Prepare against Stig Gabrielsen
FM · Norway · World #4,788 classical · FIDE ID 1501518
When preparing against Stig Gabrielsen, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (76%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as Black, 26.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 387 games by Stig Gabrielsen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stig Gabrielsen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stig Gabrielsen 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 | 2,279 | 2,357 | Mar 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,300 | 2,356 | Sep 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 387 | 148 | 103 | 136 | 38.2% |
| As White | 195 | 85 | 52 | 58 | 43.6% |
| As Black | 192 | 63 | 51 | 78 | 32.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stig Gabrielsen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stig Gabrielsen's side.
First moves as White (195 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 191 | 97.9% | 56.8% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.0% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 56.8% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Gabrielsen usually continues Nf3 (54.1% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Gabrielsen usually continues Nf3 (48.7% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Gabrielsen usually continues d4 (60.8% score)
- 1.c4 — 1% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Gabrielsen usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Gabrielsen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 56 | 77.8% | 48.2% |
| g6 | 10 | 13.9% | 60.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 4.2% | 16.7% |
| c6 | 2 | 2.8% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 54 | 76.1% | 37.0% |
| g6 | 7 | 9.9% | 78.6% |
| f5 | 4 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 4.2% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 2 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Stig Gabrielsen's chess games
All 387 games by Stig Gabrielsen in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 148 wins, 103 draws, 136 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 24 | 9/5/10 | 37.5% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 23 | 12/7/4 | 52.2% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 16 | 5/6/5 | 31.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 7/0/1 | 87.5% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B66 | Sicilian | 37 | 15/8/14 | 40.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 19 | 10/4/5 | 52.6% |
| A30 | English Opening | 15 | 4/5/6 | 26.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 12 | 2/5/5 | 16.7% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 0/2/8 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2000 | Jon Loftur Arnason | 2,528 | Nordic Net Club Cup | A35 |
| Nov 2006 | Kjetil A. Lie | 2,516 | chT-NOR 0607 | E62 |
| Jan 1996 | Dov Zifroni | 2,490 | ch-EU U20 | C18 |
| Jan 2000 | Kaido Kulaots | 2,478 | Troll Masters | B93 |
| Jan 2000 | Stig Borje Larsen | 2,454 | chT-NOR 9900 | B84 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NOR | 2011 | 62 | 28 | 2,312 |
| chT-NOR | 2006 | 33 | 23.5 | 2,392 |
| Oslo Open | 2017 | 19 | 12 | 2,367 |
| ch-EU U20 | 1996 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,307 |
| chT-NOR west | 2000 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,214 |
| Olympiad-34 | 2000 | 11 | 7 | 2,427 |
| 21st Politiken Cup | 1999 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,200 |
| 18th Politiken Cup | 1996 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,346 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stig Gabrielsen's chess games?
387 games by Stig Gabrielsen, from Apr 2003 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 Gabrielsen has played.
What does Stig Gabrielsen play on the first move as White?
Across 195 games with White in our database, Stig Gabrielsen opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stig Gabrielsen answers 1...c5 (78% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (76% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games), 1...f5 (6% of games).
What openings does Stig Gabrielsen play as White?
As White, Stig Gabrielsen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (24 games, 37.5% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (23 games, 52.2% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (16 games, 31.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 195 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stig Gabrielsen play as Black?
As Black, Stig Gabrielsen most often plays: Sicilian (37 games, 40.5% win rate); Modern Defense (19 games, 52.6% win rate); English Opening (15 games, 26.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 192 games.
What is Stig Gabrielsen's FIDE rating?
Stig Gabrielsen is currently rated 2,279 in classical chess, 2,300 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,357 (Mar 2014).
How many games has Stig Gabrielsen played?
Our database contains 387 games by Stig Gabrielsen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 148 wins, 103 draws, 136 losses (38.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stig Gabrielsen?
387 games by Stig Gabrielsen 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.