Prepare against Lasse Skurtveit
Norway · World #74,722 classical · FIDE ID 1540351
When preparing against Lasse Skurtveit, expect 1.e4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (78%).
Our database contains 30 games by Lasse Skurtveit, covering Jan 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lasse Skurtveit's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lasse Skurtveit 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 | 1,806 | 1,813 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,774 | 1,774 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,735 | 1,735 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 12 | 5 | 13 | 40.0% |
| As White | 13 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 38.5% |
| As Black | 17 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 41.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lasse Skurtveit's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lasse Skurtveit's side.
First moves as White (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 12 | 92.3% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Skurtveit usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Skurtveit usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (8% of these games) — Skurtveit usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Skurtveit usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 4 | 57.1% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 42.9% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 77.8% | 42.9% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 22.2% | 100.0% |
Lasse Skurtveit's chess games
All 30 games by Lasse Skurtveit in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2017 - 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: 12 wins, 5 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2019 | Gisle Ytrestol | 1,675 | Oslo Kampen Autumn | B01 |
| Jan 2020 | Geir Hem | 1,658 | Oslo KM | A48 |
| Jan 2019 | Harald Hageland | 1,652 | Oslo Kampen Autumn | A22 |
| Jan 2019 | Asle Jorgensen | 1,637 | Oslo Kampen Autumn | B23 |
| Jan 2017 | Geir Farner | 1,539 | Oslo Kampen Autumn | D13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oslo Kampen Autumn | 2019 | 14 | 8.5 | 1,639 |
| ch-Oslo Kampen CC | 2017 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,031 |
| Oslo Kampen Autumn Open | 2016 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,251 |
| Oslo KM | 2020 | 2 | 1 | 1,607 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lasse Skurtveit's chess games?
30 games by Lasse Skurtveit, from Jan 2017 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 Lasse Skurtveit has played.
What does Lasse Skurtveit play on the first move as White?
Across 13 games with White in our database, Lasse Skurtveit opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lasse Skurtveit answers 1...c5 (57% of games), 1...e5 (43% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (78% of games), 1...Nf6 (22% of games).
What openings does Lasse Skurtveit play as White?
As White, Lasse Skurtveit's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 13 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lasse Skurtveit play as Black?
As Black, Lasse Skurtveit most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Lasse Skurtveit's FIDE rating?
Lasse Skurtveit is currently rated 1,806 in classical chess, 1,774 in rapid and 1,735 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,813 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Lasse Skurtveit played?
Our database contains 30 games by Lasse Skurtveit, covering Jan 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 5 draws, 13 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lasse Skurtveit?
30 games by Lasse Skurtveit 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.