Prepare against Steinar Skjerven
Norway · World #111,282 classical · FIDE ID 1577298
When preparing against Steinar Skjerven, expect 1.e4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (100%).
Our database contains 30 games by Steinar Skjerven, covering Jan 2023 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Steinar Skjerven's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Steinar Skjerven 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 | 1,698 | 1,761 | Mar 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,772 | 1,772 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,832 | 1,832 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 9 | 12 | 9 | 30.0% |
| As White | 16 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 56.3% |
| As Black | 14 | 0 | 6 | 8 | 0.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Steinar Skjerven's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Steinar Skjerven's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 87.5% | 78.6% |
| d4 | 2 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 78.6% score
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Skjerven usually continues f4 (80.0% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Skjerven usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (21% of these games) — Skjerven usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 13% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Skjerven usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 4 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 2 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Steinar Skjerven's chess games
All 30 games by Steinar Skjerven in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2023 - Oct 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: 9 wins, 12 draws, 9 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C34 | King's Gambit | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D30 | Catalan | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% | |
| Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% | |
| King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% | |
| Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Karl Anker Slettum | 1,830 | Stjernens Club Championship 2026 | C36 |
| May 2026 | John Olav Kroken | 1,796 | Stjernens Club Championship 2026 | B01 |
| Jul 2026 | Odd Christoffersen | 1,703 | Landsturneringen 2026 | 2 | — |
| Jul 2026 | Ken Ronny Schouten | 1,611 | Landsturneringen 2026 | Klasse 2 | B12 |
| Jul 2026 | Catherine Jorgensen | 1,600 | Landsturneringen 2026 | 2 | — |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landsturneringen 2026 | Klasse 2 | 2026 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,710 |
| Landsturneringen 2026 | 2 | 2026 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,667 |
| Stjernens Club Championship 2026 | 2026 | 4 | 3 | 1,906 |
| Stjernens klubbmesterskap 2026 | 2026 | 4 | 3 | 1,904 |
| Stjernens høstturnering 2025 | A2 | 2025 | 3 | 0 | 1,446 |
| Landsturneringen 2023 | Klasse 2 | 2023 | 2 | 0 | 1,238 |
| Stjernens Høstturnering | 2026 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,649 |
| Stjernens Høstturnering 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,643 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Steinar Skjerven's chess games?
30 games by Steinar Skjerven, from Jan 2023 to Oct 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 Skjerven has played.
What does Steinar Skjerven play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Steinar Skjerven opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Steinar Skjerven answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (100% of games).
What openings does Steinar Skjerven play as White?
As White, Steinar Skjerven's most-played openings in our database are: King's Gambit (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Steinar Skjerven play as Black?
As Black, Steinar Skjerven most often plays: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is Steinar Skjerven's FIDE rating?
Steinar Skjerven is currently rated 1,698 in classical chess, 1,772 in rapid and 1,832 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,761 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Steinar Skjerven played?
Our database contains 30 games by Steinar Skjerven, covering Jan 2023 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 12 draws, 9 losses (30.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Steinar Skjerven?
30 games by Steinar Skjerven 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.