Prepare against Stig Borje Larsen
Norway · World #71,243 classical · FIDE ID 1501917
When preparing against Stig Borje Larsen, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (77%).
Our database contains 77 games by Stig Borje Larsen, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stig Borje Larsen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stig Borje Larsen 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 | 1,817 | 1,930 | Jan 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,748 | 1,908 | Aug 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,901 | 1,901 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 77 | 26 | 19 | 32 | 33.8% |
| As White | 38 | 18 | 8 | 12 | 47.4% |
| As Black | 39 | 8 | 11 | 20 | 20.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stig Borje Larsen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stig Borje Larsen's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 38 | 100.0% | 57.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 57.9% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Larsen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Larsen usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Larsen usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 52.6% | 35.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 21.1% | 37.5% |
| c6 | 4 | 21.1% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 76.9% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
Stig Borje Larsen's chess games
All 77 games by Stig Borje Larsen in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - 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: 26 wins, 19 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A90 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2004 | Ivar Bern | 2,343 | chT-NOR north 0304 | A47 |
| Aug 2007 | Tor Kristian Larsen | 1,971 | Bergen Sommer Open A | B35 |
| Jan 2003 | Trond Eikeland | 1,936 | chT-NOR North 0203 | B53 |
| Aug 2010 | Trond Birkeland | 1,923 | Bergen Sommer Open | C18 |
| Jul 2017 | Sigve Dyrhovden | 1,850 | Bergen Sommer Open | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bergen Sommer Open | 2017 | 16 | 8 | 1,872 |
| Bergen Sommer Open A | 2007 | 12 | 5.5 | 1,652 |
| Hordaland Open | 2015 | 5 | 2 | 2,071 |
| chT-NOR West Nord 0910 | 2010 | 5 | 3 | 1,859 |
| chT-NOR West 1Div Nord 1011 | 2011 | 5 | 3 | 1,841 |
| Bergen Grand Prix | 2017 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,659 |
| chT-NOR north 0304 | 2004 | 5 | 3 | 2,077 |
| chT-NOR North 0203 | 2003 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,554 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stig Borje Larsen's chess games?
77 games by Stig Borje Larsen, from Jul 2009 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 Borje Larsen has played.
What does Stig Borje Larsen play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Stig Borje Larsen opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stig Borje Larsen answers 1...c5 (53% of games), 1...g6 (21% of games), 1...c6 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (77% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games).
What openings does Stig Borje Larsen play as White?
As White, Stig Borje Larsen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stig Borje Larsen play as Black?
As Black, Stig Borje Larsen most often plays: Modern Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Torre Attack (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Stig Borje Larsen's FIDE rating?
Stig Borje Larsen is currently rated 1,817 in classical chess, 1,748 in rapid and 1,901 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,930 (Jan 2010).
How many games has Stig Borje Larsen played?
Our database contains 77 games by Stig Borje Larsen, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 19 draws, 32 losses (33.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stig Borje Larsen?
77 games by Stig Borje Larsen 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.