Prepare against Steinar Sidselrud
Norway · World #26,875 classical · FIDE ID 1502042
Our database contains 60 games by Steinar Sidselrud, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Steinar Sidselrud's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Steinar Sidselrud 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 | 2,005 | 2,180 | Jul 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,027 | 2,082 | Jan 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,927 | 2,120 | May 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 23 | 13 | 24 | 38.3% |
| As White | 30 | 13 | 8 | 9 | 43.3% |
| As Black | 30 | 10 | 5 | 15 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Steinar Sidselrud's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Steinar Sidselrud's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 30 | 100.0% | 56.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 56.7% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Sidselrud usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …c5 (23% of these games) — Sidselrud usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Sidselrud usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 6 | 85.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 57.1% | 43.8% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 42.9% | 50.0% |
Steinar Sidselrud's chess games
All 60 games by Steinar Sidselrud 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: 23 wins, 13 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D44 | Slav Defense | 9 | 1/1/7 | 11.1% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E77 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A30 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1990 | Karoly Honfi | 2,325 | St Ingbert Open | B02 |
| Jan 1995 | Ole Christian Moen | 2,250 | Namses Open | C45 |
| Jul 2005 | Steinar Moen | 2,188 | chB-NOR | A11 |
| Jan 2001 | Bror Thanke | 2,134 | chT-NOR 0001 | B84 |
| Dec 2002 | Martin Osttveit | 2,111 | chT-NOR east 0203 | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chB-NOR | 2023 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,082 |
| Landsturneringen 2026 | Senior 50 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,080 |
| chT-NOR qualifier | 2002 | 8 | 1.5 | 2,065 |
| Namses Open | 1995 | 7 | 3 | 2,105 |
| Oslo ASKO Open | 2006 | 5 | 4 | 2,112 |
| chT-NOR 0001 | 2001 | 5 | 3 | 2,283 |
| St Ingbert Open | 1990 | 4 | 1 | 2,045 |
| chT-NOR 9899 | 1998 | 2 | 1.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Steinar Sidselrud's chess games?
60 games by Steinar Sidselrud, 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 Steinar Sidselrud has played.
What does Steinar Sidselrud play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Steinar Sidselrud opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Steinar Sidselrud answers 1...d6 (86% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (57% of games), 1...Nf6 (43% of games).
What openings does Steinar Sidselrud play as White?
As White, Steinar Sidselrud's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Petrov's Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Steinar Sidselrud play as Black?
As Black, Steinar Sidselrud most often plays: Slav Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Pirc Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Steinar Sidselrud's FIDE rating?
Steinar Sidselrud is currently rated 2,005 in classical chess, 2,027 in rapid and 1,927 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,180 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Steinar Sidselrud played?
Our database contains 60 games by Steinar Sidselrud, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 13 draws, 24 losses (38.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Steinar Sidselrud?
60 games by Steinar Sidselrud 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.