Prepare against Rune Harald Kristiansen
Norway · World #47,655 classical · FIDE ID 1541323
Our database contains 40 games by Rune Harald Kristiansen, covering Apr 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Rune Harald Kristiansen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rune Harald Kristiansen 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 | 1,902 | 1,994 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,898 | 1,992 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,822 | 1,878 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 15 | 6 | 19 | 37.5% |
| As White | 24 | 9 | 3 | 12 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 16 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 24 | 100.0% | 43.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 43.8% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Kristiansen usually continues c4 (38.9% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Kristiansen usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (4% of these games) — Kristiansen usually continues d5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 1 | 33.3% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 3 | 42.9% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 28.6% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
Rune Harald Kristiansen's chess games
All 40 games by Rune Harald Kristiansen in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2017 - 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: 15 wins, 6 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A50 | Devin Gambit | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Lazard Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D61 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A10 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A02 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2018 | Johannes Luangtep Kvisla | 2,233 | Ski Follosjakken Grand Prix 4 A | A52 |
| Jun 2019 | Eric Thorn | 2,230 | ch-Nordic | D24 |
| Jun 2017 | Mads Vestby-Ellingsen | 2,179 | Oslo Stjernens Open | E12 |
| Oct 2018 | Sheila Barth Stanford | 2,164 | Ski Follosjakken Grand Prix 4 A | A01 |
| May 2019 | Terje Eriksen | 2,145 | chT-NOR Club | A10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Nordic | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,082 |
| Landsturneringen 2026 | Senior 50 | 2026 | 8 | 4 | 1,817 |
| Oslo Stjernens Open | 2017 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,962 |
| Ski Follosjakken Grand Prix 4 A | 2018 | 4 | 2 | 2,171 |
| Norway Chess Open May | 2026 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,070 |
| chT-NOR Club | 2019 | 3 | 2 | 1,968 |
| Ski Follosjakken Grand Prix 1 | 2018 | 2 | 0 | 1,616 |
| Karlstad Open | 2023 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,990 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rune Harald Kristiansen's chess games?
40 games by Rune Harald Kristiansen, from Apr 2017 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 Harald Kristiansen has played.
What does Rune Harald Kristiansen play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Rune Harald Kristiansen opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rune Harald Kristiansen answers 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...c6 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (43% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games).
What openings does Rune Harald Kristiansen play as White?
As White, Rune Harald Kristiansen's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Devin Gambit (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rune Harald Kristiansen play as Black?
As Black, Rune Harald Kristiansen most often plays: English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Rune Harald Kristiansen's FIDE rating?
Rune Harald Kristiansen is currently rated 1,902 in classical chess, 1,898 in rapid and 1,822 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,994 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Rune Harald Kristiansen played?
Our database contains 40 games by Rune Harald Kristiansen, covering Apr 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 6 draws, 19 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rune Harald Kristiansen?
40 games by Rune Harald Kristiansen 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.