Prepare against Lars Gunnesdal
Norway · World #23,467 classical · FIDE ID 1503022
Our database contains 61 games by Lars Gunnesdal, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lars Gunnesdal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lars Gunnesdal 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 | 2,029 | 2,141 | Nov 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,096 | 2,096 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,044 | 2,044 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 61 | 22 | 16 | 23 | 36.1% |
| As White | 35 | 11 | 9 | 15 | 31.4% |
| As Black | 26 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 42.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lars Gunnesdal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lars Gunnesdal's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 34 | 97.1% | 42.6% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 42.6% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Gunnesdal usually continues Nf3 (22.2% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Gunnesdal usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Gunnesdal usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 3% of White games, 100.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Gunnesdal usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 84.6% | 59.1% |
| c6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 66.7% | 58.3% |
| f5 | 3 | 33.3% | 66.7% |
Lars Gunnesdal's chess games
All 61 games by Lars Gunnesdal 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: 22 wins, 16 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E28 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A24 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2013 | Kristian J. Trygstad | 2,243 | chT-NOR 1213 | B70 |
| Mar 2019 | Endre Machlik | 2,154 | chT-NOR 1819 | A22 |
| Mar 2007 | Gunnar Stray | 2,150 | chT-NOR 0607 | B26 |
| May 2003 | Sverre Johnsen | 2,131 | chB-NOR Open | A80 |
| Jan 2008 | Ole Johan Valaker | 2,088 | chT-NOR Ishav 0708 | A07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOR Open U18 | 1998 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,202 |
| chT-NOR Clubs | 2022 | 5 | 3 | 2,008 |
| ch-NOR TB | 1999 | 5 | 3 | 2,160 |
| chT-NOR 1415 | 2015 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,892 |
| 8th Gibraltar Challengers B | 2010 | 4 | 3.5 | 2,258 |
| chT-NOR 0607 | 2007 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,203 |
| 10th Balatonalmadi Pannonia Cup | 2005 | 3 | 1 | 2,023 |
| 5th Solta Open | 2022 | 3 | 1 | 2,104 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lars Gunnesdal's chess games?
61 games by Lars Gunnesdal, 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 Lars Gunnesdal has played.
What does Lars Gunnesdal play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Lars Gunnesdal opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lars Gunnesdal answers 1...c5 (85% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...f5 (33% of games).
What openings does Lars Gunnesdal play as White?
As White, Lars Gunnesdal's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lars Gunnesdal play as Black?
As Black, Lars Gunnesdal most often plays: Dutch Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Lars Gunnesdal's FIDE rating?
Lars Gunnesdal is currently rated 2,029 in classical chess, 2,096 in rapid and 2,044 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,141 (Nov 2014).
How many games has Lars Gunnesdal played?
Our database contains 61 games by Lars Gunnesdal, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 16 draws, 23 losses (36.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lars Gunnesdal?
61 games by Lars Gunnesdal 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.