Prepare against Vidar Aleksander Kopperud
Norway · World #68,134 classical · FIDE ID 1536990
When preparing against Vidar Aleksander Kopperud, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 37 games by Vidar Aleksander Kopperud, covering Jun 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Vidar Aleksander Kopperud's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vidar Aleksander Kopperud 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 | 1,827 | 1,904 | Oct 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,840 | 1,904 | Oct 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,781 | 1,803 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 24.3% |
| As White | 20 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 20.0% |
| As Black | 17 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vidar Aleksander Kopperud's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vidar Aleksander Kopperud's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 20 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 40.0% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Kopperud usually continues c4 (40.9% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Kopperud usually continues c4 (43.8% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Kopperud usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Vidar Aleksander Kopperud's chess games
All 37 games by Vidar Aleksander Kopperud in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2016 - 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: 9 wins, 13 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A60 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D92 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A06 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E65 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D37 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E22 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E47 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2018 | Mathias Nesheim | 2,012 | Kragero Grand Prix A | D11 |
| Mar 2026 | Mikael Ruud | 1,733 | Fagernes Chess International | Open | A45 |
| Mar 2026 | Catherine Jorgensen | 1,595 | Fagernes Chess International | Open | E60 |
| Mar 2019 | Tamas Dienes | 1,560 | Oslo Open | B50 |
| Aug 2018 | Bjorn Lie | 1,551 | 18th ch-EU Seniors 50 | D37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fagernes Chess International | Open | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1,791 |
| 18th ch-EU Seniors 50 | 2018 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,717 |
| Bergen Grand Prix | 2019 | 5 | 1 | 1,661 |
| Konnerud GP | 2017 | 4 | 1 | 1,680 |
| chT-NOR Clubs | 2022 | 4 | 2 | 1,795 |
| chT-NOR Club | 2019 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,893 |
| chB-NOR | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,315 |
| Kragero September Open | 2020 | 1 | 0 | 2,072 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vidar Aleksander Kopperud's chess games?
37 games by Vidar Aleksander Kopperud, from Jun 2016 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 Vidar Aleksander Kopperud has played.
What does Vidar Aleksander Kopperud play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Vidar Aleksander Kopperud opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vidar Aleksander Kopperud answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Vidar Aleksander Kopperud play as White?
As White, Vidar Aleksander Kopperud's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vidar Aleksander Kopperud play as Black?
As Black, Vidar Aleksander Kopperud most often plays: Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Dunst Opening (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Vidar Aleksander Kopperud's FIDE rating?
Vidar Aleksander Kopperud is currently rated 1,827 in classical chess, 1,840 in rapid and 1,781 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,904 (Oct 2017).
How many games has Vidar Aleksander Kopperud played?
Our database contains 37 games by Vidar Aleksander Kopperud, covering Jun 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 13 draws, 15 losses (24.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vidar Aleksander Kopperud?
37 games by Vidar Aleksander Kopperud 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.