Prepare against Petter Fossan
FM · Norway · World #5,580 classical · FIDE ID 1500260
When preparing against Petter Fossan, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (59% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (77%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Italian Game as White, 21.1% over 19 games.
Our database contains 336 games by Petter Fossan, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Petter Fossan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Petter Fossan 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 | 2,258 | 2,323 | Jan 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,119 | 2,292 | Nov 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,120 | 2,249 | Mar 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 336 | 132 | 111 | 93 | 39.3% |
| As White | 171 | 72 | 59 | 40 | 42.1% |
| As Black | 165 | 60 | 52 | 53 | 36.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Petter Fossan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Petter Fossan's side.
First moves as White (171 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 166 | 97.1% | 60.2% |
| d4 | 3 | 1.8% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.2% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 60.2% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Fossan usually continues Nf3 (59.5% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Fossan usually continues Nf3 (45.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Fossan usually continues d4 (56.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Fossan usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Fossan usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 37 | 58.7% | 60.8% |
| c6 | 19 | 30.2% | 47.4% |
| e6 | 4 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 51 | 77.3% | 44.1% |
| g6 | 7 | 10.6% | 92.9% |
| e6 | 6 | 9.1% | 41.7% |
| c5 | 2 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
Petter Fossan's chess games
All 336 games by Petter Fossan in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 132 wins, 111 draws, 93 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 28 | 13/10/5 | 46.4% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 22 | 14/4/4 | 63.6% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 21 | 7/11/3 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 19 | 4/8/7 | 21.1% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 12 | 9/0/3 | 75.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C55 | Bishop's Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 15 | 4/6/5 | 26.7% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 13 | 8/4/1 | 61.5% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 11 | 1/6/4 | 9.1% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A37 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1987 | Jonathan D Tisdall | 2,475 | Arnold Cup | C09 |
| Jan 1993 | Rune Djurhuus | 2,460 | ch-NOR | A61 |
| Jan 2024 | Frode Elsness | 2,436 | ch-NOR Rapid | C50 |
| Jul 2014 | Sergei Beshukov | 2,423 | 36th Politiken Cup | A04 |
| Nov 2017 | Benjamin Haldorsen | 2,409 | chT-NOR 1718 | B27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NOR | 2015 | 72 | 34 | 2,310 |
| chT-NOR | 2000 | 39 | 22.5 | 2,346 |
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2017 | 20 | 13 | 2,291 |
| chT-NOR east | 1993 | 17 | 12 | 2,501 |
| Wch U20 | 1986 | 13 | 6 | 2,219 |
| ch-NOR Rapid | 2024 | 12 | 5 | 2,163 |
| 36th Politiken Cup | 2014 | 10 | 6 | 2,398 |
| 35th Politiken Cup | 2013 | 10 | 6 | 2,258 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Petter Fossan's chess games?
336 games by Petter Fossan, from Apr 2003 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 Petter Fossan has played.
What does Petter Fossan play on the first move as White?
Across 171 games with White in our database, Petter Fossan opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Petter Fossan answers 1...c5 (59% of games), 1...c6 (30% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (77% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games).
What openings does Petter Fossan play as White?
As White, Petter Fossan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (28 games, 46.4% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (22 games, 63.6% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (21 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 171 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Petter Fossan play as Black?
As Black, Petter Fossan most often plays: Budapest Defense (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 61.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (11 games, 9.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 165 games.
What is Petter Fossan's FIDE rating?
Petter Fossan is currently rated 2,258 in classical chess, 2,119 in rapid and 2,120 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,323 (Jan 2018).
How many games has Petter Fossan played?
Our database contains 336 games by Petter Fossan, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 132 wins, 111 draws, 93 losses (39.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Petter Fossan?
336 games by Petter Fossan 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.