Prepare against Pal Moe
Norway · World #63,663 classical · FIDE ID 1509829
When preparing against Pal Moe, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (62%).
Our database contains 88 games by Pal Moe, covering Oct 2008 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Pal Moe's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pal Moe 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 | 1,843 | 1,851 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,848 | 1,848 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 28 | 18 | 42 | 31.8% |
| As White | 44 | 17 | 9 | 18 | 38.6% |
| As Black | 44 | 11 | 9 | 24 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pal Moe's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pal Moe's side.
First moves as White (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 44 | 100.0% | 48.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 48.9% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Moe usually continues Nf3 (44.1% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Moe usually continues Nf3 (88.9% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Moe usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 100.0% | 41.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 61.9% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 8 | 38.1% | 12.5% |
Pal Moe's chess games
All 88 games by Pal Moe in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 28 wins, 18 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2010 | Pal Andreas Hansen | 2,075 | 3rd Oslo Sveins Open | B99 |
| Jul 2009 | Peter Willer Svendsen | 1,993 | 31st Politiken Cup | C42 |
| Jul 2008 | Mikael Helin | 1,933 | 30th Politiken Cup | B48 |
| May 2009 | Lars Johansen | 1,802 | Oslo ASKO Pinseturnering A | C81 |
| May 2010 | Johan Salomon | 1,770 | Oslo Akademisk Pfingst Open | E06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30th Politiken Cup | 2008 | 10 | 4 | 1,852 |
| 31st Politiken Cup | 2009 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,929 |
| 11th Oslo Sveins Open | 2018 | 9 | 3 | 1,647 |
| 2nd Oslo Sveins Open | 2009 | 9 | 3 | 1,909 |
| ch-NOR Class 2 | 2013 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,576 |
| Oslo ASKO Pinseturnering A | 2009 | 6 | 3 | 1,695 |
| Oslo Akademisk Pfingst Open | 2010 | 6 | 2 | 1,736 |
| Bergen Sommer Open B | 2008 | 6 | 5 | 1,468 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pal Moe's chess games?
88 games by Pal Moe, from Oct 2008 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 Pal Moe has played.
What does Pal Moe play on the first move as White?
Across 44 games with White in our database, Pal Moe opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pal Moe answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (62% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games).
What openings does Pal Moe play as White?
As White, Pal Moe's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 11.1% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 44 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pal Moe play as Black?
As Black, Pal Moe most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 44 games.
What is Pal Moe's FIDE rating?
Pal Moe is currently rated 1,843 in classical chess, 1,848 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,851 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Pal Moe played?
Our database contains 88 games by Pal Moe, covering Oct 2008 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 18 draws, 42 losses (31.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pal Moe?
88 games by Pal Moe 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.