Prepare against Gustav Torngren
FM · Sweden · World #2,509 classical · FIDE ID 1728970
Our database contains 422 games by Gustav Torngren, covering Oct 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Gustav Torngren's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gustav Torngren 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 | 2,358 | 2,358 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,179 | 2,198 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,125 | 2,180 | Nov 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 422 | 150 | 112 | 160 | 35.5% |
| As White | 212 | 75 | 63 | 74 | 35.4% |
| As Black | 210 | 75 | 49 | 86 | 35.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gustav Torngren's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gustav Torngren's side.
First moves as White (212 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 83 | 39.2% | 41.6% |
| c4 | 58 | 27.4% | 59.5% |
| Nf3 | 27 | 12.7% | 57.4% |
| e4 | 26 | 12.3% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 5 | 2.4% | 30.0% |
| b3 | 3 | 1.4% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 39% of White games, 41.6% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Torngren usually continues c4 (42.4% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Torngren usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Torngren usually continues Bg5 (16.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 27% of White games, 59.5% score
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Torngren usually continues Nc3 (68.2% score)
- …c5 (26% of these games) — Torngren usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Torngren usually continues g3 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (96 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 32 | 33.3% | 40.6% |
| e5 | 24 | 25.0% | 45.8% |
| c6 | 18 | 18.8% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 8 | 8.3% | 43.8% |
| g6 | 6 | 6.3% | 58.3% |
| b6 | 4 | 4.2% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 44 | 57.9% | 42.0% |
| e6 | 14 | 18.4% | 42.9% |
| d5 | 11 | 14.5% | 54.5% |
| g6 | 3 | 3.9% | 33.3% |
| f5 | 2 | 2.6% | 75.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Gustav Torngren's chess games
All 422 games by Gustav Torngren in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2014 - 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: 150 wins, 112 draws, 160 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A50 | Indian Defense | 22 | 6/8/8 | 27.3% |
| A14 | English Opening | 19 | 8/5/6 | 42.1% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 18 | 9/6/3 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 10 | 1/1/8 | 10.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2022 | Felix Blohberger | 2,493 | 9th Uppsala Young Champions | C65 |
| Sep 2022 | Tsvetan Stoyanov | 2,457 | Wch U18 | B15 |
| Sep 2022 | Alexander Krastev | 2,431 | Wch U18 | B94 |
| Sep 2022 | Joseph Girel | 2,411 | Wch U18 | A06 |
| Nov 2025 | Joachim Birger Nilsen | 2,406 | TCh-NOR Elite 2025-26 | A05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SWE U20 | 2022 | 27 | 8.5 | 2,072 |
| Wch U14 | 2018 | 20 | 9.5 | 1,939 |
| Kvisla | 2022 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,320 |
| Fagernes Open | 2021 | 17 | 8.5 | 2,249 |
| Deltalift Open | 2023 | 15 | 5 | 2,084 |
| Norrkoeping Easter Open | 2023 | 15 | 11 | 2,426 |
| UKR-SWE Online Battle | 2020 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,209 |
| Vaxjo Open | 2020 | 12 | 4 | 2,127 |
Interactive opening tree from all 422 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gustav Torngren's chess games?
422 games by Gustav Torngren, from Oct 2014 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 Gustav Torngren has played.
What does Gustav Torngren play on the first move as White?
Across 212 games with White in our database, Gustav Torngren opens with 1.d4 (39% of games), 1.c4 (27% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gustav Torngren answers 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games), 1...c6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (58% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Gustav Torngren play as White?
As White, Gustav Torngren's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (22 games, 27.3% win rate); English Opening (19 games, 42.1% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (18 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 212 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gustav Torngren play as Black?
As Black, Gustav Torngren most often plays: Indian Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Modern Defense (13 games, 53.8% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (10 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 210 games.
What is Gustav Torngren's FIDE rating?
Gustav Torngren is currently rated 2,358 in classical chess, 2,179 in rapid and 2,125 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,358 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Gustav Torngren played?
Our database contains 422 games by Gustav Torngren, covering Oct 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 150 wins, 112 draws, 160 losses (35.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gustav Torngren?
422 games by Gustav Torngren 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.