Prepare against Viggo Guddahl
Norway · World #45,317 classical · FIDE ID 1500716
Our database contains 156 games by Viggo Guddahl, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Viggo Guddahl's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Viggo Guddahl 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 | 1,912 | 2,188 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,980 | 2,014 | Sep 2021 |
| Blitz | 1,911 | 1,939 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 156 | 57 | 44 | 55 | 36.5% |
| As White | 71 | 28 | 21 | 22 | 39.4% |
| As Black | 85 | 29 | 23 | 33 | 34.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Viggo Guddahl's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Viggo Guddahl's side.
First moves as White (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 29 | 40.8% | 55.2% |
| Nf3 | 20 | 28.2% | 67.5% |
| e4 | 12 | 16.9% | 37.5% |
| c4 | 8 | 11.3% | 43.8% |
| e3 | 2 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 41% of White games, 55.2% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Guddahl usually continues c4 (38.9% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Guddahl usually continues Nf3 (87.5% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Guddahl usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 28% of White games, 67.5% score
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Guddahl usually continues d4 (87.5% score)
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Guddahl usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Guddahl usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 21 | 48.8% | 61.9% |
| c5 | 11 | 25.6% | 54.5% |
| e5 | 7 | 16.3% | 42.9% |
| d6 | 3 | 7.0% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 74.1% | 47.5% |
| d6 | 2 | 7.4% | 75.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 7.4% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 7.4% | 0.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
Viggo Guddahl's chess games
All 156 games by Viggo Guddahl in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 57 wins, 44 draws, 55 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E61 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A38 | English Opening | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1992 | Einar Hatlebakk | 2,300 | chT-NOR east | D55 |
| Jan 1994 | Richard Bjerke | 2,255 | Oslo Open | D38 |
| Jan 1994 | Kim Nikolai Engedal | 2,225 | Oslo Open | D02 |
| Jan 2001 | Trond M. Thorgersen | 2,208 | chT-NOR qualifier | D32 |
| Jan 1998 | Gunnar Einvik | 2,205 | chT-NOR 9899 | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NOR Open | 2004 | 26 | 15.5 | 2,334 |
| chT-NOR east | 1994 | 16 | 9 | 2,280 |
| ch-EU U21 fin-C | 1974 | 10 | 6 | – |
| Knut Bockman Cup | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 2,046 |
| 2nd Oslo Sveins Open | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 2,206 |
| 7th Schilde Open U18 | 1971 | 9 | 3 | – |
| Kringsja International Open | 1976 | 9 | 3 | 2,168 |
| chT-NOR Clubs | 2022 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,899 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Viggo Guddahl's chess games?
156 games by Viggo Guddahl, from Apr 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 Viggo Guddahl has played.
What does Viggo Guddahl play on the first move as White?
Across 71 games with White in our database, Viggo Guddahl opens with 1.d4 (41% of games), 1.Nf3 (28% of games), 1.e4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Viggo Guddahl answers 1...e6 (49% of games), 1...c5 (26% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (74% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games), 1...f5 (7% of games).
What openings does Viggo Guddahl play as White?
As White, Viggo Guddahl's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Réti Opening (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 71 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Viggo Guddahl play as Black?
As Black, Viggo Guddahl most often plays: Indian Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 85 games.
What is Viggo Guddahl's FIDE rating?
Viggo Guddahl is currently rated 1,912 in classical chess, 1,980 in rapid and 1,911 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,188 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Viggo Guddahl played?
Our database contains 156 games by Viggo Guddahl, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 57 wins, 44 draws, 55 losses (36.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Viggo Guddahl?
156 games by Viggo Guddahl 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.