Prepare against Bror Thanke
Norway · World #15,889 classical · FIDE ID 1502360
Our database contains 187 games by Bror Thanke, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Bror Thanke's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bror Thanke 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 | 2,096 | 2,210 | Nov 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,053 | 2,160 | Jan 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,090 | 2,163 | Jan 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 187 | 70 | 44 | 73 | 37.4% |
| As White | 85 | 32 | 23 | 30 | 37.6% |
| As Black | 102 | 38 | 21 | 43 | 37.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bror Thanke's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bror Thanke's side.
First moves as White (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 61 | 71.8% | 50.8% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 14.1% | 58.3% |
| d4 | 11 | 12.9% | 40.9% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 72% of White games, 50.8% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Thanke usually continues Nf3 (52.6% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Thanke usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Thanke usually continues d4 (42.9% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 14% of White games, 58.3% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Thanke usually continues b3 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Thanke usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Thanke usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 38 | 90.5% | 51.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 35 | 92.1% | 58.6% |
| d5 | 2 | 5.3% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
Bror Thanke's chess games
All 187 games by Bror Thanke in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 70 wins, 44 draws, 73 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E60 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B38 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 14 | 4/2/8 | 28.6% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E39 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2018 | Frode Elsness | 2,481 | ch-NOR rapid | E11 |
| Jul 2012 | Andreas G.R. Moen | 2,392 | ch-NOR | B82 |
| Jan 2002 | Ragnar Harald Hoen | 2,324 | chT-NOR qualifier | B92 |
| Jul 2016 | Johannes Luangtep Kvisla | 2,316 | chB-NOR | B12 |
| Oct 2016 | Mats Persson | 2,314 | chT-NOR 1617 | C46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NOR Master | 2019 | 24 | 12.5 | 2,171 |
| chB-NOR | 2017 | 24 | 13 | 2,195 |
| 1st Altea Cap Negret Open 50+ | 2023 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,054 |
| Landsturneringen 2026 | Senior 50 | 2026 | 8 | 5 | 2,159 |
| chT-NOR 9900 | 2000 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,254 |
| ch-NOR | 2012 | 8 | 2 | 2,152 |
| chT-NOR qualifier | 2002 | 8 | 6 | 2,406 |
| chT-NOR east | 1994 | 7 | 2 | 2,083 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bror Thanke's chess games?
187 games by Bror Thanke, from Apr 2003 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 Bror Thanke has played.
What does Bror Thanke play on the first move as White?
Across 85 games with White in our database, Bror Thanke opens with 1.e4 (72% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bror Thanke answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Bror Thanke play as White?
As White, Bror Thanke's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Nimzo-Larsen Attack (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 85 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bror Thanke play as Black?
As Black, Bror Thanke most often plays: Sicilian (14 games, 28.6% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 102 games.
What is Bror Thanke's FIDE rating?
Bror Thanke is currently rated 2,096 in classical chess, 2,053 in rapid and 2,090 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,210 (Nov 2018).
How many games has Bror Thanke played?
Our database contains 187 games by Bror Thanke, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 70 wins, 44 draws, 73 losses (37.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bror Thanke?
187 games by Bror Thanke 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.