Prepare against Morten S Smedsrud
Norway · World #129,971 classical · FIDE ID 1529668
When preparing against Morten S Smedsrud, expect 1.e4 in 42% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (58%).
Our database contains 80 games by Morten S Smedsrud, covering Jan 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Morten S Smedsrud's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Morten S Smedsrud 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 | 1,646 | 1,722 | Oct 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,565 | 1,565 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 23 | 16 | 41 | 28.8% |
| As White | 38 | 12 | 7 | 19 | 31.6% |
| As Black | 42 | 11 | 9 | 22 | 26.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Morten S Smedsrud's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Morten S Smedsrud's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 42.1% | 28.1% |
| d4 | 13 | 34.2% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 7 | 18.4% | 64.3% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 42% of White games, 28.1% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Smedsrud usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Smedsrud usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Smedsrud usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 34% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (46% of these games) — Smedsrud usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Smedsrud usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (15% of these games) — Smedsrud usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 10 | 66.7% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 26.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 57.9% | 40.9% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 42.1% | 43.8% |
Morten S Smedsrud's chess games
All 80 games by Morten S Smedsrud in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2016 - 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: 23 wins, 16 draws, 41 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Dunst Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D44 | Slav Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| D00 | London System | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2020 | David Nesse | 1,836 | Fagernes Open | B12 |
| Jul 2026 | Silas David | 1,733 | Landsturneringen 2026 | Klasse 2 | A41 |
| Oct 2020 | Amanda Mai Irgens Eiding | 1,677 | Fagernes Open | B35 |
| Jan 2019 | Helmut Krause | 1,668 | Gibraltar Amateur Open A | E24 |
| Mar 2026 | Aksel Larsen Storsanden | 1,657 | Stjernens Club Championship 2026 | A11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Stjernen CC B | 2017 | 13 | 6 | 1,498 |
| Gibraltar Amateur Open A | 2019 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,463 |
| Oslo Open | 2019 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,268 |
| Fagernes Chess International | Open | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1,787 |
| Fagernes Open | 2020 | 8 | 4 | 1,607 |
| Fagernes TV2 Elo Open | 2017 | 8 | 3 | 1,378 |
| Landsturneringen 2026 | Klasse 2 | 2026 | 8 | 3 | 1,600 |
| Gibraltar Amateur Open B | 2018 | 5 | 1 | 1,496 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Morten S Smedsrud's chess games?
80 games by Morten S Smedsrud, from Jan 2016 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 Morten S Smedsrud has played.
What does Morten S Smedsrud play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Morten S Smedsrud opens with 1.e4 (42% of games), 1.d4 (34% of games), 1.c4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Morten S Smedsrud answers 1...c6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (58% of games), 1...Nf6 (42% of games).
What openings does Morten S Smedsrud play as White?
As White, Morten S Smedsrud's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Dragon (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Center Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Morten S Smedsrud play as Black?
As Black, Morten S Smedsrud most often plays: Slav Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); London System (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 42 games.
What is Morten S Smedsrud's FIDE rating?
Morten S Smedsrud is currently rated 1,646 in classical chess, 1,565 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,722 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Morten S Smedsrud played?
Our database contains 80 games by Morten S Smedsrud, covering Jan 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 16 draws, 41 losses (28.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Morten S Smedsrud?
80 games by Morten S Smedsrud 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.