Prepare against Mads Vestby-Ellingsen
IM · Norway · World #1,944 classical · FIDE ID 1520857
When preparing against Mads Vestby-Ellingsen, expect 1.e4 in 47% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (42% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (65%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Grünfeld Defense as Black, 22.7% over 22 games.
Our database contains 1,338 games by Mads Vestby-Ellingsen, covering Jan 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Mads Vestby-Ellingsen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mads Vestby-Ellingsen 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 | 2,386 | 2,452 | May 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,337 | 2,337 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,333 | 2,395 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,338 | 563 | 315 | 460 | 42.1% |
| As White | 669 | 313 | 147 | 209 | 46.8% |
| As Black | 669 | 250 | 168 | 251 | 37.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mads Vestby-Ellingsen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mads Vestby-Ellingsen's side.
First moves as White (669 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 314 | 46.9% | 59.7% |
| d4 | 269 | 40.2% | 56.1% |
| Nf3 | 43 | 6.4% | 57.0% |
| c4 | 22 | 3.3% | 47.7% |
| a3 | 7 | 1.0% | 35.7% |
| b3 | 7 | 1.0% | 85.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 47% of White games, 59.7% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Vestby-Ellingsen usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Vestby-Ellingsen usually continues Nf3 (60.4% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Vestby-Ellingsen usually continues d4 (73.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 40% of White games, 56.1% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Vestby-Ellingsen usually continues c4 (44.9% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Vestby-Ellingsen usually continues c4 (55.4% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Vestby-Ellingsen usually continues e4 (55.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (295 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 124 | 42.0% | 46.0% |
| c5 | 97 | 32.9% | 55.2% |
| e6 | 29 | 9.8% | 63.8% |
| c6 | 18 | 6.1% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 7 | 2.4% | 14.3% |
| g6 | 6 | 2.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (233 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 152 | 65.2% | 51.6% |
| d5 | 58 | 24.9% | 45.7% |
| e6 | 7 | 3.0% | 64.3% |
| g6 | 5 | 2.1% | 60.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 1.3% | 66.7% |
| a6 | 3 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
Mads Vestby-Ellingsen's chess games
All 1,338 games by Mads Vestby-Ellingsen in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2014 - Aug 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: 563 wins, 315 draws, 460 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 73 | 34/13/26 | 46.6% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 47 | 29/4/14 | 61.7% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 43 | 18/11/14 | 41.9% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 37 | 18/11/8 | 48.6% |
| D02 | London System | 19 | 10/6/3 | 52.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 18 | 10/3/5 | 55.6% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 15 | 6/4/5 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 14 | 6/1/7 | 42.9% |
| E04 | Catalan | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 45 | 17/13/15 | 37.8% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 40 | 16/14/10 | 40.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 29 | 11/5/13 | 37.9% |
| D02 | London System | 27 | 12/7/8 | 44.4% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 23 | 7/9/7 | 30.4% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 22 | 6/9/7 | 27.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 22 | 5/11/6 | 22.7% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 22 | 6/5/11 | 27.3% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 21 | 7/7/7 | 33.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 19 | 5/7/7 | 26.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2024 | Sanan Sjugirov | 2,695 | Titled Tue Early | B90 |
| Jul 2024 | Jon Ludvig Hammer | 2,611 | ch-NOR | E20 |
| May 2025 | T Banusz | 2,605 | Titled Tue Early | D25 |
| Aug 2020 | Evgeny Postny | 2,600 | Titled Tue | A36 |
| Nov 2022 | Johan-Sebastian Christiansen | 2,582 | chT-NOR Elite 2223 | B62 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 530 | 273.5 | 2,323 |
| ch-NOR | 2025 | 63 | 27 | 2,341 |
| Kragero Open | 2024 | 57 | 28 | 2,282 |
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2019 | 40 | 23 | 2,243 |
| Fagernes Open | 2024 | 34 | 19 | 2,295 |
| Oslo Open | 2018 | 25 | 14 | 2,101 |
| ch-NOR Rapid | 2024 | 20 | 14.5 | 2,404 |
| Fagernes GM Open | 2025 | 18 | 10 | 2,374 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Frode Olav Olsen Urkedal (12 games) · Aksel Bu Kvaloy (10 games) · Elham Amar (10 games) · Tor Fredrik Kaasen (10 games)
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Where can I find Mads Vestby-Ellingsen's chess games?
1,338 games by Mads Vestby-Ellingsen, from Jan 2014 to Aug 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 Mads Vestby-Ellingsen has played.
What does Mads Vestby-Ellingsen play on the first move as White?
Across 669 games with White in our database, Mads Vestby-Ellingsen opens with 1.e4 (47% of games), 1.d4 (40% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mads Vestby-Ellingsen answers 1...e5 (42% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (65% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Mads Vestby-Ellingsen play as White?
As White, Mads Vestby-Ellingsen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (73 games, 46.6% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (47 games, 61.7% win rate); Indian Defense (43 games, 41.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 669 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mads Vestby-Ellingsen play as Black?
As Black, Mads Vestby-Ellingsen most often plays: Indian Defense (45 games, 37.8% win rate); Sicilian (40 games, 40.0% win rate); Réti Opening (29 games, 37.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 669 games.
What is Mads Vestby-Ellingsen's FIDE rating?
Mads Vestby-Ellingsen is currently rated 2,386 in classical chess, 2,337 in rapid and 2,333 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,452 (May 2018).
How many games has Mads Vestby-Ellingsen played?
Our database contains 1,338 games by Mads Vestby-Ellingsen, covering Jan 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 563 wins, 315 draws, 460 losses (42.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mads Vestby-Ellingsen?
1,338 games by Mads Vestby-Ellingsen 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.