Prepare against Marte B. Kyrkjebo
Norway · World #60,922 classical · FIDE ID 1511602
When preparing against Marte B. Kyrkjebo, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (63%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as White, 20.0% over 40 games.
Our database contains 282 games by Marte B. Kyrkjebo, covering Jan 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Marte B. Kyrkjebo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marte B. Kyrkjebo 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 | 1,852 | 1,936 | Nov 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,847 | 1,847 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,808 | 1,821 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 282 | 81 | 69 | 132 | 28.7% |
| As White | 148 | 44 | 39 | 65 | 29.7% |
| As Black | 134 | 37 | 30 | 67 | 27.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marte B. Kyrkjebo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marte B. Kyrkjebo's side.
First moves as White (148 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 144 | 97.3% | 42.7% |
| d4 | 2 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 42.7% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Kyrkjebo usually continues Nc3 (26.3% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Kyrkjebo usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Kyrkjebo usually continues d4 (40.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …f5 (100% of these games) — Kyrkjebo usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 74 | 100.0% | 37.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 27 | 62.8% | 48.1% |
| Nf6 | 16 | 37.2% | 25.0% |
Marte B. Kyrkjebo's chess games
All 282 games by Marte B. Kyrkjebo in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2011 - 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: 81 wins, 69 draws, 132 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 40 | 8/5/27 | 20.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 14 | 4/3/7 | 28.6% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 23 | 9/2/12 | 39.1% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 22 | 6/3/13 | 27.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 11 | 1/2/8 | 9.1% |
| C99 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2017 | Blas Rodriguez Vega | 2,048 | 19th Barcelona Sant Marti Open A | B01 |
| Jul 2016 | Poul Erik Norgaard Olesen | 2,020 | Helsingor Xtracon Open | C78 |
| Jul 2016 | Joshua Higgs | 2,003 | Helsingor Xtracon Open | B01 |
| Nov 2012 | Alena Semenova | 1,966 | Wch U14 Girls | B26 |
| Oct 2019 | Gohar Tamrazyan | 1,955 | 22nd chT-EU w | B31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copenhagen Bronshoj Open | 2015 | 21 | 8.5 | 1,779 |
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2017 | 20 | 10 | 1,886 |
| ch-NOR U20 | 2018 | 17 | 7 | 1,805 |
| Wch U14 Girls | 2012 | 16 | 5.5 | 1,665 |
| 36th Wch U20 Girls | 2018 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,747 |
| 35th Politiken Cup | 2013 | 10 | 4 | 1,853 |
| 33rd Politiken Cup | 2011 | 10 | 4 | 1,698 |
| 34th Politiken Cup | 2012 | 10 | 4 | 1,716 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marte B. Kyrkjebo's chess games?
282 games by Marte B. Kyrkjebo, from Jan 2011 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 Marte B. Kyrkjebo has played.
What does Marte B. Kyrkjebo play on the first move as White?
Across 148 games with White in our database, Marte B. Kyrkjebo opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marte B. Kyrkjebo answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (63% of games), 1...Nf6 (37% of games).
What openings does Marte B. Kyrkjebo play as White?
As White, Marte B. Kyrkjebo's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (40 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (14 games, 28.6% win rate); King's Indian Attack (11 games, 27.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 148 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marte B. Kyrkjebo play as Black?
As Black, Marte B. Kyrkjebo most often plays: Slav Defense (23 games, 39.1% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (22 games, 27.3% win rate); Scotch Game (11 games, 9.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 134 games.
What is Marte B. Kyrkjebo's FIDE rating?
Marte B. Kyrkjebo is currently rated 1,852 in classical chess, 1,847 in rapid and 1,808 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,936 (Nov 2016).
How many games has Marte B. Kyrkjebo played?
Our database contains 282 games by Marte B. Kyrkjebo, covering Jan 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 81 wins, 69 draws, 132 losses (28.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marte B. Kyrkjebo?
282 games by Marte B. Kyrkjebo 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.