Prepare against Yngve Fossheim
Norway · World #6,495 classical · FIDE ID 1512277
When preparing against Yngve Fossheim, expect 1.e4 in 71% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (59% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (79%).
Our database contains 100 games by Yngve Fossheim, covering Jun 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Yngve Fossheim's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yngve Fossheim 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 | 2,235 | 2,235 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,133 | 2,133 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,120 | 2,220 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 100 | 37 | 28 | 35 | 37.0% |
| As White | 52 | 25 | 14 | 13 | 48.1% |
| As Black | 48 | 12 | 14 | 22 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yngve Fossheim's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yngve Fossheim's side.
First moves as White (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 37 | 71.2% | 63.5% |
| d4 | 13 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 71% of White games, 63.5% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Fossheim usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Fossheim usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Fossheim usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 25% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Fossheim usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Fossheim usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Fossheim usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 59.1% | 57.7% |
| e5 | 5 | 22.7% | 30.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 18.2% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 78.9% | 30.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 21.1% | 37.5% |
Yngve Fossheim's chess games
All 100 games by Yngve Fossheim in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2015 - 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: 37 wins, 28 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2024 | Irina Bulmaga | 2,429 | Reykjavik Open | B36 |
| Nov 2025 | Lucas Ranaldi | 2,368 | TCh-NOR Elite 2025-26 | C12 |
| Nov 2025 | Oystein Boyum Fossum | 2,329 | TCh-NOR Elite 2025-26 | B27 |
| Jul 2026 | Sondre Melaa | 2,326 | Landsturneringen 2026 | Kandidat Elite | A13 |
| Jan 2024 | Kjetil Stokke | 2,302 | ch-NOR Rapid | E01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Det åpne NM i hurtigsjakk | 2026 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,088 |
| TCh-NOR Elite 2025-26 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,396 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 2,264 |
| Fagernes GM Swiss Aut | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,194 |
| Reykjavik Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,145 |
| Landsturneringen 2026 | Kandidat Elite | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,249 |
| Kragero Open | 2023 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,995 |
| Oslo Open | 2016 | 6 | 3 | 1,760 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yngve Fossheim's chess games?
100 games by Yngve Fossheim, from Jun 2015 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 Yngve Fossheim has played.
What does Yngve Fossheim play on the first move as White?
Across 52 games with White in our database, Yngve Fossheim opens with 1.e4 (71% of games), 1.d4 (25% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yngve Fossheim answers 1...c5 (59% of games), 1...e5 (23% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (79% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games).
What openings does Yngve Fossheim play as White?
As White, Yngve Fossheim's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 52 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yngve Fossheim play as Black?
As Black, Yngve Fossheim most often plays: King's Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 48 games.
What is Yngve Fossheim's FIDE rating?
Yngve Fossheim is currently rated 2,235 in classical chess, 2,133 in rapid and 2,120 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,235 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Yngve Fossheim played?
Our database contains 100 games by Yngve Fossheim, covering Jun 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 28 draws, 35 losses (37.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yngve Fossheim?
100 games by Yngve Fossheim 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.