Prepare against Paal Kristian Levang
Norway · World #38,224 classical · FIDE ID 820695
When preparing against Paal Kristian Levang, expect 1.Nf3 in 33% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (76% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (57%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Pirc Defense as Black, 52.6% over 19 games.
Our database contains 71 games by Paal Kristian Levang, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Paal Kristian Levang's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paal Kristian Levang 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 | 1,943 | 2,053 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,027 | 2,052 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,909 | 1,972 | Jul 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 28 | 9 | 34 | 39.4% |
| As White | 33 | 12 | 3 | 18 | 36.4% |
| As Black | 38 | 16 | 6 | 16 | 42.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paal Kristian Levang's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paal Kristian Levang's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 11 | 33.3% | 31.8% |
| c4 | 10 | 30.3% | 25.0% |
| d4 | 7 | 21.2% | 71.4% |
| e4 | 3 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 6.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 33% of White games, 31.8% score
- …d5 (45% of these games) — Levang usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Levang usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Levang usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 30% of White games, 25.0% score
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Levang usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Levang usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Levang usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 16 | 76.2% | 62.5% |
| e5 | 3 | 14.3% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 57.1% | 56.3% |
| d6 | 3 | 21.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
Paal Kristian Levang's chess games
All 71 games by Paal Kristian Levang in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - 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: 28 wins, 9 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A36 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 19 | 10/3/6 | 52.6% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2004 | Ivar Areklett | 2,081 | Oslo Open B | B07 |
| Sep 2004 | Alessandro Bossi | 2,053 | 9th Cesenatico Open | B08 |
| Sep 2004 | Michal Novotny | 2,030 | 9th Cesenatico Open | B07 |
| Sep 2004 | Giampiero Rossi | 2,012 | 9th Cesenatico Open | A07 |
| Apr 2009 | Jathavan Suntharalingam | 1,950 | Knut Bockman Cup | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9th Cesenatico Open | 2004 | 9 | 4 | 2,051 |
| ch-NOR Open | 2006 | 9 | 4 | 2,129 |
| Oslo Open B | 2004 | 9 | 8 | 2,392 |
| Knut Bockman Cup | 2009 | 8 | 3 | 1,870 |
| Oslo Open 3b | 2005 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,873 |
| Sandefjord Open | 2002 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,577 |
| Jarleslaget Open | 1997 | 4 | 1 | 2,160 |
| chT-NOR Clubs | 2010 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,547 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paal Kristian Levang's chess games?
71 games by Paal Kristian Levang, from Jan 2005 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 Paal Kristian Levang has played.
What does Paal Kristian Levang play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Paal Kristian Levang opens with 1.Nf3 (33% of games), 1.c4 (30% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paal Kristian Levang answers 1...d6 (76% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (57% of games), 1...d6 (21% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games).
What openings does Paal Kristian Levang play as White?
As White, Paal Kristian Levang's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (8 games, 37.5% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paal Kristian Levang play as Black?
As Black, Paal Kristian Levang most often plays: Pirc Defense (19 games, 52.6% win rate); Queen's Gambit (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Paal Kristian Levang's FIDE rating?
Paal Kristian Levang is currently rated 1,943 in classical chess, 2,027 in rapid and 1,909 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,053 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Paal Kristian Levang played?
Our database contains 71 games by Paal Kristian Levang, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 9 draws, 34 losses (39.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paal Kristian Levang?
71 games by Paal Kristian Levang 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.