Prepare against Hans Richard Thjomoe
Norway · World #70,611 classical · FIDE ID 1506412
When preparing against Hans Richard Thjomoe, expect 1.e4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (63%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as White, 15.8% over 19 games.
Our database contains 166 games by Hans Richard Thjomoe, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hans Richard Thjomoe's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hans Richard Thjomoe 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 | 1,819 | 2,043 | Jul 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,847 | 1,919 | Jan 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,856 | 1,874 | Dec 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 166 | 51 | 31 | 84 | 30.7% |
| As White | 82 | 25 | 17 | 40 | 30.5% |
| As Black | 84 | 26 | 14 | 44 | 31.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hans Richard Thjomoe's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hans Richard Thjomoe's side.
First moves as White (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 74 | 90.2% | 41.9% |
| d4 | 5 | 6.1% | 40.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 3.7% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 41.9% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Thjomoe usually continues Nc3 (26.3% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Thjomoe usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Thjomoe usually continues d4 (61.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 40.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Thjomoe usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Thjomoe usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (20% of these games) — Thjomoe usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 18 | 60.0% | 38.9% |
| c5 | 10 | 33.3% | 35.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 63.0% | 44.1% |
| e6 | 5 | 18.5% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 4 | 14.8% | 12.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
Hans Richard Thjomoe's chess games
All 166 games by Hans Richard Thjomoe 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: 51 wins, 31 draws, 84 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 19 | 3/4/12 | 15.8% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B63 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 9 | 1/1/7 | 11.1% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A96 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A04 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A03 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2008 | Martin Hansen | 2,128 | Baltic Sea Cup | C55 |
| Aug 2008 | Johnny Holler Johansen | 2,029 | Baltic Sea Cup | B70 |
| Jul 2005 | Timo Nurmi | 2,008 | chB-NOR | B95 |
| Jul 2008 | Borge Waaktaar Svanholm | 2,003 | Baltic Sea Cup | E62 |
| Mar 2014 | Per Green | 1,999 | ch-EU Seniors 65 14th | A99 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drammen Autumn | 2010 | 17 | 9.5 | 1,592 |
| 28th Wch Seniors 65 | 2018 | 11 | 5 | 1,702 |
| 29th Wch Seniors 65 | 2019 | 10 | 4 | 1,941 |
| chB-NOR | 2006 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,648 |
| Baltic Sea Cup | 2008 | 10 | 5 | 2,042 |
| ch-EU Seniors 65 14th | 2014 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,953 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2012 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,586 |
| ch-Nordic Seniors | 2013 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,856 |
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Where can I find Hans Richard Thjomoe's chess games?
166 games by Hans Richard Thjomoe, 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 Hans Richard Thjomoe has played.
What does Hans Richard Thjomoe play on the first move as White?
Across 82 games with White in our database, Hans Richard Thjomoe opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hans Richard Thjomoe answers 1...e5 (60% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...e6 (19% of games), 1...f5 (15% of games).
What openings does Hans Richard Thjomoe play as White?
As White, Hans Richard Thjomoe's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (19 games, 15.8% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 82 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hans Richard Thjomoe play as Black?
As Black, Hans Richard Thjomoe most often plays: English Opening (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Dutch Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 84 games.
What is Hans Richard Thjomoe's FIDE rating?
Hans Richard Thjomoe is currently rated 1,819 in classical chess, 1,847 in rapid and 1,856 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,043 (Jul 2009).
How many games has Hans Richard Thjomoe played?
Our database contains 166 games by Hans Richard Thjomoe, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 51 wins, 31 draws, 84 losses (30.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hans Richard Thjomoe?
166 games by Hans Richard Thjomoe 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.