Prepare against Torstein Bae
IM · Norway · World #1,899 classical · FIDE ID 1501887
Our database contains 626 games by Torstein Bae, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Torstein Bae's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Torstein Bae 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 | 2,388 | 2,460 | Jun 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,371 | 2,409 | Apr 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,267 | 2,435 | Jul 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 626 | 275 | 174 | 177 | 43.9% |
| As White | 318 | 158 | 86 | 74 | 49.7% |
| As Black | 308 | 117 | 88 | 103 | 38.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Torstein Bae's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Torstein Bae's side.
First moves as White (318 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 180 | 56.6% | 63.1% |
| d4 | 104 | 32.7% | 65.9% |
| Nf3 | 26 | 8.2% | 59.6% |
| c4 | 3 | 0.9% | 66.7% |
| Nc3 | 3 | 0.9% | 33.3% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.6% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 57% of White games, 63.1% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Bae usually continues Nf3 (65.2% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Bae usually continues Nf3 (69.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Bae usually continues d4 (61.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 33% of White games, 65.9% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Bae usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Bae usually continues c4 (76.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Bae usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (141 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 52 | 36.9% | 61.5% |
| c5 | 40 | 28.4% | 60.0% |
| c6 | 21 | 14.9% | 71.4% |
| Nf6 | 11 | 7.8% | 54.5% |
| g6 | 9 | 6.4% | 44.4% |
| d6 | 7 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (104 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 64 | 61.5% | 48.4% |
| d5 | 29 | 27.9% | 43.1% |
| g6 | 8 | 7.7% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Torstein Bae's chess games
All 626 games by Torstein Bae in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 275 wins, 174 draws, 177 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 26 | 15/5/6 | 57.7% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 17 | 7/8/2 | 41.2% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D76 | Indian Defense | 22 | 4/10/8 | 18.2% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 16 | 4/4/8 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 16 | 4/5/7 | 25.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 16 | 3/7/6 | 18.8% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 15 | 3/5/7 | 20.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 14 | 7/1/6 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 2/3/7 | 16.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2002 | Vadim Milov | 2,595 | Oslo OSS | B93 |
| Jun 2006 | Simen Agdestein | 2,594 | chT-NOR2 | A21 |
| Jul 2007 | Tiger Hillarp Persson | 2,567 | 29th Politiken Cup | B80 |
| Jul 2007 | Michele Godena | 2,547 | 29th Politiken Cup | D26 |
| Aug 2012 | Mikhail Simantsev | 2,526 | Olomouc Valoz Cup | B48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NOR | 2024 | 57 | 26.5 | 2,348 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 33 | 14.5 | 2,203 |
| Troll Masters | 2002 | 27 | 13.5 | 2,269 |
| ch-NOR Open | 2004 | 18 | 11 | 2,319 |
| chT-NOR Clubs | 2012 | 15 | 12 | 2,282 |
| Gausdal Eikrem Memorial | 1998 | 14 | 5.5 | 2,287 |
| 3rd ch-EU | 2002 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,383 |
| Wch U20 | 1997 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,174 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Torstein Bae's chess games?
626 games by Torstein Bae, from Apr 2003 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 Torstein Bae has played.
What does Torstein Bae play on the first move as White?
Across 318 games with White in our database, Torstein Bae opens with 1.e4 (57% of games), 1.d4 (33% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Torstein Bae answers 1...e5 (37% of games), 1...c5 (28% of games), 1...c6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (62% of games), 1...d5 (28% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games).
What openings does Torstein Bae play as White?
As White, Torstein Bae's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (26 games, 57.7% win rate); Indian Defense (17 games, 41.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 54.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 318 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Torstein Bae play as Black?
As Black, Torstein Bae most often plays: Indian Defense (22 games, 18.2% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Modern Defense (16 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 308 games.
What is Torstein Bae's FIDE rating?
Torstein Bae is currently rated 2,388 in classical chess, 2,371 in rapid and 2,267 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,460 (Jun 2013).
How many games has Torstein Bae played?
Our database contains 626 games by Torstein Bae, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 275 wins, 174 draws, 177 losses (43.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Torstein Bae?
626 games by Torstein Bae 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.