Prepare against Sivert Schanche Torfoss
FM · Norway · World #5,906 classical · FIDE ID 1542761
When preparing against Sivert Schanche Torfoss, expect 1.Nf3 in 47% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (76% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (92%).
Our database contains 97 games by Sivert Schanche Torfoss, covering Nov 2017 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Sivert Schanche Torfoss's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sivert Schanche Torfoss 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 | 2,250 | 2,328 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,159 | 2,204 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,144 | 2,162 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 97 | 27 | 29 | 41 | 27.8% |
| As White | 49 | 19 | 12 | 18 | 38.8% |
| As Black | 48 | 8 | 17 | 23 | 16.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sivert Schanche Torfoss's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sivert Schanche Torfoss's side.
First moves as White (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 23 | 46.9% | 52.2% |
| d4 | 16 | 32.7% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 6 | 12.2% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 8.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 47% of White games, 52.2% score
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Torfoss usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Torfoss usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Torfoss usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 33% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Torfoss usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Torfoss usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 22 | 75.9% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 10.3% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 6.9% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 91.7% | 22.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
Sivert Schanche Torfoss's chess games
All 97 games by Sivert Schanche Torfoss in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2017 - Sep 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: 27 wins, 29 draws, 41 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 1/5/0 | 16.7% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Liam Vrolijk | 2,524 | Maia Chess Open 2026 | A05 |
| Feb 2026 | Dusan Popovic | 2,452 | Prague Int Open 2026 | E68 |
| Aug 2026 | Zaur Mammadov | 2,416 | Maia Chess Open 2026 | B00 |
| Sep 2025 | Nikolai Vlassov | 2,301 | Titled Tue | C50 |
| Jun 2026 | Nirish Kumar Siva Kumar | 2,224 | World Youth Open U18 2026 | A15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norway Chess Open | 2024 | 15 | 8 | 2,153 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 12 | 4.5 | 2,089 |
| World Youth Open U18 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,216 |
| ch-NOR 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 1 | 2,075 |
| Fagernes GM Open | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,166 |
| Maia Chess Open 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 2,306 |
| chT-NOR Elite 2324 | 2024 | 7 | 3 | 2,090 |
| TCh-NOR Elite 2025-26 | 2026 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,163 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sivert Schanche Torfoss's chess games?
97 games by Sivert Schanche Torfoss, from Nov 2017 to Sep 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 Sivert Schanche Torfoss has played.
What does Sivert Schanche Torfoss play on the first move as White?
Across 49 games with White in our database, Sivert Schanche Torfoss opens with 1.Nf3 (47% of games), 1.d4 (33% of games), 1.e4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sivert Schanche Torfoss answers 1...e5 (76% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Sivert Schanche Torfoss play as White?
As White, Sivert Schanche Torfoss's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Réti Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 49 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sivert Schanche Torfoss play as Black?
As Black, Sivert Schanche Torfoss most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 48 games.
What is Sivert Schanche Torfoss's FIDE rating?
Sivert Schanche Torfoss is currently rated 2,250 in classical chess, 2,159 in rapid and 2,144 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,328 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Sivert Schanche Torfoss played?
Our database contains 97 games by Sivert Schanche Torfoss, covering Nov 2017 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 29 draws, 41 losses (27.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sivert Schanche Torfoss?
97 games by Sivert Schanche Torfoss 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.