Prepare against Vegar Koi Gandrud
FM · Norway · World #3,582 classical · FIDE ID 1505530
Our database contains 453 games by Vegar Koi Gandrud, covering Apr 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Vegar Koi Gandrud's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vegar Koi Gandrud 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 | 2,316 | 2,351 | Jul 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,177 | 2,307 | Sep 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,172 | 2,289 | Mar 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 453 | 178 | 147 | 128 | 39.3% |
| As White | 229 | 100 | 74 | 55 | 43.7% |
| As Black | 224 | 78 | 73 | 73 | 34.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (229 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 213 | 93.0% | 59.4% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 4.8% | 68.2% |
| e4 | 5 | 2.2% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 93% of White games, 59.4% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Gandrud usually continues c4 (60.3% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Gandrud usually continues c4 (62.3% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Gandrud usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 68.2% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Gandrud usually continues g3 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (45% of these games) — Gandrud usually continues g3 (80.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (120 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 109 | 90.8% | 52.8% |
| d5 | 5 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 39 | 59.1% | 47.4% |
| d5 | 27 | 40.9% | 57.4% |
Vegar Koi Gandrud's chess games
All 453 games by Vegar Koi Gandrud in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2008 - 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: 178 wins, 147 draws, 128 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 32 | 15/9/8 | 46.9% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 18 | 9/5/4 | 50.0% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 18 | 10/5/3 | 55.6% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 17 | 6/4/7 | 35.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 17 | 5/10/2 | 29.4% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 14 | 8/4/2 | 57.1% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 13 | 5/8/0 | 38.5% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 10 | 7/2/1 | 70.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 51 | 17/16/18 | 33.3% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 19 | 7/6/6 | 36.8% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 17 | 6/8/3 | 35.3% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 17 | 10/3/4 | 58.8% |
| A33 | English Opening | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| D30 | Semi-Slav Defense | 9 | 0/5/4 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 6/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2012 | Sergey Kasparov | 2,503 | Fagernes Norsk Open | A59 |
| Feb 2014 | Joseph G. Gallagher | 2,495 | 12th Gibraltar Masters | B55 |
| Jul 2026 | Mitusov,Semen | 2,479 | ch-NOR 2026 | B94 |
| Jan 2017 | Tor Fredrik Kaasen | 2,475 | ch-NOR rapid | A59 |
| Jun 2017 | Johan-Sebastian Christiansen | 2,458 | ch-NOR | B51 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chB-NOR | 2016 | 26 | 13.5 | 2,004 |
| Arctic Chess Challenge | 2009 | 18 | 10 | 2,276 |
| Fagernes Open | 2024 | 17 | 9 | 2,255 |
| Copenhagen Challenge | 2013 | 16 | 8 | 2,207 |
| chT-NOR Clubs | 2022 | 15 | 9 | 2,123 |
| ch-NOR Rapid | 2024 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,082 |
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2019 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,316 |
| 16th Gibraltar Masters | 2018 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,384 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vegar Koi Gandrud's chess games?
453 games by Vegar Koi Gandrud, from Apr 2008 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 Vegar Koi Gandrud has played.
What does Vegar Koi Gandrud play on the first move as White?
Across 229 games with White in our database, Vegar Koi Gandrud opens with 1.d4 (93% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vegar Koi Gandrud answers 1...c5 (91% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (59% of games), 1...d5 (41% of games).
What openings does Vegar Koi Gandrud play as White?
As White, Vegar Koi Gandrud's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (32 games, 46.9% win rate); Benoni Defense (18 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (18 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 229 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vegar Koi Gandrud play as Black?
As Black, Vegar Koi Gandrud most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (51 games, 33.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (19 games, 36.8% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (17 games, 35.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 224 games.
What is Vegar Koi Gandrud's FIDE rating?
Vegar Koi Gandrud is currently rated 2,316 in classical chess, 2,177 in rapid and 2,172 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,351 (Jul 2019).
How many games has Vegar Koi Gandrud played?
Our database contains 453 games by Vegar Koi Gandrud, covering Apr 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 178 wins, 147 draws, 128 losses (39.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vegar Koi Gandrud?
453 games by Vegar Koi Gandrud 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.