Prepare against Steinar Arild
Norway · World #146,395 classical · FIDE ID 1516230
When preparing against Steinar Arild, expect 1.e4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (96% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (90%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 31.6% over 19 games.
Our database contains 225 games by Steinar Arild, covering May 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Steinar Arild's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Steinar Arild 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 | 1,603 | 1,717 | Nov 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,599 | 1,632 | May 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,543 | 1,717 | Aug 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 225 | 83 | 32 | 110 | 36.9% |
| As White | 117 | 39 | 18 | 60 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 108 | 44 | 14 | 50 | 40.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Steinar Arild's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Steinar Arild's side.
First moves as White (117 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 97 | 82.9% | 43.8% |
| d4 | 18 | 15.4% | 27.8% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 43.8% score
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Arild usually continues Nf3 (41.4% score)
- …c5 (23% of these games) — Arild usually continues Bc4 (41.2% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Arild usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 15% of White games, 27.8% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Arild usually continues c4 (6.3% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Arild usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (6% of these games) — Arild usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 48 | 96.0% | 54.2% |
| e5 | 2 | 4.0% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 35 | 89.7% | 40.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 10.3% | 75.0% |
Steinar Arild's chess games
All 225 games by Steinar Arild in the Chess.ceo database (May 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: 83 wins, 32 draws, 110 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 19 | 6/4/9 | 31.6% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 17 | 6/4/7 | 35.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 8 | 0/0/8 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | French Defense | 16 | 9/1/6 | 56.3% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2003 | Viktor Fedin | 1,811 | Alta Bymesterskap | D30 |
| Mar 2011 | Odd Erling Mikalsen | 1,779 | ch-Alta CC | E02 |
| Feb 2013 | Ingrid Greibrokk | 1,633 | ch-Alta CC | B28 |
| Feb 2026 | Iben Sofia Heggelund | 1,566 | Power Solutions Arctic Chess NGP 2026 | D02 |
| Feb 2026 | Nikolai Rist | 1,543 | Power Solutions Arctic Chess NGP 2026 | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Alta CC | 2016 | 59 | 24 | 1,280 |
| Alta Hostturnering | 2005 | 37 | 14.5 | 1,139 |
| ch-Alta ASK CC | 2009 | 27 | 14 | 1,219 |
| Alta Bymesterskap | 2003 | 21 | 10 | 1,473 |
| ch-Barents Region B | 2003 | 12 | 5.5 | 1,284 |
| Kalotturneringen | 2007 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,252 |
| Alta ASK Open | 2006 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,325 |
| Alta Open | 2002 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,204 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Odd Erling Mikalsen (16 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Steinar Arild's chess games?
225 games by Steinar Arild, from May 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 Steinar Arild has played.
What does Steinar Arild play on the first move as White?
Across 117 games with White in our database, Steinar Arild opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Steinar Arild answers 1...e6 (96% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (90% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games).
What openings does Steinar Arild play as White?
As White, Steinar Arild's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (19 games, 31.6% win rate); Italian Game (17 games, 35.3% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (11 games, 36.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 117 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Steinar Arild play as Black?
As Black, Steinar Arild most often plays: French Defense (16 games, 56.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (10 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (10 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 108 games.
What is Steinar Arild's FIDE rating?
Steinar Arild is currently rated 1,603 in classical chess, 1,599 in rapid and 1,543 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,717 (Nov 2015).
How many games has Steinar Arild played?
Our database contains 225 games by Steinar Arild, covering May 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 83 wins, 32 draws, 110 losses (36.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Steinar Arild?
225 games by Steinar Arild 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.