Prepare against Svein Arne Thrana
Norway · World #66,509 classical · FIDE ID 1509616
When preparing against Svein Arne Thrana, expect 1.e4 in 74% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%).
Our database contains 48 games by Svein Arne Thrana, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Svein Arne Thrana's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Svein Arne Thrana 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 | 1,833 | 2,022 | Mar 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,870 | 1,893 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,779 | 1,894 | Mar 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 11 | 16 | 21 | 22.9% |
| As White | 23 | 5 | 12 | 6 | 21.7% |
| As Black | 25 | 6 | 4 | 15 | 24.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Svein Arne Thrana's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Svein Arne Thrana's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 73.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 21.7% | 40.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 74% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Thrana usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (12% of these games) — Thrana usually continues exd5 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Thrana usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 22% of White games, 40.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Thrana usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Thrana usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 100.0% | 32.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 85.7% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Svein Arne Thrana's chess games
All 48 games by Svein Arne Thrana in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - 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: 11 wins, 16 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A11 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A50 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Lazard Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2013 | Tore Garberg | 1,914 | ch-NOR Class1 | B22 |
| May 2003 | Daniel Jakobsen Kovachev | 1,744 | chB-NOR Open | A50 |
| Jul 2005 | Jan Rune Moberg | 1,556 | chB-NOR | C41 |
| Jul 2015 | Tore-Inge Bratteteig | 1,550 | ch-NOR Seniors A | A58 |
| Jul 2015 | Bernt Kirkebo | 1,441 | ch-NOR Seniors A | B34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NOR Seniors A | 2017 | 14 | 7 | 1,760 |
| 2nd Oslo Sveins Open | 2009 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,725 |
| Oslo Johannessen Memorial | 2008 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,055 |
| ch-NOR Class1 | 2013 | 6 | 2 | 1,752 |
| chB-NOR Open | 2003 | 3 | 1 | 1,669 |
| ch-NOR Seniors 60 | 2019 | 2 | 1 | 1,931 |
| chT-NOR Club | 2019 | 2 | 0 | 1,877 |
| chT-NOR Clubs | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1,722 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Svein Arne Thrana's chess games?
48 games by Svein Arne Thrana, from Sep 2011 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 Svein Arne Thrana has played.
What does Svein Arne Thrana play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Svein Arne Thrana opens with 1.e4 (74% of games), 1.Nf3 (22% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Svein Arne Thrana answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Svein Arne Thrana play as White?
As White, Svein Arne Thrana's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Svein Arne Thrana play as Black?
As Black, Svein Arne Thrana most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Svein Arne Thrana's FIDE rating?
Svein Arne Thrana is currently rated 1,833 in classical chess, 1,870 in rapid and 1,779 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,022 (Mar 2012).
How many games has Svein Arne Thrana played?
Our database contains 48 games by Svein Arne Thrana, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 16 draws, 21 losses (22.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Svein Arne Thrana?
48 games by Svein Arne Thrana 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.