Prepare against Magnus Aanstad
Norway · World #34,938 classical · FIDE ID 1507362
Our database contains 149 games by Magnus Aanstad, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Magnus Aanstad's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Magnus Aanstad 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 | 1,959 | 2,094 | Nov 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,999 | 2,025 | Oct 2021 |
| Blitz | 1,868 | 1,968 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 149 | 69 | 33 | 47 | 46.3% |
| As White | 76 | 35 | 12 | 29 | 46.1% |
| As Black | 73 | 34 | 21 | 18 | 46.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Magnus Aanstad's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Magnus Aanstad's side.
First moves as White (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 73 | 96.1% | 53.4% |
| d4 | 3 | 3.9% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 53.4% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Aanstad usually continues d4 (58.6% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Aanstad usually continues Nf3 (65.4% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Aanstad usually continues d4 (45.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 66.7% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Aanstad usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Aanstad usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 31 | 100.0% | 61.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 25 | 100.0% | 64.0% |
Magnus Aanstad's chess games
All 149 games by Magnus Aanstad in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 69 wins, 33 draws, 47 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 29 | 16/2/11 | 55.2% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 7/4/1 | 58.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B25 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2007 | Emil Hermansson | 2,466 | chT-NOR lag | B33 |
| Nov 2000 | Gunnar B. Hanssen | 2,276 | Tromsoesjakken Open | B22 |
| Jan 1997 | Henrik2 Sorensen | 2,245 | Bergen II | B12 |
| Jan 1999 | Stein Jensen | 2,205 | Harstad Open | D04 |
| Feb 2008 | Lars Andreassen | 2,179 | chT-NOR lag | B18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-NOR Nord | 2012 | 13 | 5.5 | 1,991 |
| chT-NOR lag | 2013 | 10 | 9 | 2,073 |
| Tromsoesjakken Open | 2007 | 10 | 7 | 1,987 |
| 29th Politiken Cup | 2007 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,104 |
| Harstad Open | 1999 | 8 | 4 | 2,230 |
| ch-Narvik CC | 2006 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,802 |
| ch-NOR kl M | 1999 | 7 | 3 | 2,159 |
| Tromsoe NGP Open | 2013 | 5 | 3 | 2,002 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Magnus Aanstad's chess games?
149 games by Magnus Aanstad, from Oct 2007 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 Magnus Aanstad has played.
What does Magnus Aanstad play on the first move as White?
Across 76 games with White in our database, Magnus Aanstad opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Magnus Aanstad answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Magnus Aanstad play as White?
As White, Magnus Aanstad's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (29 games, 55.2% win rate); Italian Game (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 76 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Magnus Aanstad play as Black?
As Black, Magnus Aanstad most often plays: Sicilian: Closed (12 games, 58.3% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Budapest Defense (7 games, 71.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 73 games.
What is Magnus Aanstad's FIDE rating?
Magnus Aanstad is currently rated 1,959 in classical chess, 1,999 in rapid and 1,868 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,094 (Nov 2010).
How many games has Magnus Aanstad played?
Our database contains 149 games by Magnus Aanstad, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 69 wins, 33 draws, 47 losses (46.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Magnus Aanstad?
149 games by Magnus Aanstad 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.