Prepare against Lars Eckhardt
Norway · World #23,706 classical · FIDE ID 1503979
Our database contains 51 games by Lars Eckhardt, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lars Eckhardt's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lars Eckhardt 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 | 2,027 | 2,125 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,984 | 2,042 | Nov 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,984 | 2,069 | May 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 13 | 21 | 17 | 25.5% |
| As White | 22 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 36.4% |
| As Black | 29 | 5 | 14 | 10 | 17.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lars Eckhardt's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lars Eckhardt's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 19 | 86.4% | 55.3% |
| e4 | 3 | 13.6% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 86% of White games, 55.3% score
- …d5 (53% of these games) — Eckhardt usually continues Bg5 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (32% of these games) — Eckhardt usually continues Bg5 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Eckhardt usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 14% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nc6 (33% of these games) — Eckhardt usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (33% of these games) — Eckhardt usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Eckhardt usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 92.9% | 34.6% |
| c6 | 1 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 63.6% | 35.7% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 36.4% | 37.5% |
Lars Eckhardt's chess games
All 51 games by Lars Eckhardt in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - 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: 13 wins, 21 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D58 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C09 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A90 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2004 | Daniel Contin | 2,394 | Gibraltar Masters | A29 |
| Apr 2004 | Harald B Borchgrevink | 2,227 | ch-NOR Open | D00 |
| May 2004 | Tor Arne Hauge | 2,181 | ch-NOR TB Final | B20 |
| Oct 2003 | Helmut Przybylski | 2,131 | 2nd Gausdal Classics Open | D00 |
| Oct 2003 | Christian Harstad | 2,107 | 2nd Gausdal Classics Open | D44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd Gausdal Classics Open | 2003 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,100 |
| 36th Politiken Cup | 2014 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,139 |
| Gibraltar Masters | 2004 | 8 | 3 | 2,312 |
| ch-NOR Open | 2004 | 7 | 3 | 2,197 |
| ch-NOR TB Final | 2004 | 5 | 1 | 1,940 |
| chB-NOR Open | 2003 | 3 | 2 | 2,092 |
| chB-NOR | 2015 | 2 | 0 | 1,657 |
| Tonsberg Open | 2004 | 1 | 0 | 1,218 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lars Eckhardt's chess games?
51 games by Lars Eckhardt, from Jan 2004 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 Lars Eckhardt has played.
What does Lars Eckhardt play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Lars Eckhardt opens with 1.d4 (86% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lars Eckhardt answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (64% of games), 1...Nf6 (36% of games).
What openings does Lars Eckhardt play as White?
As White, Lars Eckhardt's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Torre Attack (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lars Eckhardt play as Black?
As Black, Lars Eckhardt most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Lars Eckhardt's FIDE rating?
Lars Eckhardt is currently rated 2,027 in classical chess, 1,984 in rapid and 1,984 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,125 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Lars Eckhardt played?
Our database contains 51 games by Lars Eckhardt, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 21 draws, 17 losses (25.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lars Eckhardt?
51 games by Lars Eckhardt 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.