Prepare against Svein Erik Lurdalen
Norway · World #31,808 classical · FIDE ID 1519476
When preparing against Svein Erik Lurdalen, expect 1.e4 in 71% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (44%).
Our database contains 70 games by Svein Erik Lurdalen, covering Oct 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Svein Erik Lurdalen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Svein Erik Lurdalen 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 | 1,975 | 1,975 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,798 | 1,864 | Dec 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,818 | 1,894 | Oct 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 70 | 35 | 12 | 23 | 50.0% |
| As White | 35 | 17 | 7 | 11 | 48.6% |
| As Black | 35 | 18 | 5 | 12 | 51.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Svein Erik Lurdalen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Svein Erik Lurdalen's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 71.4% | 62.0% |
| b4 | 4 | 11.4% | 62.5% |
| f4 | 2 | 5.7% | 75.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 5.7% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 71% of White games, 62.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Lurdalen usually continues Nc3 (12.5% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Lurdalen usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Lurdalen usually continues f4 (100.0% score)
- 1.b4 — 11% of White games, 62.5% score
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Lurdalen usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Lurdalen usually continues a3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Lurdalen usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 50.0% | 58.3% |
| c5 | 4 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 4 | 44.4% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 33.3% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Svein Erik Lurdalen's chess games
All 70 games by Svein Erik Lurdalen in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2013 - 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: 35 wins, 12 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A87 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B82 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2014 | Alexandre Pacheco Saraiva | 1,963 | Reykjavik Open | A87 |
| Oct 2003 | Mehmedalija Kunic | 1,856 | Sandefjord MGP | B94 |
| Nov 2020 | Karl Anker Slettum | 1,839 | ch-Kongsberg | A00 |
| Feb 2020 | Paal Skogli | 1,801 | ch-Konnerud CC | A46 |
| Nov 2012 | Karl Henrik Lund | 1,718 | ch-Kongsberg | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2015 | 19 | 7.5 | 1,782 |
| ch-Konnerud CC | 2020 | 12 | 9.5 | 1,846 |
| ch-Kongsberg | 2020 | 11 | 8.5 | 1,755 |
| Drammen Konnerud Autumn A | 2020 | 6 | 3 | 1,801 |
| Sandefjord Open | 2002 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,756 |
| ch-Kongsberg CC | 2013 | 5 | 4 | 1,790 |
| ch-NOR TB Final | 2004 | 4 | 2 | 2,032 |
| ch-NOR Class 2 | 2015 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,590 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Svein Erik Lurdalen's chess games?
70 games by Svein Erik Lurdalen, from Oct 2013 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 Svein Erik Lurdalen has played.
What does Svein Erik Lurdalen play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Svein Erik Lurdalen opens with 1.e4 (71% of games), 1.b4 (11% of games), 1.f4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Svein Erik Lurdalen answers 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...b6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (44% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games).
What openings does Svein Erik Lurdalen play as White?
As White, Svein Erik Lurdalen's most-played openings in our database are: Orangutan opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Svein Erik Lurdalen play as Black?
As Black, Svein Erik Lurdalen most often plays: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Svein Erik Lurdalen's FIDE rating?
Svein Erik Lurdalen is currently rated 1,975 in classical chess, 1,798 in rapid and 1,818 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,975 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Svein Erik Lurdalen played?
Our database contains 70 games by Svein Erik Lurdalen, covering Oct 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 12 draws, 23 losses (50.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Svein Erik Lurdalen?
70 games by Svein Erik Lurdalen 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.