Prepare against Simen Agdestein
GM · Norway · World #521 classical · FIDE ID 1500015
Our database contains 1,733 games by Simen Agdestein, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Simen Agdestein's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Simen Agdestein 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 | 2,508 | 2,637 | Jul 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,470 | 2,643 | Mar 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,456 | 2,668 | Jul 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,733 | 843 | 505 | 385 | 48.6% |
| As White | 877 | 462 | 254 | 161 | 52.7% |
| As Black | 856 | 381 | 251 | 224 | 44.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Simen Agdestein's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Simen Agdestein's side.
First moves as White (877 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 533 | 60.8% | 66.1% |
| c4 | 169 | 19.3% | 60.4% |
| e4 | 126 | 14.4% | 81.0% |
| Nf3 | 45 | 5.1% | 66.7% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.2% | 25.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 61% of White games, 66.1% score
- …Nf6 (69% of these games) — Agdestein usually continues c4 (67.3% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Agdestein usually continues c4 (61.3% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Agdestein usually continues c4 (95.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 19% of White games, 60.4% score
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Agdestein usually continues Nc3 (57.9% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Agdestein usually continues Nc3 (65.6% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Agdestein usually continues Nf3 (15.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (363 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 114 | 31.4% | 65.8% |
| e6 | 96 | 26.4% | 57.3% |
| e5 | 81 | 22.3% | 50.6% |
| Nf6 | 31 | 8.5% | 67.7% |
| c6 | 24 | 6.6% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 9 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (341 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 148 | 43.4% | 59.1% |
| e6 | 97 | 28.4% | 49.0% |
| f5 | 47 | 13.8% | 67.0% |
| d5 | 45 | 13.2% | 56.7% |
| g6 | 4 | 1.2% | 75.0% |
Simen Agdestein's chess games
All 1,733 games by Simen Agdestein in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 843 wins, 505 draws, 385 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 72 | 31/28/13 | 43.1% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 61 | 27/18/16 | 44.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 50 | 20/22/8 | 40.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 46 | 22/17/7 | 47.8% |
| A16 | English Opening | 45 | 20/15/10 | 44.4% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 40 | 25/5/10 | 62.5% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 33 | 14/12/7 | 42.4% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 30 | 16/7/7 | 53.3% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 27 | 15/8/4 | 55.6% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 27 | 11/9/7 | 40.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 71 | 23/23/25 | 32.4% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 55 | 19/17/19 | 34.5% |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 54 | 27/18/9 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 44 | 24/12/8 | 54.5% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 32 | 9/12/11 | 28.1% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 31 | 16/10/5 | 51.6% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 31 | 12/15/4 | 38.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 30 | 14/9/7 | 46.7% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 27 | 11/9/7 | 40.7% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 27 | 14/8/5 | 51.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2014 | Veselin Topalov | 2,784 | 30th EU-Cup | D38 |
| Nov 2010 | Hikaru Nakamura | 2,741 | Oslo BNbank KO | A88 |
| Jan 1991 | Anatoly Karpov | 2,730 | Gjovik Match | C10 |
| Oct 2015 | Nikita Vitiugov | 2,725 | Wch Rapid | A90 |
| Feb 2001 | Alexei Shirov | 2,718 | Bergen Radisson SAS Match | D12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NOR | 2025 | 179 | 130.5 | 2,588 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 110 | 65 | 2,385 |
| Wch Rapid | 2016 | 30 | 14 | 2,543 |
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2018 | 30 | 22.5 | 2,576 |
| Wch U20 | 1987 | 26 | 17.5 | 2,529 |
| ch-Nordic | 1985 | 22 | 14 | 2,546 |
| 9th Wch Blitz | 2015 | 21 | 9 | 2,503 |
| Wch Blitz | 2016 | 21 | 8 | 2,533 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Magnus Carlsen (23 games) · Rune Djurhuus (21 games) · Berge Ostenstad (19 games) · Jon Ludvig Hammer (18 games) · Johann Hjartarson (16 games) · Curt Hansen (12 games) · Frode Olav Olsen Urkedal (12 games) · Einar J Gausel (12 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Simen Agdestein's chess games?
1,733 games by Simen Agdestein, from Apr 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 Simen Agdestein has played.
What does Simen Agdestein play on the first move as White?
Across 877 games with White in our database, Simen Agdestein opens with 1.d4 (61% of games), 1.c4 (19% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Simen Agdestein answers 1...c5 (31% of games), 1...e6 (26% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (43% of games), 1...e6 (28% of games), 1...f5 (14% of games).
What openings does Simen Agdestein play as White?
As White, Simen Agdestein's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (72 games, 43.1% win rate); Slav Defense (61 games, 44.3% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (50 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 877 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Simen Agdestein play as Black?
As Black, Simen Agdestein most often plays: Horwitz Defense (71 games, 32.4% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (55 games, 34.5% win rate); Dutch Defense (54 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 856 games.
What is Simen Agdestein's FIDE rating?
Simen Agdestein is currently rated 2,508 in classical chess, 2,470 in rapid and 2,456 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,637 (Jul 2014).
How many games has Simen Agdestein played?
Our database contains 1,733 games by Simen Agdestein, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 843 wins, 505 draws, 385 losses (48.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Simen Agdestein?
1,733 games by Simen Agdestein 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.