Prepare against Pal Farmen
Norway · World #52,257 classical · FIDE ID 1501283
Our database contains 134 games by Pal Farmen, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pal Farmen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pal Farmen 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 | 1,884 | 1,992 | Feb 2014 |
| Rapid | 1,909 | 1,972 | Jan 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,962 | 1,987 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 134 | 62 | 33 | 39 | 46.3% |
| As White | 71 | 28 | 20 | 23 | 39.4% |
| As Black | 63 | 34 | 13 | 16 | 54.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pal Farmen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pal Farmen's side.
First moves as White (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 69 | 97.2% | 52.2% |
| d4 | 2 | 2.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 52.2% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Farmen usually continues Nc3 (39.3% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Farmen usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …d5 (12% of these games) — Farmen usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Farmen usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 23 | 71.9% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 9.4% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 6.3% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 88.9% | 71.9% |
| c5 | 2 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
Pal Farmen's chess games
All 134 games by Pal Farmen in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 62 wins, 33 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 14 | 3/5/6 | 21.4% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A40 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2006 | Carl Eric Horda | 1,929 | Sandefjord Caissa Open | D01 |
| Sep 2013 | Hakon N Nordstrom | 1,891 | Kragero Grand Prix A | A45 |
| Apr 2004 | Carsten Aubert | 1,883 | Vestfold KM Open | E10 |
| Nov 2005 | Kjetil Lund Hansen | 1,823 | Kragero Open | E91 |
| Jan 2019 | Vidar Johansen | 1,803 | Sandefjord Caissa Spring A | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandefjord Caissa Open | 2006 | 16 | 11 | 1,707 |
| Sandefjord Caissa Spring A | 2019 | 9 | 7.5 | 1,943 |
| ch-Sandefjord CC | 2003 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,532 |
| ch-Sandefjord Caissa CC | 2006 | 7 | 6.5 | 1,890 |
| chT-NOR2 | 1998 | 7 | 4 | – |
| ch-NOR kl 1 | 1999 | 7 | 4.5 | – |
| chT-NOR middle | 2000 | 6 | 3 | – |
| chT-NOR | 2000 | 6 | 1 | 1,895 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pal Farmen's chess games?
134 games by Pal Farmen, from Oct 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 Pal Farmen has played.
What does Pal Farmen play on the first move as White?
Across 71 games with White in our database, Pal Farmen opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pal Farmen answers 1...c6 (72% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games).
What openings does Pal Farmen play as White?
As White, Pal Farmen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack (7 games, 14.3% win rate); King's Gambit (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 71 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pal Farmen play as Black?
As Black, Pal Farmen most often plays: Caro-Kann: Main Line (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 63 games.
What is Pal Farmen's FIDE rating?
Pal Farmen is currently rated 1,884 in classical chess, 1,909 in rapid and 1,962 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,992 (Feb 2014).
How many games has Pal Farmen played?
Our database contains 134 games by Pal Farmen, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 62 wins, 33 draws, 39 losses (46.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pal Farmen?
134 games by Pal Farmen 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.