Prepare against Eric Thorn
FM · Sweden · World #2,385 classical · FIDE ID 1710729
Our database contains 305 games by Eric Thorn, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Eric Thorn's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Eric Thorn 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 | 2,364 | 2,406 | Nov 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,244 | 2,295 | Mar 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,242 | 2,271 | Oct 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 305 | 109 | 87 | 109 | 35.7% |
| As White | 145 | 58 | 42 | 45 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 160 | 51 | 45 | 64 | 31.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Eric Thorn's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Eric Thorn's side.
First moves as White (145 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 106 | 73.1% | 52.8% |
| Nf3 | 33 | 22.8% | 53.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
| e4 | 3 | 2.1% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 73% of White games, 52.8% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Thorn usually continues c4 (48.5% score)
- …d5 (16% of these games) — Thorn usually continues c4 (67.6% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Thorn usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 23% of White games, 53.0% score
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Thorn usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Thorn usually continues c4 (61.1% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Thorn usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 56 | 87.5% | 49.1% |
| g6 | 7 | 10.9% | 14.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 57 | 87.7% | 47.4% |
| d5 | 6 | 9.2% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
Eric Thorn's chess games
All 305 games by Eric Thorn in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 109 wins, 87 draws, 109 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 15 | 4/3/8 | 26.7% |
| A30 | English Opening | 14 | 7/3/4 | 50.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| D30 | Réti Opening | 9 | 2/6/1 | 22.2% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C99 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 19 | 3/5/11 | 15.8% |
| D24 | Indian Defense | 18 | 3/8/7 | 16.7% |
| E05 | Catalan | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
| E63 | English Opening | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2022 | Vugar Asadli | 2,575 | 37th EU-Cup | C84 |
| Mar 2017 | Jonathan Westerberg | 2,475 | Stockholm Challenge | D30 |
| Jun 2019 | Kristian Stuvik Holm | 2,474 | ch-Nordic | A18 |
| Jul 2023 | Michael Wiedenkeller | 2,445 | chB-SWE | D27 |
| Jan 2016 | Linus Johansson | 2,423 | 45th Rilton Cup | E15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chB-SWE | 2023 | 45 | 24.5 | 2,367 |
| ch-SWE U20 | 2012 | 31 | 14.5 | 2,074 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2019 | 19 | 6 | 2,155 |
| Stockholm Challenge | 2018 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,296 |
| Hasselbacken Open | 2021 | 17 | 7.5 | 2,329 |
| TCh-SWE Elitserien | 2026 | 15 | 9.5 | 2,402 |
| Stockholm Elite Hotels GP | 2023 | 11 | 7 | 2,235 |
| SWE Cup | 2017 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,415 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Eric Thorn's chess games?
305 games by Eric Thorn, from Oct 2008 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 Eric Thorn has played.
What does Eric Thorn play on the first move as White?
Across 145 games with White in our database, Eric Thorn opens with 1.d4 (73% of games), 1.Nf3 (23% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Eric Thorn answers 1...e5 (88% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games).
What openings does Eric Thorn play as White?
As White, Eric Thorn's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (15 games, 26.7% win rate); English Opening (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Catalan (10 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 145 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Eric Thorn play as Black?
As Black, Eric Thorn most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (19 games, 15.8% win rate); Indian Defense (18 games, 16.7% win rate); Catalan (14 games, 35.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 160 games.
What is Eric Thorn's FIDE rating?
Eric Thorn is currently rated 2,364 in classical chess, 2,244 in rapid and 2,242 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,406 (Nov 2022).
How many games has Eric Thorn played?
Our database contains 305 games by Eric Thorn, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 109 wins, 87 draws, 109 losses (35.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Eric Thorn?
305 games by Eric Thorn 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.