Prepare against Lars Johan Brodtkorb
Norway · World #15,780 classical · FIDE ID 1522728
Our database contains 64 games by Lars Johan Brodtkorb, covering Dec 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lars Johan Brodtkorb's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lars Johan Brodtkorb 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 | 2,097 | 2,191 | Dec 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,088 | 2,090 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,000 | 2,000 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 64 | 24 | 16 | 24 | 37.5% |
| As White | 31 | 16 | 6 | 9 | 51.6% |
| As Black | 33 | 8 | 10 | 15 | 24.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lars Johan Brodtkorb's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lars Johan Brodtkorb's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 23 | 74.2% | 63.0% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 25.8% | 56.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 74% of White games, 63.0% score
- …Nf6 (74% of these games) — Brodtkorb usually continues c4 (70.6% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Brodtkorb usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Brodtkorb usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 26% of White games, 56.3% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Brodtkorb usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Brodtkorb usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Brodtkorb usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 40.0% | 58.3% |
| c6 | 3 | 20.0% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 13.3% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 83.3% | 40.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Lars Johan Brodtkorb's chess games
All 64 games by Lars Johan Brodtkorb in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 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: 24 wins, 16 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D79 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E06 | Catalan | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E53 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E60 | Anti-Grünfeld | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D79 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2019 | Erlend Mikalsen | 2,376 | Sandefjord Grand Prix A | E20 |
| Jul 2019 | Lars Even Andersen | 2,314 | ch-NOR Master | E33 |
| Apr 2019 | Andreas Garberg Tryggestad | 2,305 | Nordstrand GP A | E60 |
| Jul 2019 | Joran Aulin-Jansson | 2,223 | ch-NOR Master | E80 |
| Dec 2018 | Petter Haugli | 2,222 | Konnerud NGP A | E84 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fagernes Open | 2020 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,058 |
| Reykjavik Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,101 |
| ch-NOR Master | 2019 | 8 | 5 | 2,326 |
| Kragero Open | 2024 | 8 | 1.5 | 2,128 |
| ch-NOR Rapid | 2024 | 6 | 2 | 2,146 |
| Bekkestua Open | 2023 | 5 | 3 | 2,124 |
| Konnerud NGP A | 2018 | 5 | 4 | 2,394 |
| Konnerud NGP | 2019 | 5 | 4 | 2,241 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lars Johan Brodtkorb's chess games?
64 games by Lars Johan Brodtkorb, from Dec 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 Lars Johan Brodtkorb has played.
What does Lars Johan Brodtkorb play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Lars Johan Brodtkorb opens with 1.d4 (74% of games), 1.Nf3 (26% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lars Johan Brodtkorb answers 1...c5 (40% of games), 1...c6 (20% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (83% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games).
What openings does Lars Johan Brodtkorb play as White?
As White, Lars Johan Brodtkorb's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lars Johan Brodtkorb play as Black?
As Black, Lars Johan Brodtkorb most often plays: English Opening: Neo-Catalan (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Lars Johan Brodtkorb's FIDE rating?
Lars Johan Brodtkorb is currently rated 2,097 in classical chess, 2,088 in rapid and 2,000 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,191 (Dec 2019).
How many games has Lars Johan Brodtkorb played?
Our database contains 64 games by Lars Johan Brodtkorb, covering Dec 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 16 draws, 24 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lars Johan Brodtkorb?
64 games by Lars Johan Brodtkorb 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.