Prepare against Selmer Lorentzen
Norway · World #121,758 classical · FIDE ID 1594532
When preparing against Selmer Lorentzen, expect 1.d4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (85% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 42 games by Selmer Lorentzen, covering Apr 2025 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Selmer Lorentzen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Selmer Lorentzen 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 | 1,669 | 1,669 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,607 | 1,690 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,619 | 1,639 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 23 | 3 | 16 | 54.8% |
| As White | 21 | 11 | 3 | 7 | 52.4% |
| As Black | 21 | 12 | 0 | 9 | 57.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Selmer Lorentzen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Selmer Lorentzen's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 17 | 81.0% | 61.8% |
| e4 | 3 | 14.3% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 81% of White games, 61.8% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Lorentzen usually continues c4 (43.8% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Lorentzen usually continues c4 (80.0% score)
- …d6 (12% of these games) — Lorentzen usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 14% of White games, 33.3% score
- …e5 (67% of these games) — Lorentzen usually continues Bc4 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (33% of these games) — Lorentzen usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 84.6% | 54.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (1 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 1 | 100.0% | 100.0% |
Selmer Lorentzen's chess games
All 42 games by Selmer Lorentzen in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2025 - Oct 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: 23 wins, 3 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% | |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| Indian Defense: Seirawan Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% | |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% | |
| Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% | |
| Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% | |
| English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% | |
| Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% | |
| Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% | |
| Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% | |
| Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% | |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% | |
| Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Audun Rimbereid Oyri | 1,616 | Landsturneringen 2026 | Miniputt | — |
| Jul 2026 | Iver Gjelstenli Anderson | 1,607 | Landsturneringen 2026 | Miniputt | A56 |
| Nov 2025 | Jorgen Ingvaldsen | 1,531 | NM for barn og ungdom 2025 | Gruppe G (f. 16-) | — |
| Jul 2026 | Sofia Hrituleac | 1,499 | Landsturneringen 2026 | Miniputt | — |
| Jul 2026 | Evelin Nilsen Opsen | 1,481 | Landsturneringen 2026 | Miniputt | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landsturneringen 2026 | Miniputt | 2026 | 17 | 12 | 1,776 |
| Landsturneringen 2025 | Mikroputt | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 1,543 |
| Landsturneringen 2023 | Klasse Mikroputt | 2023 | 7 | 3 | – |
| Kretsmesterskapet i langsjakk Vestland 2026 (Fide-ratet) | B (1550-1799 iog C (under 1550) | 2026 | 5 | 3 | 1,659 |
| NM for barn og ungdom 2025 | Gruppe G (f. 16-) | 2025 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,422 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Selmer Lorentzen's chess games?
42 games by Selmer Lorentzen, from Apr 2025 to Oct 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 Selmer Lorentzen has played.
What does Selmer Lorentzen play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Selmer Lorentzen opens with 1.d4 (81% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Selmer Lorentzen answers 1...c5 (85% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Selmer Lorentzen play as White?
As White, Selmer Lorentzen's most-played openings in our database are: Budapest Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (4 games, 75.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Selmer Lorentzen play as Black?
As Black, Selmer Lorentzen most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (4 games, 100.0% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Selmer Lorentzen's FIDE rating?
Selmer Lorentzen is currently rated 1,669 in classical chess, 1,607 in rapid and 1,619 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,669 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Selmer Lorentzen played?
Our database contains 42 games by Selmer Lorentzen, covering Apr 2025 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 3 draws, 16 losses (54.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Selmer Lorentzen?
42 games by Selmer Lorentzen 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.