Prepare against Paal Skogli
Norway · World #59,952 classical · FIDE ID 1508091
Our database contains 119 games by Paal Skogli, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Paal Skogli's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paal Skogli 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 | 1,856 | 1,856 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,863 | 1,863 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,781 | 1,887 | Mar 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 119 | 43 | 23 | 53 | 36.1% |
| As White | 56 | 24 | 12 | 20 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 63 | 19 | 11 | 33 | 30.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paal Skogli's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paal Skogli's side.
First moves as White (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 36 | 64.3% | 48.6% |
| d4 | 17 | 30.4% | 67.6% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 5.4% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 64% of White games, 48.6% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Skogli usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Skogli usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Skogli usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 30% of White games, 67.6% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Skogli usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Skogli usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …f5 (12% of these games) — Skogli usually continues g4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 13 | 43.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 16.7% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 13.3% | 62.5% |
| c5 | 3 | 10.0% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 6.7% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 38.5% | 30.0% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 38.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 15.4% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
Paal Skogli's chess games
All 119 games by Paal Skogli in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2008 - 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: 43 wins, 23 draws, 53 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A10 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C40 | Elephant Gambit | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D01 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A43 | French Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A30 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2004 | Per O Andersen | 2,167 | Oslo Open B | C50 |
| Aug 2007 | Christian Hafner | 2,159 | Baltic Sea Cup | B77 |
| Aug 2007 | Manuela Schmitz | 2,031 | Baltic Sea Cup | C00 |
| Apr 2004 | Jorunn Marie Brekke | 2,009 | ch-NOR Open | C45 |
| Feb 2020 | Oliver Opseth | 1,894 | Kragero Open B | A56 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NOR Open | 2004 | 27 | 11 | 2,067 |
| ch-Konnerud CC | 2020 | 11 | 8.5 | 1,731 |
| Oslo Open B | 2004 | 9 | 4 | 1,991 |
| Drammen Autumn | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,636 |
| Baltic Sea Cup | 2007 | 9 | 3 | 1,831 |
| Asker Open | 2014 | 8 | 3 | 1,530 |
| ch-Drammen CC Class1 | 2011 | 8 | 6 | 1,677 |
| Kragero Open B | 2020 | 7 | 3 | 1,639 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paal Skogli's chess games?
119 games by Paal Skogli, from Jan 2008 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 Skogli has played.
What does Paal Skogli play on the first move as White?
Across 56 games with White in our database, Paal Skogli opens with 1.e4 (64% of games), 1.d4 (30% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paal Skogli answers 1...e5 (43% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games).
What openings does Paal Skogli play as White?
As White, Paal Skogli's most-played openings in our database are: French Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 56 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paal Skogli play as Black?
As Black, Paal Skogli most often plays: Elephant Gambit (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 63 games.
What is Paal Skogli's FIDE rating?
Paal Skogli is currently rated 1,856 in classical chess, 1,863 in rapid and 1,781 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,856 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Paal Skogli played?
Our database contains 119 games by Paal Skogli, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 43 wins, 23 draws, 53 losses (36.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paal Skogli?
119 games by Paal Skogli 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.