Prepare against Willy M Kristiansen
Norway · World #37,316 classical · FIDE ID 1504525
When preparing against Willy M Kristiansen, expect 1.d4 in 70% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (81% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (82%).
Our database contains 92 games by Willy M Kristiansen, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Willy M Kristiansen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Willy M Kristiansen 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 | 2,141 | 2,142 | Nov 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,045 | 2,051 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,022 | 2,052 | Mar 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92 | 27 | 32 | 33 | 29.3% |
| As White | 47 | 13 | 20 | 14 | 27.7% |
| As Black | 45 | 14 | 12 | 19 | 31.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Willy M Kristiansen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Willy M Kristiansen's side.
First moves as White (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 33 | 70.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 19.1% | 44.4% |
| e4 | 5 | 10.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 70% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Kristiansen usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Kristiansen usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …d6 (12% of these games) — Kristiansen usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 19% of White games, 44.4% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Kristiansen usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Kristiansen usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Kristiansen usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 17 | 81.0% | 44.1% |
| c6 | 4 | 19.0% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 81.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 18.2% | 75.0% |
Willy M Kristiansen's chess games
All 92 games by Willy M Kristiansen in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - 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: 27 wins, 32 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 14 | 3/7/4 | 21.4% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A53 | Rat Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E69 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D76 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C65 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2013 | Misa Pap | 2,511 | Fagernes Norsk Open | C90 |
| Jan 2017 | Pavel Lobachev | 2,213 | 16th Prague Open | A58 |
| Jul 2019 | Aleksander Fossan | 2,155 | ch-NOR Master | C55 |
| Jul 2017 | John A Kvamme | 2,116 | ch-NOR Mester | D34 |
| Oct 2011 | Istvan Mayer | 2,063 | Budapest FS10 FM-A Double | A38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29th Wch Seniors 65 | 2019 | 10 | 5 | 2,121 |
| Budapest FS10 FM-A Double | 2011 | 10 | 5 | 2,021 |
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2017 | 10 | 6 | 2,123 |
| Fagernes Norsk Open B | 2014 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,764 |
| Fagernes TV2 GM Open | 2017 | 8 | 2 | 1,984 |
| ch-NOR Mester | 2017 | 7 | 3 | 2,091 |
| ch-NOR Master | 2019 | 7 | 4 | 2,231 |
| Fagernes Norsk Open | 2013 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,241 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Willy M Kristiansen's chess games?
92 games by Willy M Kristiansen, from Jul 2004 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 Willy M Kristiansen has played.
What does Willy M Kristiansen play on the first move as White?
Across 47 games with White in our database, Willy M Kristiansen opens with 1.d4 (70% of games), 1.Nf3 (19% of games), 1.e4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Willy M Kristiansen answers 1...e5 (81% of games), 1...c6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (82% of games), 1...Nf6 (18% of games).
What openings does Willy M Kristiansen play as White?
As White, Willy M Kristiansen's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (14 games, 21.4% win rate); King's Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Rat Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 47 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Willy M Kristiansen play as Black?
As Black, Willy M Kristiansen most often plays: Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); English Opening: Neo-Catalan (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 45 games.
What is Willy M Kristiansen's FIDE rating?
Willy M Kristiansen is currently rated 2,141 in classical chess, 2,045 in rapid and 2,022 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,142 (Nov 2019).
How many games has Willy M Kristiansen played?
Our database contains 92 games by Willy M Kristiansen, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 32 draws, 33 losses (29.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Willy M Kristiansen?
92 games by Willy M Kristiansen 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.