Prepare against Lars Kjolberg
Norway · World #20,594 classical · FIDE ID 1506250
Our database contains 75 games by Lars Kjolberg, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lars Kjolberg's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lars Kjolberg 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 | 2,052 | 2,179 | Nov 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,077 | 2,094 | Feb 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 26 | 28 | 21 | 34.7% |
| As White | 36 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 41.7% |
| As Black | 39 | 11 | 16 | 12 | 28.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lars Kjolberg's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lars Kjolberg's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 36 | 100.0% | 58.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Kjolberg usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Kjolberg usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Kjolberg usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 11 | 100.0% | 54.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 81.3% | 30.8% |
| e6 | 3 | 18.8% | 66.7% |
Lars Kjolberg's chess games
All 75 games by Lars Kjolberg in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2006 - 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: 26 wins, 28 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A10 | English Opening | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2011 | Pal Morten Andreassen | 2,105 | chT-NOR 1011 | C02 |
| Jul 2015 | Jarl H Ulrichsen | 2,093 | ch-NOR Seniors A | A26 |
| Oct 2014 | Oystein R. Andersen | 2,056 | chT-NOR 1415 | A36 |
| Jul 2013 | Per Omtvedt | 2,051 | ch-NOR Seniors A | D94 |
| Jul 2015 | Vidar Taksrud | 2,028 | ch-NOR Seniors A | E11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NOR Seniors A | 2015 | 16 | 14 | 2,212 |
| 26th Wch Seniors 65 | 2016 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,125 |
| chT-NOR 1213 | 2013 | 7 | 0.5 | 1,879 |
| Odense Fynsmesterskabet | 2011 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,240 |
| ch-NOR qual-A | 2007 | 6 | 5 | 2,097 |
| chT-EU Seniors 65 | 2016 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,099 |
| chT-NOR2 | 2006 | 3 | 1 | 2,018 |
| chT-NOR 1011 | 2011 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,301 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lars Kjolberg's chess games?
75 games by Lars Kjolberg, from Jan 2006 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 Kjolberg has played.
What does Lars Kjolberg play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Lars Kjolberg opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lars Kjolberg answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...e6 (19% of games).
What openings does Lars Kjolberg play as White?
As White, Lars Kjolberg's most-played openings in our database are: Grünfeld Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lars Kjolberg play as Black?
As Black, Lars Kjolberg most often plays: English Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Lars Kjolberg's FIDE rating?
Lars Kjolberg is currently rated 2,052 in classical chess, 2,077 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,179 (Nov 2015).
How many games has Lars Kjolberg played?
Our database contains 75 games by Lars Kjolberg, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 28 draws, 21 losses (34.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lars Kjolberg?
75 games by Lars Kjolberg 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.