Prepare against Runar Mathisen
Norway · World #44,610 classical · FIDE ID 1510266
When preparing against Runar Mathisen, expect 1.e4 in 42% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (64%).
Our database contains 88 games by Runar Mathisen, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Runar Mathisen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Runar 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 | 1,915 | 2,017 | Mar 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,941 | 1,941 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 20 | 22 | 46 | 22.7% |
| As White | 43 | 11 | 11 | 21 | 25.6% |
| As Black | 45 | 9 | 11 | 25 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Runar Mathisen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Runar Mathisen's side.
First moves as White (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 41.9% | 27.8% |
| d4 | 9 | 20.9% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 8 | 18.6% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 7.0% | 33.3% |
| f4 | 3 | 7.0% | 16.7% |
| b3 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 42% of White games, 27.8% score
- …c5 (61% of these games) — Mathisen usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Mathisen usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Mathisen usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 21% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Mathisen usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (22% of these games) — Mathisen usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Mathisen usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 71.4% | 40.0% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 10.7% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 10.7% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 63.6% | 14.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
Runar Mathisen's chess games
All 88 games by Runar Mathisen in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2009 - 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, 22 draws, 46 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C13 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B50 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B39 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A49 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1978 | Margeir Petursson | 2,350 | Kringsja International Open | E66 |
| Apr 2012 | Lars Brastein | 1,902 | Oslo Nordstrand GP A | C14 |
| May 2013 | Stavros Eleftherakis | 1,898 | 8th Iraklio SOI Open A | B06 |
| Aug 2019 | Jorgen Alfven | 1,871 | Lidkoping Open | A49 |
| Jun 2014 | Alexander Buss | 1,866 | 17th Rhein Main Open A | C13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kringsja International Open | 1978 | 9 | 3 | 2,193 |
| 10th Teplice Open | 2015 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,880 |
| 17th Rhein Main Open A | 2014 | 7 | 3 | 1,913 |
| Hamburg St Pauli Open A | 2010 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,785 |
| 4th Rheinland Pfalz Open | 2012 | 6 | 3 | 1,927 |
| 8th Iraklio SOI Open A | 2013 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,885 |
| Oslo Nordstrand GP A | 2012 | 5 | 2 | 1,860 |
| Lidkoping Open | 2019 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,984 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Runar Mathisen's chess games?
88 games by Runar Mathisen, from Apr 2009 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 Runar Mathisen has played.
What does Runar Mathisen play on the first move as White?
Across 43 games with White in our database, Runar Mathisen opens with 1.e4 (42% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games), 1.Nc3 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Runar Mathisen answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...Nc6 (11% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...d6 (18% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games).
What openings does Runar Mathisen play as White?
As White, Runar Mathisen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Richter-Veresov Attack (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Bird's opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 43 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Runar Mathisen play as Black?
As Black, Runar Mathisen most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 45 games.
What is Runar Mathisen's FIDE rating?
Runar Mathisen is currently rated 1,915 in classical chess, 1,941 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,017 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Runar Mathisen played?
Our database contains 88 games by Runar Mathisen, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 22 draws, 46 losses (22.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Runar Mathisen?
88 games by Runar 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.