Prepare against Martin Halsvik Larsen
Norway · World #18,404 classical · FIDE ID 1511718
When preparing against Martin Halsvik Larsen, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (54%).
Our database contains 96 games by Martin Halsvik Larsen, covering Jul 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Martin Halsvik Larsen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Halsvik Larsen 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 | 2,071 | 2,178 | Jul 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,008 | 2,100 | Oct 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,203 | 2,203 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 96 | 46 | 11 | 39 | 47.9% |
| As White | 50 | 24 | 4 | 22 | 48.0% |
| As Black | 46 | 22 | 7 | 17 | 47.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Halsvik Larsen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Halsvik Larsen's side.
First moves as White (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 48 | 96.0% | 52.1% |
| b4 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 52.1% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Larsen usually continues Nf3 (27.8% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Larsen usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Larsen usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.b4 — 2% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Larsen usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 85.7% | 47.2% |
| e5 | 2 | 9.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 53.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 30.8% | 62.5% |
| f5 | 1 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
Martin Halsvik Larsen's chess games
All 96 games by Martin Halsvik Larsen in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2010 - 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: 46 wins, 11 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C21 | Danish Gambit | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2013 | Carmen Voicu-Jagodzinsky | 2,316 | Harstad Open A | B22 |
| Oct 2013 | Heikki M.J. Westerinen | 2,270 | Harstad Open A | C10 |
| Oct 2013 | Sheila Barth Stanford | 2,234 | Harstad Open A | A00 |
| Sep 2012 | Pal Royset | 2,205 | Samfunnsalen Blabyen Grand Prix | B30 |
| Jun 2017 | Endre Machlik | 2,194 | Tromsoe NNM Master | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Sortland CC | 2017 | 14 | 13.5 | 1,815 |
| Harstad Open A | 2013 | 11 | 6 | 2,091 |
| Arctic Chess Challenge | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 2,118 |
| Narvik Rallarsjakken A | 2014 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,896 |
| chT-NOR 1011 | 2011 | 6 | 1 | 1,898 |
| chT-NOR middle | 2000 | 6 | 4.5 | – |
| Tromsoe NNM Master | 2017 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,207 |
| chT-NOR Clubs | 2011 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,678 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Halsvik Larsen's chess games?
96 games by Martin Halsvik Larsen, from Jul 2010 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 Martin Halsvik Larsen has played.
What does Martin Halsvik Larsen play on the first move as White?
Across 50 games with White in our database, Martin Halsvik Larsen opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.b4 (2% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Halsvik Larsen answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (54% of games), 1...e6 (31% of games), 1...f5 (8% of games).
What openings does Martin Halsvik Larsen play as White?
As White, Martin Halsvik Larsen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (7 games, 28.6% win rate); French: Advance Variation (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 50 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Halsvik Larsen play as Black?
As Black, Martin Halsvik Larsen most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 46 games.
What is Martin Halsvik Larsen's FIDE rating?
Martin Halsvik Larsen is currently rated 2,071 in classical chess, 2,008 in rapid and 2,203 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,178 (Jul 2010).
How many games has Martin Halsvik Larsen played?
Our database contains 96 games by Martin Halsvik Larsen, covering Jul 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 46 wins, 11 draws, 39 losses (47.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Halsvik Larsen?
96 games by Martin Halsvik Larsen 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.