Prepare against Simen Sorensen
Norway · World #20,729 classical · FIDE ID 1537881
When preparing against Simen Sorensen, expect 1.d4 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%).
Our database contains 106 games by Simen Sorensen, covering Jun 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Simen Sorensen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Simen 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 | 2,051 | 2,099 | May 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,007 | 2,007 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,044 | 2,097 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 106 | 30 | 39 | 37 | 28.3% |
| As White | 54 | 15 | 21 | 18 | 27.8% |
| As Black | 52 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 28.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Simen Sorensen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Simen Sorensen's side.
First moves as White (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 41 | 75.9% | 45.1% |
| e4 | 7 | 13.0% | 71.4% |
| c4 | 4 | 7.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 76% of White games, 45.1% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Sorensen usually continues c4 (35.0% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Sorensen usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …b6 (7% of these games) — Sorensen usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 13% of White games, 71.4% score
- …e6 (43% of these games) — Sorensen usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (29% of these games) — Sorensen usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Sorensen usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 27 | 90.0% | 55.6% |
| e6 | 2 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 85.7% | 45.8% |
| d5 | 2 | 14.3% | 25.0% |
Simen Sorensen's chess games
All 106 games by Simen Sorensen in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2016 - 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: 30 wins, 39 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A40 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D71 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 11 | 5/5/1 | 45.5% |
| E19 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2022 | Morten Andersen | 2,190 | Fagernes Open | A88 |
| Jan 2026 | Joran Aulin-Jansson | 2,182 | Det åpne NM i hurtigsjakk | B23 |
| Apr 2022 | Jeroen Van den Bersselaar | 2,173 | Fagernes Open | A14 |
| Oct 2020 | Richard Bjerke | 2,144 | Fagernes Open | E15 |
| Feb 2022 | Bror Thanke | 2,143 | Kragero Open | E16 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fagernes Open | 2022 | 26 | 10 | 2,078 |
| Bergen Grand Prix | 2019 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,917 |
| Det åpne NM i hurtigsjakk | 2026 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,180 |
| ch-NOR Class1 | 2019 | 7 | 5 | 2,057 |
| chT-NOR Club | 2019 | 7 | 3 | 1,912 |
| Bergen Sommer Super-NGP A | 2019 | 6 | 3 | 1,958 |
| ch-Hordaland NGP | 2017 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,822 |
| TCh-NOR Club 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 3 | 2,009 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Simen Sorensen's chess games?
106 games by Simen Sorensen, from Jun 2016 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 Simen Sorensen has played.
What does Simen Sorensen play on the first move as White?
Across 54 games with White in our database, Simen Sorensen opens with 1.d4 (76% of games), 1.e4 (13% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Simen Sorensen answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Simen Sorensen play as White?
As White, Simen Sorensen's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 54 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Simen Sorensen play as Black?
As Black, Simen Sorensen most often plays: Sicilian (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 52 games.
What is Simen Sorensen's FIDE rating?
Simen Sorensen is currently rated 2,051 in classical chess, 2,007 in rapid and 2,044 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,099 (May 2022).
How many games has Simen Sorensen played?
Our database contains 106 games by Simen Sorensen, covering Jun 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 39 draws, 37 losses (28.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Simen Sorensen?
106 games by Simen 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.