Prepare against Trond Solstad
Norway · World #83,900 classical · FIDE ID 1525239
When preparing against Trond Solstad, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (92%).
Our database contains 51 games by Trond Solstad, covering Aug 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Trond Solstad's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Trond Solstad 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 | 1,777 | 1,777 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,789 | 1,789 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,772 | 1,772 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 26 | 15 | 10 | 51.0% |
| As White | 25 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 44.0% |
| As Black | 26 | 15 | 7 | 4 | 57.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Trond Solstad's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Trond Solstad's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 25 | 100.0% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Solstad usually continues c4 (57.7% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Solstad usually continues c4 (72.2% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Solstad usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 100.0% | 71.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 91.7% | 77.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
Trond Solstad's chess games
All 51 games by Trond Solstad in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2014 - 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, 15 draws, 10 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E51 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D26 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D40 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Indian Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A34 | Sicilian | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| D02 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E40 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E36 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2016 | John Roset | 1,566 | ch-Namsos | A84 |
| Jan 2017 | Tor Ivar Stakkevold | 1,412 | ch-Namsos | D47 |
| Feb 2012 | Borre Andreassen | 1,403 | ch-Namsos | A34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Namsos | 2017 | 36 | 27 | 1,571 |
| chB-NOR Open | 2000 | 8 | 3.5 | – |
| Brokstad Memorial | 2003 | 5 | 2.5 | – |
| Namsos Spring | 2018 | 1 | 0.5 | – |
| Klubbmesterskap | 2000 | 1 | 0 | – |
Interactive opening tree from all 51 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Trond Solstad's chess games?
51 games by Trond Solstad, from Aug 2014 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 Trond Solstad has played.
What does Trond Solstad play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Trond Solstad opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Trond Solstad answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games).
What openings does Trond Solstad play as White?
As White, Trond Solstad's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Trond Solstad play as Black?
As Black, Trond Solstad most often plays: Indian Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Trond Solstad's FIDE rating?
Trond Solstad is currently rated 1,777 in classical chess, 1,789 in rapid and 1,772 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,777 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Trond Solstad played?
Our database contains 51 games by Trond Solstad, covering Aug 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 15 draws, 10 losses (51.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Trond Solstad?
51 games by Trond Solstad 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.