Prepare against Rune Kleiven Rynning
Norway · World #53,550 classical · FIDE ID 1542893
When preparing against Rune Kleiven Rynning, expect 1.e4 in 80% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (46%).
Our database contains 88 games by Rune Kleiven Rynning, covering May 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Rune Kleiven Rynning's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rune Kleiven Rynning 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 | 1,879 | 1,879 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,758 | 1,762 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,769 | 1,773 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 25 | 23 | 40 | 28.4% |
| As White | 46 | 15 | 10 | 21 | 32.6% |
| As Black | 42 | 10 | 13 | 19 | 23.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rune Kleiven Rynning's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rune Kleiven Rynning's side.
First moves as White (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 37 | 80.4% | 41.9% |
| c4 | 8 | 17.4% | 56.3% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 80% of White games, 41.9% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Rynning usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …c6 (24% of these games) — Rynning usually continues Nc3 (41.7% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Rynning usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 17% of White games, 56.3% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Rynning usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Rynning usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Rynning usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 63.2% | 45.8% |
| e5 | 4 | 21.1% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 15.8% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 46.2% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 6 | 46.2% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
Rune Kleiven Rynning's chess games
All 88 games by Rune Kleiven Rynning in the Chess.ceo database (May 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: 25 wins, 23 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B98 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A31 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Kristoffer Wang Stromhaug | 2,103 | Fagernes GM Swiss Aut | B15 |
| Mar 2024 | Lavinia Valcu | 2,070 | Fagernes Open | B15 |
| Jul 2026 | Snorri Vikanes Bjarnason | 1,944 | Landsturneringen 2026 | Klasse 1 | E05 |
| Jul 2026 | Birk Sather Rostad | 1,940 | Landsturneringen 2026 | Klasse 1 | A05 |
| Jul 2026 | Abishan Arulmaran | 1,930 | Landsturneringen 2026 | Klasse 1 | C47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fagernes Open | 2024 | 17 | 6.5 | 1,812 |
| Fagernes Open B | 2023 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,721 |
| Fagernes GM Swiss Aut | 2025 | 9 | 3 | 1,962 |
| Landsturneringen 2026 | Klasse 1 | 2026 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,093 |
| Fagernes Autumn Open | 2023 | 8 | 0.5 | 1,724 |
| Fagernes TV2 Elo Open | 2017 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,635 |
| Kragero Open B | 2020 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,863 |
| Vestlandsserien 2025/2026 | 2026 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,818 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rune Kleiven Rynning's chess games?
88 games by Rune Kleiven Rynning, from May 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 Kleiven Rynning has played.
What does Rune Kleiven Rynning play on the first move as White?
Across 46 games with White in our database, Rune Kleiven Rynning opens with 1.e4 (80% of games), 1.c4 (17% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rune Kleiven Rynning answers 1...c5 (63% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games), 1...c6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (46% of games), 1...d5 (46% of games), 1...f5 (8% of games).
What openings does Rune Kleiven Rynning play as White?
As White, Rune Kleiven Rynning's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rune Kleiven Rynning play as Black?
As Black, Rune Kleiven Rynning most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Catalan (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 42 games.
What is Rune Kleiven Rynning's FIDE rating?
Rune Kleiven Rynning is currently rated 1,879 in classical chess, 1,758 in rapid and 1,769 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,879 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Rune Kleiven Rynning played?
Our database contains 88 games by Rune Kleiven Rynning, covering May 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 23 draws, 40 losses (28.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rune Kleiven Rynning?
88 games by Rune Kleiven Rynning 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.