Prepare against Even Thingstad
Norway · World #8,816 classical · FIDE ID 1506439
Our database contains 317 games by Even Thingstad, covering Apr 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Even Thingstad's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Even Thingstad 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 | 2,189 | 2,274 | Jun 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,185 | 2,250 | Mar 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,169 | 2,203 | Jan 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 317 | 130 | 63 | 124 | 41.0% |
| As White | 162 | 74 | 27 | 61 | 45.7% |
| As Black | 155 | 56 | 36 | 63 | 36.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Even Thingstad's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Even Thingstad's side.
First moves as White (162 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 148 | 91.4% | 54.4% |
| c4 | 13 | 8.0% | 46.2% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 91% of White games, 54.4% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Thingstad usually continues c4 (51.9% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Thingstad usually continues c4 (53.9% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Thingstad usually continues c4 (72.2% score)
- 1.c4 — 8% of White games, 46.2% score
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Thingstad usually continues Nc3 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (31% of these games) — Thingstad usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Thingstad usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 49 | 75.4% | 54.1% |
| e6 | 13 | 20.0% | 30.8% |
| e5 | 3 | 4.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 34 | 50.0% | 51.5% |
| d5 | 29 | 42.6% | 39.7% |
| e6 | 5 | 7.4% | 80.0% |
Even Thingstad's chess games
All 317 games by Even Thingstad in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2006 - 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: 130 wins, 63 draws, 124 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D18 | Slav Defense | 25 | 13/2/10 | 52.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 18 | 7/4/7 | 38.9% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 15 | 5/2/8 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| E91 | Modern Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 22 | 11/1/10 | 50.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 20 | 6/6/8 | 30.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2007 | Nick De Firmian | 2,540 | Arctic Chess Challenge | B19 |
| Nov 2012 | Frode Olav Olsen Urkedal | 2,469 | chT-NOR 1213 | E49 |
| Nov 2012 | Rune Djurhuus | 2,457 | chT-NOR 1213 | A90 |
| Jun 2011 | Irina Turova | 2,442 | 5th Maastricht Limburg Open A | E32 |
| Jun 2008 | Tore Langmyhr | 2,414 | Oslo Johannessen Memorial | A94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arctic Chess Challenge | 2009 | 27 | 14.5 | 2,288 |
| chB-NOR | 2015 | 16 | 8 | 1,954 |
| ch-Nordic School U20 | 2012 | 12 | 7 | 2,101 |
| 33rd Politiken Cup | 2011 | 10 | 7 | 2,280 |
| 8th Gibraltar Masters | 2010 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,097 |
| 32nd Politiken Cup | 2010 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,119 |
| 10th Gibraltar Masters | 2012 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,277 |
| London Classic Open | 2011 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,244 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Even Thingstad's chess games?
317 games by Even Thingstad, from Apr 2006 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 Even Thingstad has played.
What does Even Thingstad play on the first move as White?
Across 162 games with White in our database, Even Thingstad opens with 1.d4 (91% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Even Thingstad answers 1...c6 (75% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (43% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games).
What openings does Even Thingstad play as White?
As White, Even Thingstad's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (25 games, 52.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (18 games, 38.9% win rate); Indian Defense (15 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 162 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Even Thingstad play as Black?
As Black, Even Thingstad most often plays: Caro-Kann: Classical (22 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (20 games, 30.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (12 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 155 games.
What is Even Thingstad's FIDE rating?
Even Thingstad is currently rated 2,189 in classical chess, 2,185 in rapid and 2,169 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,274 (Jun 2013).
How many games has Even Thingstad played?
Our database contains 317 games by Even Thingstad, covering Apr 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 130 wins, 63 draws, 124 losses (41.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Even Thingstad?
317 games by Even Thingstad 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.