Prepare against Magnor Pettersen
Norway · World #105,294 classical · FIDE ID 1508911
When preparing against Magnor Pettersen, expect 1.d4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 73 games by Magnor Pettersen, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Magnor Pettersen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Magnor Pettersen 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 | 1,714 | 1,738 | Mar 2013 |
| Rapid | 1,694 | 1,717 | Sep 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,608 | 1,676 | Jan 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73 | 27 | 16 | 30 | 37.0% |
| As White | 31 | 14 | 4 | 13 | 45.2% |
| As Black | 42 | 13 | 12 | 17 | 31.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Magnor Pettersen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Magnor Pettersen's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 29 | 93.5% | 51.7% |
| c4 | 2 | 6.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 94% of White games, 51.7% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Pettersen usually continues Nf3 (35.0% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Pettersen usually continues c4 (85.7% score)
- …f5 (10% of these games) — Pettersen usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 6% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Pettersen usually continues d3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Pettersen usually continues d3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 26 | 89.7% | 42.3% |
| c6 | 3 | 10.3% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 42.9% |
Magnor Pettersen's chess games
All 73 games by Magnor Pettersen in the Chess.ceo database (May 2012 - 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: 27 wins, 16 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E21 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B98 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2010 | Anders Johansson | 2,071 | Narvik Rallarsjakken-A | E14 |
| Apr 2014 | Ola Hansen | 1,698 | Narvik Rallarsjakken A | B30 |
| Nov 2013 | Amir Keadana | 1,651 | Tromsoe NGP Open | A48 |
| Oct 2006 | Peter Vedal Utnes | 1,435 | Harstad Open B | A03 |
| Jan 2006 | Haakon Natvig | 1,348 | chT-NOR north | D37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-NOR lag | 2013 | 10 | 2 | 1,554 |
| Narvik Rallarsjakken A | 2014 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,809 |
| chT-NOR middle | 2000 | 6 | 3 | – |
| Tromsoesjakken-B | 2006 | 5 | 3 | 1,141 |
| Tromsoe NGP Open | 2013 | 5 | 2 | 1,691 |
| Harstad Open B | 2006 | 5 | 5 | 1,487 |
| 80 Jubilee Narvik CC Open | 1999 | 5 | 3 | – |
| chT-NOR north | 2006 | 5 | 3 | 1,580 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Magnor Pettersen's chess games?
73 games by Magnor Pettersen, from May 2012 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 Magnor Pettersen has played.
What does Magnor Pettersen play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Magnor Pettersen opens with 1.d4 (94% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Magnor Pettersen answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...c6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Magnor Pettersen play as White?
As White, Magnor Pettersen's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Dutch Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Magnor Pettersen play as Black?
As Black, Magnor Pettersen most often plays: Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 42 games.
What is Magnor Pettersen's FIDE rating?
Magnor Pettersen is currently rated 1,714 in classical chess, 1,694 in rapid and 1,608 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,738 (Mar 2013).
How many games has Magnor Pettersen played?
Our database contains 73 games by Magnor Pettersen, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 16 draws, 30 losses (37.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Magnor Pettersen?
73 games by Magnor Pettersen 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.