Prepare against Per Skogli
Norway · World #86,925 classical · FIDE ID 1506692
When preparing against Per Skogli, expect 1.e4 in 68% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%).
Our database contains 51 games by Per Skogli, covering Jul 2006 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Per Skogli's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Per 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 | 1,767 | 1,805 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,701 | 1,747 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 12 | 7 | 32 | 23.5% |
| As White | 22 | 6 | 2 | 14 | 27.3% |
| As Black | 29 | 6 | 5 | 18 | 20.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Per Skogli's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Per Skogli's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 68.2% | 30.0% |
| Nc3 | 6 | 27.3% | 41.7% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 68% of White games, 30.0% score
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Skogli usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Skogli usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Skogli usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nc3 — 27% of White games, 41.7% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Skogli usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Skogli usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Skogli usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 56.3% | 22.2% |
| e5 | 4 | 25.0% | 62.5% |
| c5 | 2 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 80.0% | 18.8% |
| e6 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
Per Skogli's chess games
All 51 games by Per Skogli in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - 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: 12 wins, 7 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C36 | Vienna Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A43 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C40 | Elephant Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2006 | Gunnar Bue | 1,856 | ch-NOR Open | B09 |
| Jul 2026 | Tor Hoisater | 1,478 | Landsturneringen 2026 | Senior 50 | B00 |
| Jul 2006 | Morten Jervan | 1,255 | chB-NOR | C40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NOR Open | 2006 | 27 | 8.5 | 1,879 |
| Gausdal Classics Elo Open | 2007 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,381 |
| Landsturneringen 2026 | Senior 50 | 2026 | 8 | 2 | 1,606 |
| chB-NOR | 2006 | 3 | 1 | 1,121 |
| Molde | 2004 | 1 | 0 | – |
| 34th ch-NOR Open | 2003 | 1 | 0 | – |
| Baerum NTG GP | 2002 | 1 | 1 | 1,882 |
| Sandefjord GP Group A | 2006 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,818 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Per Skogli's chess games?
51 games by Per Skogli, from Jul 2006 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 Skogli has played.
What does Per Skogli play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Per Skogli opens with 1.e4 (68% of games), 1.Nc3 (27% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Per Skogli answers 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games).
What openings does Per Skogli play as White?
As White, Per Skogli's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Per Skogli play as Black?
As Black, Per Skogli most often plays: Alekhine Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Budapest Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Elephant Gambit (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Per Skogli's FIDE rating?
Per Skogli is currently rated 1,767 in classical chess, 1,701 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,805 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Per Skogli played?
Our database contains 51 games by Per Skogli, covering Jul 2006 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 7 draws, 32 losses (23.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Per Skogli?
51 games by Per 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.