Prepare against Rune Taranger
Norway · World #85,893 classical · FIDE ID 1525280
When preparing against Rune Taranger, expect 1.d4 in 44% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (43% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (75%).
Our database contains 48 games by Rune Taranger, covering Aug 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rune Taranger's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rune Taranger 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 | 1,771 | 1,791 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 15 | 12 | 21 | 31.3% |
| As White | 27 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 37.0% |
| As Black | 21 | 5 | 4 | 12 | 23.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rune Taranger's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rune Taranger's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 12 | 44.4% | 29.2% |
| e4 | 12 | 44.4% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 7.4% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 44% of White games, 29.2% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Taranger usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Taranger usually continues Bf4 (25.0% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Taranger usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 44% of White games, 62.5% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Taranger usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Taranger usually continues Qe2 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Taranger usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 6 | 42.9% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 21.4% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 75.0% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
Rune Taranger's chess games
All 48 games by Rune Taranger in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2014 - 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: 15 wins, 12 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C24 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D45 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D53 | Indian Defense: Seirawan Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B71 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A90 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2015 | Tobias Lang Nilsen | 1,917 | 8th Oslo Sveins Open | A39 |
| Sep 2017 | Aleksander Fossan | 1,834 | Kragero Grand Prix A | A36 |
| Sep 2017 | Jan Synnestvedt | 1,773 | Kragero Grand Prix A | C00 |
| Jul 2015 | Hans-Henry Jacobsen | 1,678 | ch-NOR Class 2 | D45 |
| Jun 2017 | Elias Hulleberg Sidali | 1,675 | Oslo Stjernens Open | B15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Follo CC | 2015 | 9 | 3 | 1,379 |
| Fagernes Norsk Open B | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,656 |
| 8th Oslo Sveins Open | 2015 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,761 |
| Oslo Open B | 2014 | 6 | 3 | 1,563 |
| ch-NOR Class 2 | 2015 | 4 | 3 | 1,852 |
| Oslo Stjernens Open | 2017 | 4 | 1 | 1,502 |
| Bergen Sommer Open | 2017 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,549 |
| Kragero Grand Prix A | 2017 | 2 | 2 | 2,203 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rune Taranger's chess games?
48 games by Rune Taranger, from Aug 2014 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 Rune Taranger has played.
What does Rune Taranger play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Rune Taranger opens with 1.d4 (44% of games), 1.e4 (44% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rune Taranger answers 1...d6 (43% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games).
What openings does Rune Taranger play as White?
As White, Rune Taranger's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Torre Attack (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rune Taranger play as Black?
As Black, Rune Taranger most often plays: Pirc Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Rune Taranger's FIDE rating?
Rune Taranger is currently rated 1,771 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,791 (Jul 2024).
How many games has Rune Taranger played?
Our database contains 48 games by Rune Taranger, covering Aug 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 12 draws, 21 losses (31.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rune Taranger?
48 games by Rune Taranger 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.