Prepare against Mattis Mikelsen
Norway · World #56,527 classical · FIDE ID 1531409
When preparing against Mattis Mikelsen, expect 1.e4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (62% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (71%).
Our database contains 82 games by Mattis Mikelsen, covering Aug 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mattis Mikelsen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mattis Mikelsen 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 | 1,868 | 1,886 | Feb 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,806 | 1,831 | Aug 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,837 | 1,841 | Jan 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 30 | 25 | 27 | 36.6% |
| As White | 42 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 38.1% |
| As Black | 40 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 35.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mattis Mikelsen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mattis Mikelsen's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 39 | 92.9% | 52.6% |
| d4 | 2 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 52.6% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Mikelsen usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Mikelsen usually continues Nf3 (54.5% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Mikelsen usually continues Nc3 (58.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Mikelsen usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Mikelsen usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 13 | 61.9% | 57.7% |
| c6 | 4 | 19.0% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 2 | 9.5% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 9.5% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 71.4% | 55.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
Mattis Mikelsen's chess games
All 82 games by Mattis Mikelsen in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2015 - 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: 30 wins, 25 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2017 | Isak Sjoberg | 2,078 | Oslo Open | C55 |
| Oct 2017 | Peter Ilyes | 1,996 | Oslo Open | C10 |
| Jul 2017 | Eskil Ekeland Gronn | 1,914 | ch-NOR U20 | D01 |
| Jan 2018 | Kjell F. Pettersen | 1,860 | ch-Asker CC | D35 |
| Sep 2016 | Sara Nass | 1,784 | Oslo Open | B21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Asker CC Class A | 2017 | 18 | 12 | 1,523 |
| Oslo Open | 2017 | 13 | 5.5 | 1,895 |
| Asker Host A | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 1,443 |
| ch-Asker CC | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,817 |
| ch-Asker CC A | 2015 | 8 | 4 | 991 |
| Asker Autumn A | 2016 | 8 | 5 | 1,675 |
| Asker Autumn Master | 2017 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,841 |
| ch-NOR U20 | 2017 | 7 | 3 | 1,877 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mattis Mikelsen's chess games?
82 games by Mattis Mikelsen, from Aug 2015 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 Mattis Mikelsen has played.
What does Mattis Mikelsen play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Mattis Mikelsen opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mattis Mikelsen answers 1...e5 (62% of games), 1...c6 (19% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games).
What openings does Mattis Mikelsen play as White?
As White, Mattis Mikelsen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mattis Mikelsen play as Black?
As Black, Mattis Mikelsen most often plays: Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Mattis Mikelsen's FIDE rating?
Mattis Mikelsen is currently rated 1,868 in classical chess, 1,806 in rapid and 1,837 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,886 (Feb 2018).
How many games has Mattis Mikelsen played?
Our database contains 82 games by Mattis Mikelsen, covering Aug 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 25 draws, 27 losses (36.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mattis Mikelsen?
82 games by Mattis Mikelsen 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.