Prepare against Jostein Sorhus
Norway · World #95,721 classical · FIDE ID 1515209
When preparing against Jostein Sorhus, expect 1.d4 in 47% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (82%).
Our database contains 95 games by Jostein Sorhus, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jostein Sorhus's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jostein Sorhus 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 | 1,742 | 1,765 | Nov 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,808 | 1,808 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,771 | 1,771 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 45 | 7 | 43 | 47.4% |
| As White | 45 | 22 | 2 | 21 | 48.9% |
| As Black | 50 | 23 | 5 | 22 | 46.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jostein Sorhus's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jostein Sorhus's side.
First moves as White (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 21 | 46.7% | 57.1% |
| e4 | 16 | 35.6% | 46.9% |
| c4 | 6 | 13.3% | 41.7% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 4.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 47% of White games, 57.1% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Sorhus usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …Nf6 (24% of these games) — Sorhus usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …c5 (5% of these games) — Sorhus usually continues d5 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 36% of White games, 46.9% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Sorhus usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Sorhus usually continues exd5 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Sorhus usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 25 | 89.3% | 52.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 10.7% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 82.4% | 46.4% |
| d5 | 3 | 17.6% | 16.7% |
Jostein Sorhus's chess games
All 95 games by Jostein Sorhus in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - 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: 45 wins, 7 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E02 | Catalan | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D21 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C03 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 6/0/4 | 60.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2011 | Mathias Satre | 1,576 | ch-Hordaland NGP B | E90 |
| Nov 2018 | Shjalg Ole Nass | 1,538 | Bergen Grand Prix B | A13 |
| Nov 2011 | Odd Ristesund | 1,454 | Bergen Grand Prix | D93 |
| Feb 2015 | Tore Teigen | 1,385 | Knarrevik Winter 1st | D96 |
| Aug 2010 | Kjetil Nylund | 1,340 | Kragero Grand Prix | B24 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bergen Grand Prix | 2017 | 17 | 12.5 | 1,360 |
| Bergen Sommer Open B | 2008 | 16 | 4 | 943 |
| Bergen Grand Prix B | 2018 | 11 | 5 | 1,367 |
| ch-Hordaland NGP B | 2013 | 9 | 6 | 1,310 |
| chB-NOR | 2006 | 6 | 4 | 1,290 |
| Bergen Sommer Open | 2006 | 6 | 3 | 1,227 |
| Bergen Open B | 2012 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,398 |
| Knarrevik Winter 1st | 2015 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,352 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jostein Sorhus's chess games?
95 games by Jostein Sorhus, from Sep 2011 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 Jostein Sorhus has played.
What does Jostein Sorhus play on the first move as White?
Across 45 games with White in our database, Jostein Sorhus opens with 1.d4 (47% of games), 1.e4 (36% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jostein Sorhus answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...c6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games).
What openings does Jostein Sorhus play as White?
As White, Jostein Sorhus's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 45 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jostein Sorhus play as Black?
As Black, Jostein Sorhus most often plays: Sicilian: Closed (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 50 games.
What is Jostein Sorhus's FIDE rating?
Jostein Sorhus is currently rated 1,742 in classical chess, 1,808 in rapid and 1,771 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,765 (Nov 2024).
How many games has Jostein Sorhus played?
Our database contains 95 games by Jostein Sorhus, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 45 wins, 7 draws, 43 losses (47.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jostein Sorhus?
95 games by Jostein Sorhus 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.