Prepare against Magne Sagafos
IM · Norway · World #3,065 classical · FIDE ID 1502506
Our database contains 311 games by Magne Sagafos, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Magne Sagafos's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Magne Sagafos 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 | 2,335 | 2,430 | Mar 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,391 | 2,418 | May 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,335 | 2,344 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 311 | 131 | 82 | 98 | 42.1% |
| As White | 158 | 75 | 46 | 37 | 47.5% |
| As Black | 153 | 56 | 36 | 61 | 36.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Magne Sagafos's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Magne Sagafos's side.
First moves as White (158 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 135 | 85.4% | 61.9% |
| d4 | 15 | 9.5% | 63.3% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 3.8% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.3% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 85% of White games, 61.9% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Sagafos usually continues Nf3 (57.3% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Sagafos usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Sagafos usually continues Nf3 (72.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 9% of White games, 63.3% score
- …Nf6 (80% of these games) — Sagafos usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Sagafos usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Sagafos usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 25 | 40.3% | 42.0% |
| Nf6 | 18 | 29.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 18 | 29.0% | 63.9% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 54 | 100.0% | 42.6% |
Magne Sagafos's chess games
All 311 games by Magne Sagafos 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: 131 wins, 82 draws, 98 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 19 | 10/4/5 | 52.6% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 14 | 4/6/4 | 28.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B79 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 18 | 7/2/9 | 38.9% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 17 | 8/2/7 | 47.1% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 15 | 7/1/7 | 46.7% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A36 | English Opening | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A16 | Modern Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2015 | Konstantin Landa | 2,626 | 31st EU-Cup | B46 |
| Oct 2021 | Evgeny Romanov | 2,574 | chT-NOR Elite 2122 | D02 |
| Sep 2006 | Kaido Kulaots | 2,550 | Gausdal Byggern Masters | C78 |
| Nov 2006 | Normunds Miezis | 2,529 | chT-NOR 0607 | A36 |
| Mar 2015 | Leif Erlend Johannessen | 2,524 | chT-NOR 1415 | E94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NOR | 2015 | 27 | 13 | 2,333 |
| chT-NOR | 2006 | 20 | 9 | 2,241 |
| Kragero Open | 2022 | 16 | 10.5 | 2,336 |
| 26th Politiken Cup | 2004 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,373 |
| 14th Chigorin Memorial A | 2006 | 9 | 5 | 2,476 |
| ch-NOR Open | 2006 | 9 | 6 | 2,443 |
| Porsgrunn U18 | 1996 | 9 | 4 | 1,703 |
| Bergen Sommer Open | 2000 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,334 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Magne Sagafos's chess games?
311 games by Magne Sagafos, 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 Magne Sagafos has played.
What does Magne Sagafos play on the first move as White?
Across 158 games with White in our database, Magne Sagafos opens with 1.e4 (85% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Magne Sagafos answers 1...c5 (40% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games), 1...e5 (29% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Magne Sagafos play as White?
As White, Magne Sagafos's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (19 games, 52.6% win rate); French: Advance Variation (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 158 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Magne Sagafos play as Black?
As Black, Magne Sagafos most often plays: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (18 games, 38.9% win rate); Alekhine Defense (17 games, 47.1% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (15 games, 46.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 153 games.
What is Magne Sagafos's FIDE rating?
Magne Sagafos is currently rated 2,335 in classical chess, 2,391 in rapid and 2,335 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,430 (Mar 2012).
How many games has Magne Sagafos played?
Our database contains 311 games by Magne Sagafos, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 131 wins, 82 draws, 98 losses (42.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Magne Sagafos?
311 games by Magne Sagafos 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.