Prepare against Vidar Taksrud
Norway · World #61,009 classical · FIDE ID 1502158
When preparing against Vidar Taksrud, expect 1.d4 in 49% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (33% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (70%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Dunst Opening as White, 37.5% over 24 games.
Our database contains 658 games by Vidar Taksrud, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vidar Taksrud's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vidar Taksrud 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 | 1,852 | 2,191 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,829 | 2,083 | Jan 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,811 | 2,061 | Feb 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 658 | 293 | 96 | 269 | 44.5% |
| As White | 333 | 156 | 50 | 127 | 46.8% |
| As Black | 325 | 137 | 46 | 142 | 42.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vidar Taksrud's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vidar Taksrud's side.
First moves as White (333 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 162 | 48.6% | 51.9% |
| Nf3 | 85 | 25.5% | 60.6% |
| Nc3 | 39 | 11.7% | 42.3% |
| e4 | 29 | 8.7% | 69.0% |
| c4 | 18 | 5.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 49% of White games, 51.9% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Taksrud usually continues c4 (52.4% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Taksrud usually continues Nf3 (60.6% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Taksrud usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 26% of White games, 60.6% score
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Taksrud usually continues c4 (55.3% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Taksrud usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Taksrud usually continues c4 (81.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (160 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 52 | 32.5% | 49.0% |
| c5 | 38 | 23.8% | 67.1% |
| c6 | 19 | 11.9% | 39.5% |
| Nf6 | 16 | 10.0% | 46.9% |
| e6 | 15 | 9.4% | 63.3% |
| e5 | 10 | 6.3% | 30.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (90 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 63 | 70.0% | 42.1% |
| d5 | 26 | 28.9% | 53.8% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Vidar Taksrud's chess games
All 658 games by Vidar Taksrud in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2003 - 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: 293 wins, 96 draws, 269 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 42 | 21/8/13 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 35 | 15/5/15 | 42.9% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 24 | 9/1/14 | 37.5% |
| A39 | English Opening | 20 | 10/2/8 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 17 | 8/1/8 | 47.1% |
| D78 | Réti Opening | 17 | 11/2/4 | 64.7% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 14 | 3/3/8 | 21.4% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 13 | 6/1/6 | 46.2% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 11 | 8/1/2 | 72.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 48 | 18/7/23 | 37.5% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 29 | 11/5/13 | 37.9% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 18 | 9/2/7 | 50.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 16 | 6/3/7 | 37.5% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 13 | 7/4/2 | 53.8% |
| C00 | Réti Opening | 13 | 5/1/7 | 38.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 2/0/8 | 20.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2008 | Janis Klovans | 2,411 | 18th Wch Seniors | B01 |
| Jul 2008 | Martin Matthiesen | 2,365 | Oslo Johannessen Memorial | B41 |
| Jun 2007 | Vladimir Onoprienko | 2,342 | 7th EU-ch Seniors | A04 |
| Sep 2007 | Juri Ljubarskij | 2,298 | 17th Wch Seniors | D52 |
| Oct 2005 | Hans Karl | 2,290 | 15th Wch Seniors | E67 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Konnerud CC | 2020 | 35 | 31 | 1,938 |
| ch-NOR Open | 2004 | 25 | 13 | 2,191 |
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2019 | 20 | 9 | 1,926 |
| Fagernes Norsk Open B | 2015 | 18 | 11 | 1,870 |
| ch-World Amateur U2300 | 2018 | 17 | 5.5 | 1,950 |
| chT-NOR east | 1994 | 15 | 8.5 | 2,352 |
| WchT Seniors 65 | 2020 | 15 | 7 | 1,998 |
| chT-NOR | 1997 | 12 | 3.5 | 2,061 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vidar Taksrud's chess games?
658 games by Vidar Taksrud, from Oct 2003 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 Vidar Taksrud has played.
What does Vidar Taksrud play on the first move as White?
Across 333 games with White in our database, Vidar Taksrud opens with 1.d4 (49% of games), 1.Nf3 (26% of games), 1.Nc3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vidar Taksrud answers 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games), 1...c6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...f5 (1% of games).
What openings does Vidar Taksrud play as White?
As White, Vidar Taksrud's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (42 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (35 games, 42.9% win rate); Dunst Opening (24 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 333 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vidar Taksrud play as Black?
As Black, Vidar Taksrud most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (48 games, 37.5% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (29 games, 37.9% win rate); Slav Defense (18 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 325 games.
What is Vidar Taksrud's FIDE rating?
Vidar Taksrud is currently rated 1,852 in classical chess, 1,829 in rapid and 1,811 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,191 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Vidar Taksrud played?
Our database contains 658 games by Vidar Taksrud, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 293 wins, 96 draws, 269 losses (44.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vidar Taksrud?
658 games by Vidar Taksrud 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.