Prepare against Sigmund Lunde
Norway · World #70,759 classical · FIDE ID 1511351
When preparing against Sigmund Lunde, expect 1.e4 in 60% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (47%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 50.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 188 games by Sigmund Lunde, covering Sep 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sigmund Lunde's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sigmund Lunde 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 | 1,818 | 1,932 | Jul 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,812 | 1,901 | Sep 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,734 | 1,898 | Jun 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 188 | 82 | 27 | 79 | 43.6% |
| As White | 93 | 45 | 8 | 40 | 48.4% |
| As Black | 95 | 37 | 19 | 39 | 38.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sigmund Lunde's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sigmund Lunde's side.
First moves as White (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 56 | 60.2% | 48.2% |
| d4 | 14 | 15.1% | 46.4% |
| c4 | 12 | 12.9% | 79.2% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 9.7% | 44.4% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 60% of White games, 48.2% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Lunde usually continues Nf3 (27.3% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Lunde usually continues Nf3 (54.5% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Lunde usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 15% of White games, 46.4% score
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Lunde usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Lunde usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …f5 (14% of these games) — Lunde usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 33 | 67.3% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 4 | 8.2% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 8.2% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 4.1% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 4.1% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 4.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 16 | 47.1% | 40.6% |
| Nf6 | 11 | 32.4% | 59.1% |
| e6 | 5 | 14.7% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
Sigmund Lunde's chess games
All 188 games by Sigmund Lunde in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2010 - 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: 82 wins, 27 draws, 79 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A85 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A09 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 16 | 8/3/5 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2019 | Daniel Ronneland | 2,137 | Lidkoping Open | B94 |
| Jul 2014 | Klaus Nielsen | 2,067 | 36th Politiken Cup | D02 |
| Jun 2019 | Tor Arne Hauge | 2,022 | ch-Nordic Seniors | A01 |
| Jul 2016 | Kjell Ole Kristensen | 2,006 | Helsingor Xtracon Open | D02 |
| Jul 2007 | Daniel Snerthammer | 1,939 | ch-NOR Class 2 | A01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2018 | 30 | 14 | 1,835 |
| ch-Sarpsborg CC | 2003 | 30 | 12.5 | 1,573 |
| ch-NOR Class 2 | 2013 | 14 | 10 | 1,848 |
| ch-Fredrikstad CC | 2003 | 10 | 7 | 1,812 |
| 36th Politiken Cup | 2014 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,846 |
| 37th Politiken Cup | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 1,754 |
| Landsturneringen 2026 | Klasse 1 | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,758 |
| ch-Halden CC | 2012 | 9 | 7.5 | 1,719 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sigmund Lunde's chess games?
188 games by Sigmund Lunde, from Sep 2010 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 Sigmund Lunde has played.
What does Sigmund Lunde play on the first move as White?
Across 93 games with White in our database, Sigmund Lunde opens with 1.e4 (60% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sigmund Lunde answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (47% of games), 1...Nf6 (32% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games).
What openings does Sigmund Lunde play as White?
As White, Sigmund Lunde's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Scandinavian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 93 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sigmund Lunde play as Black?
As Black, Sigmund Lunde most often plays: Sicilian (16 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 95 games.
What is Sigmund Lunde's FIDE rating?
Sigmund Lunde is currently rated 1,818 in classical chess, 1,812 in rapid and 1,734 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,932 (Jul 2017).
How many games has Sigmund Lunde played?
Our database contains 188 games by Sigmund Lunde, covering Sep 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 82 wins, 27 draws, 79 losses (43.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sigmund Lunde?
188 games by Sigmund Lunde 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.