Prepare against Markus Slettmoen
Norway · World #71,731 classical · FIDE ID 1519344
When preparing against Markus Slettmoen, expect 1.d4 in 58% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (68% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (33%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: London System as White, 60.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 136 games by Markus Slettmoen, covering Feb 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Markus Slettmoen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Markus Slettmoen 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 | 1,815 | 1,840 | Mar 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,872 | 1,950 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,901 | 1,936 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 136 | 56 | 16 | 64 | 41.2% |
| As White | 71 | 33 | 7 | 31 | 46.5% |
| As Black | 65 | 23 | 9 | 33 | 35.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Markus Slettmoen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Markus Slettmoen's side.
First moves as White (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 41 | 57.7% | 46.3% |
| e4 | 17 | 23.9% | 64.7% |
| e3 | 6 | 8.5% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.8% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 58% of White games, 46.3% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Slettmoen usually continues Nf3 (39.5% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Slettmoen usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (5% of these games) — Slettmoen usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 24% of White games, 64.7% score
- …e5 (59% of these games) — Slettmoen usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Slettmoen usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (6% of these games) — Slettmoen usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 27 | 67.5% | 46.3% |
| e5 | 8 | 20.0% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 5.0% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 33.3% | 30.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 33.3% | 60.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 26.7% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
Markus Slettmoen's chess games
All 136 games by Markus Slettmoen in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2015 - 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: 56 wins, 16 draws, 64 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 15 | 9/1/5 | 60.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 12 | 3/0/9 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A31 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | French Defense | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2017 | Ole Hoel | 1,878 | Hamar Open A | D02 |
| Apr 2017 | Hakon Haugsrud | 1,816 | ch-Elverum Region A | D02 |
| Apr 2018 | Odd Steinar Ormasen | 1,795 | ch-Hamar CC A | E90 |
| Feb 2018 | Oliver Opseth | 1,761 | ch-Hamar CC A | C23 |
| Dec 2017 | Thomas Nilsen | 1,724 | Hamar Open A | D52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Hamar CC | 2014 | 23 | 8.5 | 887 |
| ch-Hamar CC A | 2019 | 19 | 11.5 | 1,703 |
| Hamar Open B | 2014 | 18 | 9 | 912 |
| Hamar Open A | 2018 | 17 | 8.5 | 1,665 |
| ch-Hamar Ridabu School | 2015 | 9 | 7.5 | 1,427 |
| ch-Hamar Ridabu School A | 2016 | 8 | 3 | 1,421 |
| Hamar Open | 2013 | 7 | 2.5 | 981 |
| ch-Hamar CC B | 2012 | 7 | 4 | 821 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Markus Slettmoen's chess games?
136 games by Markus Slettmoen, from Feb 2015 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 Markus Slettmoen has played.
What does Markus Slettmoen play on the first move as White?
Across 71 games with White in our database, Markus Slettmoen opens with 1.d4 (58% of games), 1.e4 (24% of games), 1.e3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Markus Slettmoen answers 1...e6 (68% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...Nf6 (27% of games).
What openings does Markus Slettmoen play as White?
As White, Markus Slettmoen's most-played openings in our database are: London System (15 games, 60.0% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 71 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Markus Slettmoen play as Black?
As Black, Markus Slettmoen most often plays: French Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Réti Opening (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 65 games.
What is Markus Slettmoen's FIDE rating?
Markus Slettmoen is currently rated 1,815 in classical chess, 1,872 in rapid and 1,901 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,840 (Mar 2025).
How many games has Markus Slettmoen played?
Our database contains 136 games by Markus Slettmoen, covering Feb 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 56 wins, 16 draws, 64 losses (41.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Markus Slettmoen?
136 games by Markus Slettmoen 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.