Prepare against Lars Tormod Haugen
Norway · World #17,485 classical · FIDE ID 1559966
Our database contains 92 games by Lars Tormod Haugen, covering Jun 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Lars Tormod Haugen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lars Tormod Haugen 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 | 2,080 | 2,080 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,877 | 1,945 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,828 | 1,850 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92 | 28 | 23 | 41 | 30.4% |
| As White | 51 | 15 | 16 | 20 | 29.4% |
| As Black | 41 | 13 | 7 | 21 | 31.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 30 | 58.8% | 45.0% |
| e4 | 21 | 41.2% | 45.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 59% of White games, 45.0% score
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Haugen usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Haugen usually continues Nc3 (41.7% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Haugen usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 41% of White games, 45.2% score
- …c5 (57% of these games) — Haugen usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Haugen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Haugen usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 26 | 100.0% | 42.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 100.0% | 40.9% |
Lars Tormod Haugen's chess games
All 92 games by Lars Tormod Haugen in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2019 - 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: 28 wins, 23 draws, 41 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A17 | English Opening | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 15 | 5/0/10 | 33.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E66 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E77 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Polok,K | 2,208 | 9th Solta Open 2026 | C02 |
| Jun 2026 | Seres,B | 2,147 | 9th Solta Open 2026 | E66 |
| Jul 2026 | Pantham Kaewpitakkun | 2,120 | Landsturneringen 2026 | Mester | C79 |
| Oct 2025 | Vinjar Hammari | 2,119 | TCh-NOR Elite 2025-26 | C50 |
| Mar 2024 | Andreas Basilius Gikas | 2,104 | Reykjavik Open | B10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2024 | 18 | 9.5 | 1,852 |
| Fagernes GM Open | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,061 |
| Norway Chess Open | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,024 |
| Fagernes GM Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 3 | 1,955 |
| Reykjavik Kvika Open | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 1,931 |
| Landsturneringen 2026 | Mester | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,094 |
| 9th Solta Open 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 4 | 2,185 |
| Kragero Open | 2024 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,897 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lars Tormod Haugen's chess games?
92 games by Lars Tormod Haugen, from Jun 2019 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 Lars Tormod Haugen has played.
What does Lars Tormod Haugen play on the first move as White?
Across 51 games with White in our database, Lars Tormod Haugen opens with 1.c4 (59% of games), 1.e4 (41% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lars Tormod Haugen answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Lars Tormod Haugen play as White?
As White, Lars Tormod Haugen's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (12 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 51 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lars Tormod Haugen play as Black?
As Black, Lars Tormod Haugen most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.
What is Lars Tormod Haugen's FIDE rating?
Lars Tormod Haugen is currently rated 2,080 in classical chess, 1,877 in rapid and 1,828 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,080 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Lars Tormod Haugen played?
Our database contains 92 games by Lars Tormod Haugen, covering Jun 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 23 draws, 41 losses (30.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lars Tormod Haugen?
92 games by Lars Tormod Haugen 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.