Prepare against Stig-Atle Paulsen
Norway · World #104,591 classical · FIDE ID 1510398
When preparing against Stig-Atle Paulsen, expect 1.e4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 37 games by Stig-Atle Paulsen, covering Nov 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stig-Atle Paulsen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stig-Atle Paulsen 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 | 1,716 | 1,748 | Mar 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,643 | 1,726 | Feb 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,589 | 1,708 | Sep 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 14 | 5 | 18 | 37.8% |
| As White | 24 | 10 | 3 | 11 | 41.7% |
| As Black | 13 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 30.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stig-Atle Paulsen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stig-Atle Paulsen's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 79.2% | 52.6% |
| d4 | 3 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 79% of White games, 52.6% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Paulsen usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Paulsen usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Paulsen usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 13% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Paulsen usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Paulsen usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 5 | 83.3% | 20.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 100.0% | 62.5% |
Stig-Atle Paulsen's chess games
All 37 games by Stig-Atle Paulsen in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2010 - 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: 14 wins, 5 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E72 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2020 | Eirik Strom Austad | 1,914 | Kragero September Open | A27 |
| Apr 2016 | Bjorn Robertsen | 1,855 | ch-Buskerud | B50 |
| Sep 2018 | Andreas Skrede Hausken | 1,725 | Kragero Grand Prix A | B40 |
| Nov 2017 | Per-Erik Evensen | 1,504 | Konnerud GP | A57 |
| Jul 2017 | Eirik Kyrkjebo | 1,474 | ch-NOR Class3 | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-NOR Clubs | 2012 | 10 | 4 | 1,620 |
| ch-NOR Class3 | 2017 | 5 | 2 | 1,336 |
| Konnerud GP | 2017 | 4 | 3 | 1,646 |
| ch-Buskerud | 2016 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,782 |
| Kragero September Open | 2020 | 3 | 1 | 1,763 |
| NRW Verbandsliga Group1 1314 | 2013 | 3 | 0 | 1,516 |
| Kragero Grand Prix A | 2018 | 3 | 2 | 1,848 |
| ch-NOR U16 | 1999 | 2 | 2 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stig-Atle Paulsen's chess games?
37 games by Stig-Atle Paulsen, from Nov 2010 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 Stig-Atle Paulsen has played.
What does Stig-Atle Paulsen play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Stig-Atle Paulsen opens with 1.e4 (79% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stig-Atle Paulsen answers 1...e5 (83% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Stig-Atle Paulsen play as White?
As White, Stig-Atle Paulsen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 62.5% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stig-Atle Paulsen play as Black?
As Black, Stig-Atle Paulsen most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 13 games.
What is Stig-Atle Paulsen's FIDE rating?
Stig-Atle Paulsen is currently rated 1,716 in classical chess, 1,643 in rapid and 1,589 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,748 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Stig-Atle Paulsen played?
Our database contains 37 games by Stig-Atle Paulsen, covering Nov 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 5 draws, 18 losses (37.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stig-Atle Paulsen?
37 games by Stig-Atle Paulsen 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.