Prepare against Reto Utiger Sorensen
DNK · World #20,500 classical · FIDE ID 1426664
When preparing against Reto Utiger Sorensen, expect 1.c4 in 71% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (71%).
Our database contains 54 games by Reto Utiger Sorensen, covering Apr 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Reto Utiger Sorensen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Reto Utiger Sorensen 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 | 2,053 | 2,103 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,002 | 2,010 | Dec 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,992 | 1,992 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 17 | 9 | 28 | 31.5% |
| As White | 21 | 9 | 3 | 9 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 33 | 8 | 6 | 19 | 24.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Reto Utiger Sorensen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Reto Utiger Sorensen's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 15 | 71.4% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 5 | 23.8% | 40.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 71% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Sorensen usually continues g3 (83.3% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Sorensen usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Sorensen usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 24% of White games, 40.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Sorensen usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Sorensen usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 77.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 71.4% | 30.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 21.4% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
Reto Utiger Sorensen's chess games
All 54 games by Reto Utiger Sorensen in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2015 - 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: 17 wins, 9 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E67 | Old Indian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A62 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A88 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B38 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A30 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2018 | Christian Altenburg Eriksson | 2,153 | Bronshoj Lang Weekend | A37 |
| Feb 2018 | Uno Skonnord | 2,137 | Bronshoj Lang Weekend | A37 |
| Nov 2021 | Bjarke Gregor | 2,085 | ch-DEN Rapid | C55 |
| May 2022 | Carsten Erlandsen | 2,070 | Hillerod-ch Master | E85 |
| Nov 2023 | Aryan Mollasoltani | 2,008 | Copenhagen GoAudit Open | A22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-DEN Rapid | 2024 | 9 | 2 | 2,004 |
| Copenhagen GoAudit Open | 2023 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,976 |
| Bronshoj Lang Weekend | 2018 | 7 | 4 | 2,121 |
| Farum 60 Years Open | 2003 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,772 |
| Senior-DM 2026 - 50+ | 2026 | 7 | 5 | 2,143 |
| Farum Fureso Open | 2016 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,749 |
| Hillerod-ch Master | 2022 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,189 |
| Palle Skov Mem Open | 2025 | 2 | 0 | 1,913 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Reto Utiger Sorensen's chess games?
54 games by Reto Utiger Sorensen, from Apr 2015 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 Reto Utiger Sorensen has played.
What does Reto Utiger Sorensen play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Reto Utiger Sorensen opens with 1.c4 (71% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Reto Utiger Sorensen answers 1...e5 (78% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games).
What openings does Reto Utiger Sorensen play as White?
As White, Reto Utiger Sorensen's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Symmetrical (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Reto Utiger Sorensen play as Black?
As Black, Reto Utiger Sorensen most often plays: Réti Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Reto Utiger Sorensen's FIDE rating?
Reto Utiger Sorensen is currently rated 2,053 in classical chess, 2,002 in rapid and 1,992 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,103 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Reto Utiger Sorensen played?
Our database contains 54 games by Reto Utiger Sorensen, covering Apr 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 9 draws, 28 losses (31.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Reto Utiger Sorensen?
54 games by Reto Utiger Sorensen 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.