Prepare against Sondre Stai
Norway · World #37,132 classical · FIDE ID 1515683
Our database contains 118 games by Sondre Stai, covering Aug 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sondre Stai's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sondre Stai 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 | 1,948 | 1,948 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,800 | 1,800 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,764 | 1,770 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 118 | 47 | 23 | 48 | 39.8% |
| As White | 59 | 31 | 11 | 17 | 52.5% |
| As Black | 59 | 16 | 12 | 31 | 27.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sondre Stai's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sondre Stai's side.
First moves as White (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 29 | 49.2% | 70.7% |
| d4 | 24 | 40.7% | 54.2% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 10.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 49% of White games, 70.7% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Stai usually continues Nf3 (81.3% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Stai usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Stai usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 41% of White games, 54.2% score
- …d5 (54% of these games) — Stai usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Stai usually continues c4 (20.0% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Stai usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 19 | 55.9% | 44.7% |
| c5 | 15 | 44.1% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 9 | 56.3% | 38.9% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 25.0% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 18.8% | 33.3% |
Sondre Stai's chess games
All 118 games by Sondre Stai in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2015 - 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: 47 wins, 23 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Jonas H Rasmussen | 2,047 | Fagernes GM Open 2026 | A06 |
| Apr 2017 | Tor Wetle Hoem | 1,965 | Fagernes TV2 Elo Open | B06 |
| Nov 2011 | Trym Daniel Rodvik | 1,941 | Hamar Open A | A45 |
| Apr 2026 | Siver Flaten | 1,909 | Fagernes GM Open 2026 | C45 |
| Jul 2026 | Audun Hoem | 1,901 | Landsturneringen 2026 | Klasse 1 | C56 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Hedmark & Oppland Region | 2013 | 12 | 6.5 | 1,162 |
| Gibraltar Amateur Open A | 2019 | 10 | 5 | 1,848 |
| ch-NOR Class4 | 2015 | 9 | 8 | 1,459 |
| Landsturneringen 2026 | Klasse 1 | 2026 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,019 |
| Fagernes GM Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 3 | 1,963 |
| ch-Hamar CC | 2011 | 8 | 1 | 1,095 |
| Fagernes Open B | 2023 | 8 | 6 | 1,824 |
| Fagernes Open | 2024 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,916 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sondre Stai's chess games?
118 games by Sondre Stai, from Aug 2015 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 Sondre Stai has played.
What does Sondre Stai play on the first move as White?
Across 59 games with White in our database, Sondre Stai opens with 1.e4 (49% of games), 1.d4 (41% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sondre Stai answers 1...e5 (56% of games), 1...c5 (44% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (56% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games).
What openings does Sondre Stai play as White?
As White, Sondre Stai's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 85.7% win rate); Réti Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 59 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sondre Stai play as Black?
As Black, Sondre Stai most often plays: Sicilian (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Dutch Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 59 games.
What is Sondre Stai's FIDE rating?
Sondre Stai is currently rated 1,948 in classical chess, 1,800 in rapid and 1,764 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,948 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Sondre Stai played?
Our database contains 118 games by Sondre Stai, covering Aug 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 47 wins, 23 draws, 48 losses (39.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sondre Stai?
118 games by Sondre Stai 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.