Prepare against Per Nestande
Norway · World #43,563 classical · FIDE ID 1505084
Our database contains 30 games by Per Nestande, covering Sep 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Per Nestande's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Per Nestande 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 | 1,919 | 2,014 | Jan 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 33.3% |
| As White | 13 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 30.8% |
| As Black | 17 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 35.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Per Nestande's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Per Nestande's side.
First moves as White (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 100.0% | 46.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 46.2% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Nestande usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Nestande usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Nestande usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 100.0% | 38.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (1 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 1 | 100.0% | 100.0% |
Per Nestande's chess games
All 30 games by Per Nestande in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - Aug 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: 10 wins, 8 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B82 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A62 | Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C82 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C30 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Jon Gunnar Tufta | 1,857 | Vestlandsserien 2025/2026 | C38 |
| Feb 2010 | Ole Emil Frisvold | 1,817 | chT-NOR West Nord 0910 | B33 |
| Jan 2003 | Jostein Stakseng | 1,789 | chT-NOR North 0203 | B04 |
| Jan 2005 | Arne-Henrik Hammersland | 1,686 | Bergen Open | C06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vestlandsserien 2025/2026 | 2026 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,178 |
| chT-NOR North 0203 | 2003 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,974 |
| chT-NOR qualifier | 2002 | 4 | 1 | 2,156 |
| chT-NOR 9900 | 2000 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,962 |
| chT-NOR West Nord 0910 | 2010 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,903 |
| chT-NOR North 9899 | 1999 | 3 | 1 | 2,258 |
| Bergen Open | 2005 | 2 | 1 | 1,707 |
| chT-NOR | 2000 | 1 | 1 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Per Nestande's chess games?
30 games by Per Nestande, from Sep 2011 to Aug 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 Per Nestande has played.
What does Per Nestande play on the first move as White?
Across 13 games with White in our database, Per Nestande opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Per Nestande answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Per Nestande play as White?
As White, Per Nestande's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 13 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Per Nestande play as Black?
As Black, Per Nestande most often plays: English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Per Nestande's FIDE rating?
Per Nestande is currently rated 1,919 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,014 (Jan 2012).
How many games has Per Nestande played?
Our database contains 30 games by Per Nestande, covering Sep 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 8 draws, 12 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Per Nestande?
30 games by Per Nestande 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.