Prepare against Skjalg Rafnung
Norway · World #90,540 classical · FIDE ID 1508920
When preparing against Skjalg Rafnung, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (76%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as White, 29.4% over 17 games.
Our database contains 92 games by Skjalg Rafnung, covering Jan 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Skjalg Rafnung's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Skjalg Rafnung 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 | 1,757 | 1,957 | Mar 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,681 | 1,834 | Oct 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92 | 20 | 25 | 47 | 21.7% |
| As White | 44 | 13 | 12 | 19 | 29.5% |
| As Black | 48 | 7 | 13 | 28 | 14.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Skjalg Rafnung's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Skjalg Rafnung's side.
First moves as White (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 44 | 100.0% | 43.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 43.2% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Rafnung usually continues Nc3 (41.2% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Rafnung usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Rafnung usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 18 | 78.3% | 22.2% |
| e6 | 3 | 13.0% | 16.7% |
| e5 | 2 | 8.7% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 76.5% | 34.6% |
| d6 | 3 | 17.6% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
Skjalg Rafnung's chess games
All 92 games by Skjalg Rafnung in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2010 - 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: 20 wins, 25 draws, 47 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 17 | 5/4/8 | 29.4% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 12 | 1/4/7 | 8.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C40 | Elephant Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2014 | Frank Remman | 1,922 | Narvik Rallarsjakken A | B23 |
| Sep 2012 | Ola Hansen | 1,778 | Samfunnsalen Blabyen Grand Prix | C27 |
| Sep 2003 | Stein Berntzen | 1,550 | Hammerfest Open | B23 |
| Sep 2003 | Jan Svenske | 1,514 | Hammerfest Open | C45 |
| Apr 2012 | Endre Machlik | 1,469 | Narvik Rallarsjakken A | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Narvik Rallarsjakken A | 2014 | 8 | 3 | 1,794 |
| chT-NOR | 2000 | 8 | 1 | 1,931 |
| ch-NOR kl M | 1999 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,255 |
| ch-Narvik CC | 2006 | 6 | 2 | 1,556 |
| Tromsoe Open B | 1996 | 5 | 2.5 | – |
| 80 Jubilee Narvik CC Open | 1999 | 5 | 2.5 | – |
| chT-NOR Nord | 2010 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,974 |
| Rallar Open | 2000 | 5 | 3.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Skjalg Rafnung's chess games?
92 games by Skjalg Rafnung, from Jan 2010 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 Skjalg Rafnung has played.
What does Skjalg Rafnung play on the first move as White?
Across 44 games with White in our database, Skjalg Rafnung opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Skjalg Rafnung answers 1...d5 (78% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (76% of games), 1...d6 (18% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games).
What openings does Skjalg Rafnung play as White?
As White, Skjalg Rafnung's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (17 games, 29.4% win rate); French: Advance Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Scotch Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 44 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Skjalg Rafnung play as Black?
As Black, Skjalg Rafnung most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (12 games, 8.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 48 games.
What is Skjalg Rafnung's FIDE rating?
Skjalg Rafnung is currently rated 1,757 in classical chess, 1,681 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,957 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Skjalg Rafnung played?
Our database contains 92 games by Skjalg Rafnung, covering Jan 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 25 draws, 47 losses (21.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Skjalg Rafnung?
92 games by Skjalg Rafnung 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.