Prepare against Stig Gyland
Norway · World #139,086 classical · FIDE ID 1523473
When preparing against Stig Gyland, expect 1.Nf3 in 64% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (54% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%).
Our database contains 47 games by Stig Gyland, covering Dec 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Stig Gyland's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stig Gyland 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 | 1,622 | 1,659 | Jun 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,642 | 1,642 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,699 | 1,699 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 20 | 8 | 19 | 42.6% |
| As White | 25 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 36.0% |
| As Black | 22 | 11 | 1 | 10 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stig Gyland's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stig Gyland's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 16 | 64.0% | 53.1% |
| d4 | 6 | 24.0% | 33.3% |
| b3 | 2 | 8.0% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 4.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 64% of White games, 53.1% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Gyland usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Gyland usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …f5 (13% of these games) — Gyland usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 24% of White games, 33.3% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Gyland usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Gyland usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Gyland usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 7 | 53.8% | 57.1% |
| d6 | 2 | 15.4% | 75.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 60.0% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
Stig Gyland's chess games
All 47 games by Stig Gyland in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2014 - 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: 20 wins, 8 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A08 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A09 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D39 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Chimer System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E00 | Indian Defense: Seirawan Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Truls Skauge Klausen | 1,791 | Landsturneringen 2026 | Senior B | A04 |
| Feb 2017 | David Jess Linjord | 1,659 | ch-Sandnes CC B | A08 |
| Feb 2017 | Roald B. Larsen | 1,644 | ch-Sandnes CC B | A16 |
| Jul 2026 | Sidney Junior Barreto Haubrick | 1,604 | Landsturneringen 2026 | Senior B | A46 |
| Jul 2023 | Steinar Lode | 1,557 | chB-NOR | A09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Sandnes CC | 2015 | 14 | 8.5 | 1,234 |
| Landsturneringen 2026 | Senior B | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 1,617 |
| ch-Sandnes CC C | 2016 | 7 | 2 | 1,266 |
| ch-Sandnes CC B | 2017 | 7 | 4 | 1,676 |
| Sandnes Hast Open | 2014 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,040 |
| chB-NOR | 2023 | 2 | 1 | 1,553 |
| Kragero Grand Prix | 2014 | 1 | 1 | 1,067 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stig Gyland's chess games?
47 games by Stig Gyland, from Dec 2014 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 Stig Gyland has played.
What does Stig Gyland play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Stig Gyland opens with 1.Nf3 (64% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games), 1.b3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stig Gyland answers 1...c6 (54% of games), 1...d6 (15% of games), 1...b6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d6 (40% of games).
What openings does Stig Gyland play as White?
As White, Stig Gyland's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stig Gyland play as Black?
As Black, Stig Gyland most often plays: Indian Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Stig Gyland's FIDE rating?
Stig Gyland is currently rated 1,622 in classical chess, 1,642 in rapid and 1,699 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,659 (Jun 2024).
How many games has Stig Gyland played?
Our database contains 47 games by Stig Gyland, covering Dec 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 8 draws, 19 losses (42.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stig Gyland?
47 games by Stig Gyland 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.