Prepare against Rune Djurhuus
GM · Norway · World #1,943 classical · FIDE ID 1500082
When preparing against Rune Djurhuus, expect 1.e4 in 55% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (59% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: King's Indian: Sämisch as Black, 16.7% over 24 games.
Our database contains 1,448 games by Rune Djurhuus, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Rune Djurhuus's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rune Djurhuus 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 | 2,386 | 2,483 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,332 | 2,479 | Sep 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,349 | 2,380 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,448 | 658 | 432 | 358 | 45.4% |
| As White | 741 | 361 | 219 | 161 | 48.7% |
| As Black | 707 | 297 | 213 | 197 | 42.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rune Djurhuus's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rune Djurhuus's side.
First moves as White (741 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 405 | 54.7% | 62.8% |
| d4 | 256 | 34.5% | 62.3% |
| Nf3 | 50 | 6.7% | 67.0% |
| Nc3 | 13 | 1.8% | 69.2% |
| c4 | 11 | 1.5% | 86.4% |
| g3 | 4 | 0.5% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 55% of White games, 62.8% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Djurhuus usually continues Nf3 (57.9% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Djurhuus usually continues Nf3 (60.1% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Djurhuus usually continues d4 (68.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 35% of White games, 62.3% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Djurhuus usually continues c4 (60.1% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Djurhuus usually continues c4 (70.4% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Djurhuus usually continues e4 (92.9% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (270 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 160 | 59.3% | 52.5% |
| c5 | 83 | 30.7% | 68.7% |
| Nc6 | 9 | 3.3% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 7 | 2.6% | 64.3% |
| d5 | 4 | 1.5% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 2 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (280 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 231 | 82.5% | 54.5% |
| e6 | 25 | 8.9% | 56.0% |
| f5 | 8 | 2.9% | 62.5% |
| c5 | 4 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 1.4% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Rune Djurhuus's chess games
All 1,448 games by Rune Djurhuus 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: 658 wins, 432 draws, 358 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | Sicilian | 54 | 24/14/16 | 44.4% |
| E14 | Indian Defense | 38 | 18/13/7 | 47.4% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 37 | 18/16/3 | 48.6% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 32 | 16/11/5 | 50.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 26 | 13/9/4 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 26 | 16/4/6 | 61.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 22 | 12/6/4 | 54.5% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 21 | 15/5/1 | 71.4% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 20 | 8/4/8 | 40.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 19 | 9/8/2 | 47.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 74 | 26/30/18 | 35.1% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 66 | 24/17/25 | 36.4% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 55 | 24/15/16 | 43.6% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 51 | 19/14/18 | 37.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 39 | 15/14/10 | 38.5% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 38 | 17/13/8 | 44.7% |
| A31 | English Opening | 26 | 10/12/4 | 38.5% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 25 | 13/8/4 | 52.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 24 | 4/10/10 | 16.7% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 23 | 13/4/6 | 56.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2022 | Aryan Tari | 2,660 | chT-NOR Elite 2122 | C17 |
| Nov 2010 | Jon Ludvig Hammer | 2,647 | chT-NOR 1011 | D02 |
| Jan 1996 | Igor Glek | 2,635 | 18th Politiken Cup | C01 |
| Jan 1993 | Simen Agdestein | 2,630 | Kalotturneringen | E60 |
| Sep 1996 | Vasilios Kotronias | 2,615 | Olympiad-32 | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NOR | 2023 | 283 | 163.5 | 2,445 |
| Troll Masters | 2002 | 54 | 33.5 | 2,465 |
| Gausdal Int | 1995 | 53 | 31.5 | 2,498 |
| ch-EU U21 | 1991 | 50 | 26.5 | 2,394 |
| Oslo Open | 2017 | 45 | 31 | 2,425 |
| Peer Gynt | 1995 | 44 | 29 | 2,539 |
| chT-NOR | 2006 | 38 | 24.5 | 2,454 |
| Wch U20 | 1990 | 24 | 11 | 2,330 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Einar J Gausel (37 games) · Berge Ostenstad (33 games) · Jonathan D Tisdall (27 games) · Kjetil A. Lie (22 games) · Frode Elsness (22 games) · Simen Agdestein (21 games) · Heikki M.J. Westerinen (15 games) · Frode Olav Olsen Urkedal (15 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rune Djurhuus's chess games?
1,448 games by Rune Djurhuus, 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 Rune Djurhuus has played.
What does Rune Djurhuus play on the first move as White?
Across 741 games with White in our database, Rune Djurhuus opens with 1.e4 (55% of games), 1.d4 (35% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rune Djurhuus answers 1...e6 (59% of games), 1...c5 (31% of games), 1...Nc6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games), 1...f5 (3% of games).
What openings does Rune Djurhuus play as White?
As White, Rune Djurhuus's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (54 games, 44.4% win rate); Indian Defense (38 games, 47.4% win rate); Slav Defense (37 games, 48.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 741 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rune Djurhuus play as Black?
As Black, Rune Djurhuus most often plays: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (74 games, 35.1% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (66 games, 36.4% win rate); Indian Defense (55 games, 43.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 707 games.
What is Rune Djurhuus's FIDE rating?
Rune Djurhuus is currently rated 2,386 in classical chess, 2,332 in rapid and 2,349 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,483 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Rune Djurhuus played?
Our database contains 1,448 games by Rune Djurhuus, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 658 wins, 432 draws, 358 losses (45.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rune Djurhuus?
1,448 games by Rune Djurhuus 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.