Prepare against Edvin Trost
IM · Sweden · World #801 classical · FIDE ID 1729519
When preparing against Edvin Trost, expect 1.d4 in 49% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (42% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (64%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 19.0% over 21 games.
Our database contains 1,145 games by Edvin Trost, covering Apr 2015 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Edvin Trost's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Edvin Trost 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 | 2,472 | 2,486 | Jun 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,401 | 2,401 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,508 | 2,508 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,145 | 495 | 266 | 384 | 43.2% |
| As White | 582 | 269 | 140 | 173 | 46.2% |
| As Black | 563 | 226 | 126 | 211 | 40.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Edvin Trost's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Edvin Trost's side.
First moves as White (578 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 282 | 48.8% | 59.8% |
| e4 | 211 | 36.5% | 56.9% |
| Nf3 | 70 | 12.1% | 57.1% |
| c4 | 8 | 1.4% | 37.5% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 49% of White games, 59.8% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Trost usually continues c4 (57.7% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Trost usually continues c4 (56.9% score)
- …d6 (3% of these games) — Trost usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 37% of White games, 56.9% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Trost usually continues Nf3 (59.5% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Trost usually continues Nf3 (53.4% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Trost usually continues d4 (55.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (251 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 106 | 42.2% | 47.6% |
| c6 | 55 | 21.9% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 41 | 16.3% | 42.7% |
| e6 | 34 | 13.5% | 48.5% |
| g6 | 14 | 5.6% | 60.7% |
| g5 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (190 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 121 | 63.7% | 54.5% |
| d5 | 55 | 28.9% | 53.6% |
| g6 | 4 | 2.1% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Edvin Trost's chess games
All 1,145 games by Edvin Trost in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2015 - Sep 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: 495 wins, 266 draws, 384 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 51 | 21/12/18 | 41.2% |
| E04 | Catalan | 48 | 16/22/10 | 33.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 38 | 15/12/11 | 39.5% |
| A13 | Réti Opening | 35 | 17/4/14 | 48.6% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 23 | 11/9/3 | 47.8% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 16 | 9/2/5 | 56.3% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 15 | 5/7/3 | 33.3% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 15 | 7/4/4 | 46.7% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15 | 7/6/2 | 46.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 14 | 8/3/3 | 57.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 60 | 19/14/27 | 31.7% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 45 | 17/11/17 | 37.8% |
| A13 | English Opening | 27 | 13/4/10 | 48.1% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 24 | 9/7/8 | 37.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 22 | 9/5/8 | 40.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 21 | 12/1/8 | 57.1% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 21 | 4/7/10 | 19.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 20 | 11/4/5 | 55.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 16 | 6/5/5 | 37.5% |
| D02 | London System | 14 | 7/3/4 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2022 | Parham Maghsoodloo | 2,699 | Titled Tue Late | C02 |
| May 2022 | Pavel Eljanov | 2,681 | Titled Tue Late | A28 |
| Feb 2024 | Alexander Donchenko | 2,636 | Titled Tue Early | B85 |
| Mar 2025 | Aydin Suleymanli | 2,633 | 25th ch-EUR Indiv | D11 |
| May 2022 | Mustafa Yilmaz | 2,631 | Titled Tue Early | A32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 508 | 273 | 2,349 |
| Fagernes Open | 2024 | 18 | 11 | 2,430 |
| chT-TUR | 2024 | 14 | 6 | 2,412 |
| TCh-TUR Super League | 2025 | 14 | 6 | 2,342 |
| TCh-SWE Elitserien | 2026 | 13 | 10.5 | 2,516 |
| 25th ch-EUR Indiv | 2025 | 11 | 6 | 2,530 |
| ch-SWE Blitz | 2023 | 11 | 8 | 2,555 |
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2017 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,964 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Jung Min Seo (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Edvin Trost's chess games?
1,145 games by Edvin Trost, from Apr 2015 to Sep 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 Edvin Trost has played.
What does Edvin Trost play on the first move as White?
Across 578 games with White in our database, Edvin Trost opens with 1.d4 (49% of games), 1.e4 (37% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Edvin Trost answers 1...c5 (42% of games), 1...c6 (22% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games).
What openings does Edvin Trost play as White?
As White, Edvin Trost's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (51 games, 41.2% win rate); Catalan (48 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (38 games, 39.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 582 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Edvin Trost play as Black?
As Black, Edvin Trost most often plays: Sicilian (60 games, 31.7% win rate); Indian Defense (45 games, 37.8% win rate); English Opening (27 games, 48.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 563 games.
What is Edvin Trost's FIDE rating?
Edvin Trost is currently rated 2,472 in classical chess, 2,401 in rapid and 2,508 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,486 (Jun 2025).
How many games has Edvin Trost played?
Our database contains 1,145 games by Edvin Trost, covering Apr 2015 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 495 wins, 266 draws, 384 losses (43.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Edvin Trost?
1,145 games by Edvin Trost 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.