Prepare against Sondre Merkesvik
FM · Norway · World #8,617 classical · FIDE ID 1514350
Our database contains 422 games by Sondre Merkesvik, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sondre Merkesvik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sondre Merkesvik 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 | 2,193 | 2,304 | May 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,064 | 2,078 | Jan 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,130 | 2,158 | Jan 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 422 | 165 | 104 | 153 | 39.1% |
| As White | 212 | 90 | 51 | 71 | 42.5% |
| As Black | 210 | 75 | 53 | 82 | 35.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sondre Merkesvik's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sondre Merkesvik's side.
First moves as White (212 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 108 | 50.9% | 54.2% |
| e4 | 45 | 21.2% | 68.9% |
| d4 | 40 | 18.9% | 42.5% |
| g3 | 16 | 7.5% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 1.4% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 51% of White games, 54.2% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Merkesvik usually continues g3 (57.6% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Merkesvik usually continues g3 (39.6% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Merkesvik usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 21% of White games, 68.9% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Merkesvik usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Merkesvik usually continues Nf3 (73.1% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Merkesvik usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 49 | 59.8% | 56.1% |
| c5 | 23 | 28.0% | 47.8% |
| c6 | 6 | 7.3% | 41.7% |
| g6 | 3 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 79 | 98.8% | 48.1% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Sondre Merkesvik's chess games
All 422 games by Sondre Merkesvik in the Chess.ceo database (May 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: 165 wins, 104 draws, 153 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Réti Opening | 61 | 23/15/23 | 37.7% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| E05 | Catalan | 14 | 3/7/4 | 21.4% |
| D78 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 7/1/4 | 58.3% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A07 | Hungarian Opening | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| A30 | English Opening | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 49 | 23/9/17 | 46.9% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 36 | 14/12/10 | 38.9% |
| A16 | English Opening | 32 | 6/10/16 | 18.8% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 10 | 2/0/8 | 20.0% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| A50 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2017 | Roeland Pruijssers | 2,504 | Fagernes TV2 IM | A88 |
| Jun 2016 | Rune Djurhuus | 2,419 | 9th Oslo Sveins Open | D03 |
| Jan 2017 | Johan-Sebastian Christiansen | 2,408 | chT-NOR 1617 | A37 |
| Jul 2012 | Igor Teplyi | 2,388 | 34th Politiken Cup | B53 |
| Mar 2016 | Sebastian Mihajlov | 2,387 | Fagernes IM | A50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2017 | 20 | 11.5 | 2,146 |
| Fagernes Norsk Open A | 2015 | 18 | 6 | 2,128 |
| chB-NOR | 2015 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,148 |
| Wch U12 | 2012 | 14 | 6.5 | 1,672 |
| Bergen Grand Prix | 2011 | 13 | 5.5 | 1,481 |
| ch-Hordaland NGP | 2017 | 11 | 9.5 | 1,875 |
| 37th Politiken Cup | 2015 | 10 | 6 | 2,179 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2013 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,988 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sondre Merkesvik's chess games?
422 games by Sondre Merkesvik, from May 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 Sondre Merkesvik has played.
What does Sondre Merkesvik play on the first move as White?
Across 212 games with White in our database, Sondre Merkesvik opens with 1.Nf3 (51% of games), 1.e4 (21% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sondre Merkesvik answers 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...c5 (28% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (99% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games).
What openings does Sondre Merkesvik play as White?
As White, Sondre Merkesvik's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (61 games, 37.7% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Catalan (14 games, 21.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 212 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sondre Merkesvik play as Black?
As Black, Sondre Merkesvik most often plays: Alekhine Defense (49 games, 46.9% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (36 games, 38.9% win rate); English Opening (32 games, 18.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 210 games.
What is Sondre Merkesvik's FIDE rating?
Sondre Merkesvik is currently rated 2,193 in classical chess, 2,064 in rapid and 2,130 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,304 (May 2016).
How many games has Sondre Merkesvik played?
Our database contains 422 games by Sondre Merkesvik, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 165 wins, 104 draws, 153 losses (39.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sondre Merkesvik?
422 games by Sondre Merkesvik 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.