Prepare against Mikkel Damtoft Solbakken
Norway · World #37,957 classical · FIDE ID 1568698
When preparing against Mikkel Damtoft Solbakken, expect 1.e4 in 80% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (63%).
Our database contains 62 games by Mikkel Damtoft Solbakken, covering Apr 2022 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Mikkel Damtoft Solbakken's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mikkel Damtoft Solbakken 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 | 1,945 | 1,971 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,923 | 1,950 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,034 | 2,049 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 27 | 3 | 32 | 43.5% |
| As White | 30 | 12 | 2 | 16 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 32 | 15 | 1 | 16 | 46.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 80.0% | 45.8% |
| d4 | 4 | 13.3% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 80% of White games, 45.8% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Solbakken usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …c6 (21% of these games) — Solbakken usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Solbakken usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 13% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Solbakken usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Solbakken usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 13 | 92.9% | 57.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 62.5% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 37.5% | 100.0% |
Mikkel Damtoft Solbakken's chess games
All 62 games by Mikkel Damtoft Solbakken in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2022 - Oct 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: 27 wins, 3 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% | |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B46 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% | |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E69 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Dunst Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Pal Royset | 2,084 | Arctic Chess NGP 2026 | B13 |
| Sep 2025 | Lars Tormod Haugen | 1,997 | Porsgrunn Grand Prix TOUR | A | — |
| Jul 2026 | Even Jahr | 1,877 | Landsturneringen 2026 | 1 | — |
| Jul 2026 | Nicolai Froyshov | 1,871 | Landsturneringen 2026 | 1 | — |
| Jul 2026 | Trond Harald Saltnes | 1,848 | Landsturneringen 2026 | Klasse 1 | B10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landsturneringen 2026 | Klasse 1 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 1,992 |
| Landsturneringen 2026 | 1 | 2026 | 8 | 5 | 1,963 |
| Arctic Chess NGP 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,038 |
| Aprilsjakken NGP 2023 | C | 2023 | 4 | 3 | 1,533 |
| Skjervøy 70 gr N | 2022 | 4 | 1 | 1,400 |
| Tromsøsjakken NGP 2022 | C | 2022 | 4 | 2 | – |
| Det åpne NM i hurtigsjakk | 2026 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,599 |
| Power Solutions Arctic Chess NGP 2026 | A | 2026 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,924 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mikkel Damtoft Solbakken's chess games?
62 games by Mikkel Damtoft Solbakken, from Apr 2022 to Oct 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 Mikkel Damtoft Solbakken has played.
What does Mikkel Damtoft Solbakken play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Mikkel Damtoft Solbakken opens with 1.e4 (80% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mikkel Damtoft Solbakken answers 1...c6 (93% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games).
What openings does Mikkel Damtoft Solbakken play as White?
As White, Mikkel Damtoft Solbakken's most-played openings in our database are: French: Classical Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Vienna Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mikkel Damtoft Solbakken play as Black?
As Black, Mikkel Damtoft Solbakken most often plays: Caro-Kann (4 games, 50.0% win rate); London System (4 games, 100.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Mikkel Damtoft Solbakken's FIDE rating?
Mikkel Damtoft Solbakken is currently rated 1,945 in classical chess, 1,923 in rapid and 2,034 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,971 (May 2026).
How many games has Mikkel Damtoft Solbakken played?
Our database contains 62 games by Mikkel Damtoft Solbakken, covering Apr 2022 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 3 draws, 32 losses (43.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mikkel Damtoft Solbakken?
62 games by Mikkel Damtoft Solbakken 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.