
| ch-Stjernen CC A | 2017 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,834 |
| ch-Oslo Kampen CC | 2014 | 7 | 5.5 | – |
| Arctic Chess NGP 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 2 | 1,778 |
| Oslo Kampen Autumn Open | 2016 | 6 | 3 | 1,382 |
| ch-Oslo Kampen Club | 2015 | 4 | 3.5 | 2,012 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kristoffer Gressli's chess games?
64 games by Kristoffer Gressli, from Nov 2014 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 Kristoffer Gressli has played.
What does Kristoffer Gressli play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Kristoffer Gressli opens with 1.e4 (32% of games), 1.f4 (29% of games), 1.d4 (29% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kristoffer Gressli answers 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...c5 (27% of games), 1...c6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (38% of games), 1...e6 (38% of games), 1...Nf6 (23% of games).
What openings does Kristoffer Gressli play as White?
As White, Kristoffer Gressli's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kristoffer Gressli play as Black?
As Black, Kristoffer Gressli most often plays: Dutch Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Kristoffer Gressli's FIDE rating?
Kristoffer Gressli is currently rated 1,873 in classical chess, 1,836 in rapid and 1,936 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,894 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Kristoffer Gressli played?
Our database contains 64 games by Kristoffer Gressli, covering Nov 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 14 draws, 19 losses (48.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kristoffer Gressli?
64 games by Kristoffer Gressli 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.