Prepare against Vegard Simensen
Norway · World #33,938 classical · FIDE ID 1510894
Our database contains 36 games by Vegard Simensen, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vegard Simensen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vegard Simensen 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 | 1,964 | 1,973 | Jun 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,025 | 2,026 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,066 | 2,066 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 12 | 9 | 15 | 33.3% |
| As White | 21 | 8 | 4 | 9 | 38.1% |
| As Black | 15 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 26.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vegard Simensen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vegard Simensen's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 14 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 19.0% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 9.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 67% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Simensen usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Simensen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (7% of these games) — Simensen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 19% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Simensen usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …b6 (25% of these games) — Simensen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (25% of these games) — Simensen usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 75.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 60.0% |
Vegard Simensen's chess games
All 36 games by Vegard Simensen in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2010 - 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: 12 wins, 9 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E20 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E68 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A27 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2015 | Jorgen Hvenekilde | 2,114 | 37th Politiken Cup | B06 |
| Jul 2017 | Arn-Tore Haugsdal | 2,043 | ch-NOR Klasse1 | B21 |
| Jun 2013 | Jon Machlik | 1,839 | ch-NOR U20 | A85 |
| Jun 2012 | Jonas H Rasmussen | 1,666 | chT-NOR Clubs | E20 |
| May 2018 | Sergey Eliseev | 1,660 | chT-NOR Club | E68 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37th Politiken Cup | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 1,980 |
| ch-NOR U20 | 2013 | 6 | 3 | 1,771 |
| chT-NOR Club | 2018 | 6 | 4 | 1,946 |
| ch-NOR Class1 | 2015 | 4 | 1 | 1,660 |
| chT-NOR 1213 | 2013 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,784 |
| ch-NOR U16 B | 2007 | 2 | 1 | – |
| chT-NOR Clubs | 2012 | 2 | 1 | 1,952 |
| ch-NOR Klasse1 | 2017 | 2 | 1 | 2,028 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vegard Simensen's chess games?
36 games by Vegard Simensen, from Sep 2010 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 Vegard Simensen has played.
What does Vegard Simensen play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Vegard Simensen opens with 1.d4 (67% of games), 1.c4 (19% of games), 1.e4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vegard Simensen answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Vegard Simensen play as White?
As White, Vegard Simensen's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vegard Simensen play as Black?
As Black, Vegard Simensen most often plays: Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Vegard Simensen's FIDE rating?
Vegard Simensen is currently rated 1,964 in classical chess, 2,025 in rapid and 2,066 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,973 (Jun 2021).
How many games has Vegard Simensen played?
Our database contains 36 games by Vegard Simensen, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 9 draws, 15 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vegard Simensen?
36 games by Vegard Simensen 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.