Prepare against Sigurd Kittilsen
Norway · World #26,115 classical · FIDE ID 1515624
Our database contains 136 games by Sigurd Kittilsen, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sigurd Kittilsen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sigurd Kittilsen 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 | 2,010 | 2,029 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,004 | 2,021 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,861 | 1,953 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 136 | 52 | 33 | 51 | 38.2% |
| As White | 70 | 28 | 21 | 21 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 66 | 24 | 12 | 30 | 36.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sigurd Kittilsen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sigurd Kittilsen's side.
First moves as White (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 70 | 100.0% | 55.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 55.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Kittilsen usually continues Nf3 (70.5% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Kittilsen usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Kittilsen usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 30 | 93.8% | 35.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 15 | 68.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 27.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
Sigurd Kittilsen's chess games
All 136 games by Sigurd Kittilsen in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - Jul 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: 52 wins, 33 draws, 51 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 12 | 8/2/2 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C10 | French Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| D53 | Slav Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A47 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | Peder Marcus Aamodt | 2,242 | Fagernes GM Open | B28 |
| Jul 2019 | Arne Meurman | 2,014 | Helsingor Xtracon Open | B48 |
| Mar 2016 | Audun Kvam | 2,000 | Oslo Stjernens Open | B33 |
| Jul 2019 | Simen Sorensen | 1,979 | ch-NOR Class1 | E11 |
| Oct 2024 | Jan Sorgjerd | 1,966 | Fagernes GM Swiss Aut | D20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2019 | 19 | 8.5 | 1,959 |
| ch-Hamar CC | 2011 | 18 | 10 | 1,538 |
| Hamar Open A | 2011 | 13 | 5.5 | 1,371 |
| Oslo Stjernens Open | 2017 | 10 | 6 | 1,926 |
| ch-Hedmark & Oppland Region | 2013 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,242 |
| Fagernes GM Swiss Aut | 2024 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,063 |
| Fagernes GM Open | 2025 | 8 | 2 | 2,031 |
| Fagernes Open B | 2023 | 8 | 4 | 1,663 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sigurd Kittilsen's chess games?
136 games by Sigurd Kittilsen, from Sep 2011 to Jul 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 Sigurd Kittilsen has played.
What does Sigurd Kittilsen play on the first move as White?
Across 70 games with White in our database, Sigurd Kittilsen opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sigurd Kittilsen answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (68% of games), 1...Nf6 (27% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does Sigurd Kittilsen play as White?
As White, Sigurd Kittilsen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (12 games, 66.7% win rate); Pirc Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 70 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sigurd Kittilsen play as Black?
As Black, Sigurd Kittilsen most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 66 games.
What is Sigurd Kittilsen's FIDE rating?
Sigurd Kittilsen is currently rated 2,010 in classical chess, 2,004 in rapid and 1,861 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,029 (May 2026).
How many games has Sigurd Kittilsen played?
Our database contains 136 games by Sigurd Kittilsen, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 52 wins, 33 draws, 51 losses (38.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sigurd Kittilsen?
136 games by Sigurd Kittilsen 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.