Prepare against Rune Salomonsen
Norway · World #33,700 classical · FIDE ID 1504118
Our database contains 71 games by Rune Salomonsen, covering Oct 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Rune Salomonsen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rune Salomonsen 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 | 1,965 | 2,019 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,872 | 1,923 | Jan 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,933 | 1,933 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 28 | 10 | 33 | 39.4% |
| As White | 35 | 14 | 5 | 16 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 36 | 14 | 5 | 17 | 38.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rune Salomonsen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rune Salomonsen's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 30 | 85.7% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 4 | 11.4% | 12.5% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Salomonsen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Salomonsen usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- …d5 (7% of these games) — Salomonsen usually continues exd5 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 11% of White games, 12.5% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Salomonsen usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 61.1% | 40.9% |
| e5 | 5 | 27.8% | 30.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 80.0% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
Rune Salomonsen's chess games
All 71 games by Rune Salomonsen in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 28 wins, 10 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A07 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A33 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E67 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B70 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A20 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2002 | Harald B Borchgrevink | 2,168 | chT-NOR qualifier | A65 |
| Jul 2003 | Anders Bering | 2,101 | 25th Politiken Cup | B49 |
| Jul 2003 | Lars Uffe Petersen | 2,047 | 25th Politiken Cup | A48 |
| Jul 2003 | Frederik Oest Moller | 1,928 | 25th Politiken Cup | B25 |
| Feb 2026 | Jon Gunnar Tufta | 1,843 | Vestlandsserien 2025/2026 | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bergen Sommer Open | 2006 | 18 | 8 | 1,636 |
| 25th Politiken Cup | 2003 | 11 | 6 | 2,098 |
| ch-Hordaland | 2005 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,643 |
| Vestlandsserien 2025/2026 | 2026 | 5 | 2 | 1,873 |
| chT-NOR North 0203 | 2003 | 4 | 4 | 2,089 |
| Varturnering Open | 2000 | 4 | 2 | – |
| chT-NOR north 0001 | 2001 | 4 | 0 | 1,631 |
| chT-NOR qualifier | 2002 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,068 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rune Salomonsen's chess games?
71 games by Rune Salomonsen, from Oct 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 Salomonsen has played.
What does Rune Salomonsen play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Rune Salomonsen opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rune Salomonsen answers 1...c5 (61% of games), 1...e5 (28% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games).
What openings does Rune Salomonsen play as White?
As White, Rune Salomonsen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rune Salomonsen play as Black?
As Black, Rune Salomonsen most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Rune Salomonsen's FIDE rating?
Rune Salomonsen is currently rated 1,965 in classical chess, 1,872 in rapid and 1,933 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,019 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Rune Salomonsen played?
Our database contains 71 games by Rune Salomonsen, covering Oct 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 10 draws, 33 losses (39.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rune Salomonsen?
71 games by Rune Salomonsen 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.