Prepare against Mikael Osthus Scharer
Norway · World #125,003 classical · FIDE ID 1588362
When preparing against Mikael Osthus Scharer, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 30 games by Mikael Osthus Scharer, covering Nov 2024 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Mikael Osthus Scharer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mikael Osthus Scharer 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 | 1,663 | 1,695 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,665 | 1,665 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 9 | 5 | 16 | 30.0% |
| As White | 14 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 21.4% |
| As Black | 16 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 37.5% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2024-2026): 63 rated games against 54 different opponents, across 17 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 49 | 23 | 8 | 18 | 46.9% | 1,623 | 1,654 | 8 |
| Rapid | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 40.0% | 1,662 | 1,462 | 1 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 24 | 6 | 5 | 13 | 25.0% |
| Against lower-rated | 21 | 13 | 2 | 6 | 61.9% |
Tournament wins
1 tournament win from 16 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 22 | 8 | 3 | 11 | 1,680 | 1,569 |
| 2025 | 27 | 13 | 6 | 8 | 1,637 | 1,703 |
| 2024 | 14 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 1,544 | 1,455 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mikael Osthus Scharer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mikael Osthus Scharer's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 14 | 100.0% | 32.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 32.1% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Scharer usually continues Bf4 (64.3% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Scharer usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 100.0% | 66.7% |
Mikael Osthus Scharer's chess games
All 30 games by Mikael Osthus Scharer in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2024 - Nov 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: 9 wins, 5 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 11 | 3/0/8 | 27.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% | |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% | |
| Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% | |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Eivind Heggelund Torstad | 1,782 | Stjernens Høstturnering 2026 | — |
| Jul 2026 | Sara Gilsdottir | 1,663 | Landsturneringen 2026 | 2 | — |
| Sep 2025 | Oddvar Kristiansen | 1,616 | Stjernens høstturnering 2025 | B | — |
| Sep 2026 | Ola Beskow | 1,534 | Stjernens Høstturnering 2026 | — |
| Feb 2026 | Jo Anders Sollien | 1,521 | Stjernens klubbmesterskap 2026 | — |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landsturneringen 2026 | Klasse 2 | 2026 | 9 | 3 | 1,549 |
| Landsturneringen 2026 | 2 | 2026 | 8 | 2 | 1,482 |
| Stjernens klubbmesterskap 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,745 |
| Stjernens Høstturnering 2026 | 2026 | 4 | 2 | 1,681 |
| Stjernens høstturnering 2025 | 2025 | 2 | 1 | 1,637 |
| Stjernens høstturnering 2025 | B | 2025 | 2 | 1 | 1,638 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mikael Osthus Scharer's chess games?
30 games by Mikael Osthus Scharer, from Nov 2024 to Nov 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 Mikael Osthus Scharer has played.
What does Mikael Osthus Scharer play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Mikael Osthus Scharer opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mikael Osthus Scharer answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Mikael Osthus Scharer play as White?
As White, Mikael Osthus Scharer's most-played openings in our database are: London System (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mikael Osthus Scharer play as Black?
As Black, Mikael Osthus Scharer most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Mikael Osthus Scharer's FIDE rating?
Mikael Osthus Scharer is currently rated 1,663 in classical chess, 1,665 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,695 (May 2026).
How many games has Mikael Osthus Scharer played?
Our database contains 30 games by Mikael Osthus Scharer, covering Nov 2024 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 5 draws, 16 losses (30.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mikael Osthus Scharer?
30 games by Mikael Osthus Scharer 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.