Prepare against Nicolai Froyshov
Norway · World #43,745 classical · FIDE ID 1557777
When preparing against Nicolai Froyshov, expect 1.d4 in 69% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 30 games by Nicolai Froyshov, covering Apr 2019 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Nicolai Froyshov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nicolai Froyshov 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 | 1,919 | 1,919 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,954 | 1,964 | Feb 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,981 | 1,986 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 11 | 7 | 12 | 36.7% |
| As White | 15 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 15 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nicolai Froyshov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nicolai Froyshov's side.
First moves as White (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 9 | 69.2% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 3 | 23.1% | 66.7% |
| e4 | 1 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 69% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Froyshov usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …d5 (11% of these games) — Froyshov usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (11% of these games) — Froyshov usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 23% of White games, 66.7% score
- …e5 (67% of these games) — Froyshov usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (33% of these games) — Froyshov usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 87.5% | 7.1% |
| e5 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 100.0% | 62.5% |
Nicolai Froyshov's chess games
All 30 games by Nicolai Froyshov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2019 - 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: 11 wins, 7 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A53 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A96 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D47 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E40 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Raad Mirza | 2,000 | NM Fischersjakk (Freestyle) 2026 | ? |
| Jul 2026 | Hakon Odegard | 1,946 | Landsturneringen 2026 | Klasse 1 | A22 |
| Jul 2026 | Birk Sather Rostad | 1,940 | Landsturneringen 2026 | Klasse 1 | E60 |
| Jul 2026 | Kurt Magnus Berg | 1,937 | Landsturneringen 2026 | Klasse 1 | A96 |
| Jan 2026 | Magne Stangeland Harr | 1,820 | Det åpne NM i hurtigsjakk | A11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Det åpne NM i hurtigsjakk | 2026 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,787 |
| Fagernes International Autumn 2026 | Open | 2026 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,833 |
| Landsturneringen 2026 | Klasse 1 | 2026 | 8 | 5 | 1,990 |
| NM Fischersjakk (Freestyle) 2026 | 2026 | 4 | 1 | 1,778 |
| Hamar Ridabu School B | 2019 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,103 |
| ch-Hamar CC | 2020 | 1 | 1 | 1,743 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nicolai Froyshov's chess games?
30 games by Nicolai Froyshov, from Apr 2019 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 Nicolai Froyshov has played.
What does Nicolai Froyshov play on the first move as White?
Across 13 games with White in our database, Nicolai Froyshov opens with 1.d4 (69% of games), 1.c4 (23% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nicolai Froyshov answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Nicolai Froyshov play as White?
As White, Nicolai Froyshov's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nicolai Froyshov play as Black?
As Black, Nicolai Froyshov most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Nicolai Froyshov's FIDE rating?
Nicolai Froyshov is currently rated 1,919 in classical chess, 1,954 in rapid and 1,981 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,919 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Nicolai Froyshov played?
Our database contains 30 games by Nicolai Froyshov, covering Apr 2019 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 7 draws, 12 losses (36.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nicolai Froyshov?
30 games by Nicolai Froyshov 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.