Prepare against Pal Strande Mathisen
Norway · World #93,253 classical · FIDE ID 1554336
When preparing against Pal Strande Mathisen, expect 1.e4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (39% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%).
Our database contains 57 games by Pal Strande Mathisen, covering Nov 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pal Strande Mathisen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pal Strande Mathisen 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 | 1,749 | 1,788 | Apr 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,712 | 1,712 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,777 | 1,777 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 20 | 15 | 22 | 35.1% |
| As White | 26 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 34.6% |
| As Black | 31 | 11 | 8 | 12 | 35.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pal Strande Mathisen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pal Strande Mathisen's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 50.0% | 57.7% |
| d4 | 13 | 50.0% | 38.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 50% of White games, 57.7% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Mathisen usually continues c3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Mathisen usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Mathisen usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 50% of White games, 38.5% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Mathisen usually continues c4 (35.7% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Mathisen usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Mathisen usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 7 | 38.9% | 28.6% |
| d5 | 5 | 27.8% | 60.0% |
| c5 | 5 | 27.8% | 90.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 60.0% | 58.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 30.0% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Pal Strande Mathisen's chess games
All 57 games by Pal Strande Mathisen in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2019 - 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: 20 wins, 15 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C22 | Center Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E28 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D70 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D29 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D61 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1999 | Oystein Flotten | 1,636 | chT-NOR | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kalotturneringen | 2000 | 20 | 10 | 2,343 |
| chT-NOR2 | 1998 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,025 |
| ch-NOR kl 1 | 1999 | 7 | 4.5 | – |
| ch-NOR M1 | 1997 | 6 | 0.5 | 1,422 |
| Tromsoe Open | 1998 | 5 | 3 | – |
| Kretsmesterskap qual | 1998 | 3 | 2.5 | – |
| chT-NOR | 1999 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,650 |
| ch-NOR qual | 1999 | 2 | 0 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pal Strande Mathisen's chess games?
57 games by Pal Strande Mathisen, from Nov 2019 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 Strande Mathisen has played.
What does Pal Strande Mathisen play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Pal Strande Mathisen opens with 1.e4 (50% of games), 1.d4 (50% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pal Strande Mathisen answers 1...e6 (39% of games), 1...d5 (28% of games), 1...c5 (28% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games).
What openings does Pal Strande Mathisen play as White?
As White, Pal Strande Mathisen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Center Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pal Strande Mathisen play as Black?
As Black, Pal Strande Mathisen most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Pal Strande Mathisen's FIDE rating?
Pal Strande Mathisen is currently rated 1,749 in classical chess, 1,712 in rapid and 1,777 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,788 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Pal Strande Mathisen played?
Our database contains 57 games by Pal Strande Mathisen, covering Nov 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 15 draws, 22 losses (35.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pal Strande Mathisen?
57 games by Pal Strande Mathisen 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.