Prepare against Nikolai Olsen Wernberg
Norway · World #24,132 classical · FIDE ID 1542770
When preparing against Nikolai Olsen Wernberg, expect 1.Nf3 in 56% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%).
Our database contains 35 games by Nikolai Olsen Wernberg, covering Jul 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nikolai Olsen Wernberg's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikolai Olsen Wernberg 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 | 2,024 | 2,024 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,869 | 1,869 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,954 | 1,970 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 12 | 6 | 17 | 34.3% |
| As White | 18 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 22.2% |
| As Black | 17 | 8 | 1 | 8 | 47.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nikolai Olsen Wernberg's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nikolai Olsen Wernberg's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 10 | 55.6% | 30.0% |
| e4 | 7 | 38.9% | 42.9% |
| d4 | 1 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 56% of White games, 30.0% score
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Wernberg usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Wernberg usually continues g3 (16.7% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Wernberg usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 39% of White games, 42.9% score
- …e5 (43% of these games) — Wernberg usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …f5 (14% of these games) — Wernberg usually continues exf5 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Wernberg usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 54.5% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 5 | 45.5% | 80.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 75.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 25.0% | 100.0% |
Nikolai Olsen Wernberg's chess games
All 35 games by Nikolai Olsen Wernberg in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2017 - 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: 12 wins, 6 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A37 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D47 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D79 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C26 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C24 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | Nikolay Jorgensen Den Roover | 2,004 | Fagernes GM Open | A13 |
| Jul 2023 | Gustav Hestholm | 1,944 | chB-NOR | B41 |
| Jul 2023 | Ask Amundsen | 1,918 | chB-NOR | B22 |
| Jul 2023 | Hassen M Morad | 1,862 | chB-NOR | E62 |
| Jun 2017 | Sigurd Rommetveit | 1,190 | Tromsoe NNM Junior | C26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fagernes GM Open | 2025 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,861 |
| Tromsoe NNM Junior | 2017 | 8 | 6 | 1,450 |
| chB-NOR | 2023 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,035 |
| Tromsoe September Open | 2021 | 4 | 1 | 1,813 |
| chT-NOR Club | 2024 | 4 | 1 | 1,904 |
| Tromsoe Mars GP B | 2017 | 4 | 2 | 962 |
| ch-Tromsoe CC | 2017 | 1 | 0 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nikolai Olsen Wernberg's chess games?
35 games by Nikolai Olsen Wernberg, from Jul 2017 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 Nikolai Olsen Wernberg has played.
What does Nikolai Olsen Wernberg play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Nikolai Olsen Wernberg opens with 1.Nf3 (56% of games), 1.e4 (39% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikolai Olsen Wernberg answers 1...c5 (55% of games), 1...e5 (45% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Nikolai Olsen Wernberg play as White?
As White, Nikolai Olsen Wernberg's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikolai Olsen Wernberg play as Black?
As Black, Nikolai Olsen Wernberg most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Glek System (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Nikolai Olsen Wernberg's FIDE rating?
Nikolai Olsen Wernberg is currently rated 2,024 in classical chess, 1,869 in rapid and 1,954 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,024 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Nikolai Olsen Wernberg played?
Our database contains 35 games by Nikolai Olsen Wernberg, covering Jul 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 6 draws, 17 losses (34.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikolai Olsen Wernberg?
35 games by Nikolai Olsen Wernberg 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.