Prepare against Ragnar Edvardsen
Norway · World #42,908 classical · FIDE ID 1502719
Our database contains 256 games by Ragnar Edvardsen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ragnar Edvardsen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ragnar Edvardsen 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 | 1,922 | 2,092 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,903 | 2,042 | Aug 2012 |
| Blitz | 1,897 | 1,983 | Sep 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 256 | 81 | 71 | 104 | 31.6% |
| As White | 131 | 35 | 30 | 66 | 26.7% |
| As Black | 125 | 46 | 41 | 38 | 36.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ragnar Edvardsen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ragnar Edvardsen's side.
First moves as White (131 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 109 | 83.2% | 38.1% |
| d4 | 22 | 16.8% | 38.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 38.1% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Edvardsen usually continues Nf3 (30.6% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Edvardsen usually continues Nf3 (45.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Edvardsen usually continues d4 (42.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 17% of White games, 38.6% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Edvardsen usually continues Nf3 (40.9% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Edvardsen usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (5% of these games) — Edvardsen usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 27 | 45.8% | 61.1% |
| e5 | 19 | 32.2% | 47.4% |
| c6 | 12 | 20.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 38 | 100.0% | 51.3% |
Ragnar Edvardsen's chess games
All 256 games by Ragnar Edvardsen in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 81 wins, 71 draws, 104 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 18 | 1/6/11 | 5.6% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 12 | 4/6/2 | 33.3% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| D75 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A33 | English Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| C24 | Italian Game | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1983 | Francisco R.T. Trois | 2,395 | Hamar Open | A48 |
| Jan 1992 | Nils Ragnar Grotnes | 2,310 | chT-NOR east | B85 |
| Jan 2001 | Oystein Sande | 2,295 | Troll Masters | E10 |
| Aug 2001 | Denis Wallin | 2,192 | ch-Nordic | E10 |
| Jul 2003 | Henning Rasmussen | 2,190 | 25th Politiken Cup | E10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2016 | 29 | 14 | 1,970 |
| ch-Drammen CC | 2015 | 19 | 9 | 1,945 |
| chT-NOR east | 1993 | 18 | 5.5 | 2,159 |
| Drammen Autumn | 2010 | 17 | 12.5 | 1,951 |
| ch-Drammen CC Master | 2012 | 14 | 8.5 | 1,987 |
| 25th Politiken Cup | 2003 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,242 |
| Oslo Nordstrand Open | 2017 | 10 | 4 | 2,021 |
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2016 | 10 | 5 | 2,052 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ragnar Edvardsen's chess games?
256 games by Ragnar Edvardsen, from Apr 2003 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 Ragnar Edvardsen has played.
What does Ragnar Edvardsen play on the first move as White?
Across 131 games with White in our database, Ragnar Edvardsen opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ragnar Edvardsen answers 1...c5 (46% of games), 1...e5 (32% of games), 1...c6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Ragnar Edvardsen play as White?
As White, Ragnar Edvardsen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (18 games, 5.6% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (9 games, 22.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 131 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ragnar Edvardsen play as Black?
As Black, Ragnar Edvardsen most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (11 games, 27.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 125 games.
What is Ragnar Edvardsen's FIDE rating?
Ragnar Edvardsen is currently rated 1,922 in classical chess, 1,903 in rapid and 1,897 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,092 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Ragnar Edvardsen played?
Our database contains 256 games by Ragnar Edvardsen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 81 wins, 71 draws, 104 losses (31.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ragnar Edvardsen?
256 games by Ragnar Edvardsen 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.