Prepare against Lars Breivik
Norway · World #12,072 classical · FIDE ID 1503081
Our database contains 153 games by Lars Breivik, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Lars Breivik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lars Breivik 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 | 2,140 | 2,265 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,105 | 2,138 | Dec 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,165 | 2,240 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 153 | 54 | 42 | 57 | 35.3% |
| As White | 80 | 32 | 25 | 23 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 73 | 22 | 17 | 34 | 30.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lars Breivik's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lars Breivik's side.
First moves as White (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 39 | 48.8% | 52.6% |
| e4 | 26 | 32.5% | 53.8% |
| c4 | 14 | 17.5% | 64.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 49% of White games, 52.6% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Breivik usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Breivik usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Breivik usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 33% of White games, 53.8% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Breivik usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Breivik usually continues Nc3 (71.4% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Breivik usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 51.7% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 31.0% | 55.6% |
| g6 | 3 | 10.3% | 83.3% |
| b6 | 1 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 51.7% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 8 | 27.6% | 31.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 10.3% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 10.3% | 33.3% |
Lars Breivik's chess games
All 153 games by Lars Breivik 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: 54 wins, 42 draws, 57 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Indian Defense | 18 | 6/5/7 | 33.3% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 4/1/7 | 33.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| D06 | Colle System | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Modern Defense | 17 | 6/3/8 | 35.3% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A31 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A50 | English Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A62 | Catalan | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2005 | Enrique Rodriguez Guerrero | 2,430 | 11th Linares Anibal Open | D04 |
| Feb 2005 | Ana Matnadze | 2,376 | 11th Linares Anibal Open | A62 |
| Jul 2004 | Sverre Heim | 2,368 | ch-NOR | B02 |
| Jul 2008 | Joachim Thomassen | 2,350 | ch-NOR Elite | D44 |
| Jul 2005 | Ton Timman | 2,335 | 2nd Amsterdam ACT Open | D05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NOR Master | 2014 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,228 |
| Det åpne NM i hurtigsjakk | 2026 | 10 | 6 | 2,139 |
| 2nd Amsterdam ACT Open | 2005 | 9 | 4 | 2,295 |
| Norwegian Open | 2005 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,248 |
| Landsturneringen 2026 | Senior 50 | 2026 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,208 |
| Gausdal Byggern Masters | 2005 | 9 | 5 | 2,213 |
| ch-NOR Elite | 2008 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,124 |
| 34th ch-NOR Open | 2003 | 9 | 5 | 2,318 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lars Breivik's chess games?
153 games by Lars Breivik, 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 Lars Breivik has played.
What does Lars Breivik play on the first move as White?
Across 80 games with White in our database, Lars Breivik opens with 1.d4 (49% of games), 1.e4 (33% of games), 1.c4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lars Breivik answers 1...c5 (52% of games), 1...Nf6 (31% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (52% of games), 1...g6 (28% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games).
What openings does Lars Breivik play as White?
As White, Lars Breivik's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 80 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lars Breivik play as Black?
As Black, Lars Breivik most often plays: Modern Defense (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 73 games.
What is Lars Breivik's FIDE rating?
Lars Breivik is currently rated 2,140 in classical chess, 2,105 in rapid and 2,165 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,265 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Lars Breivik played?
Our database contains 153 games by Lars Breivik, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 54 wins, 42 draws, 57 losses (35.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lars Breivik?
153 games by Lars Breivik 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.