Prepare against Terje Karlsen
Norway · World #21,972 classical · FIDE ID 1502840
When preparing against Terje Karlsen, expect 1.e4 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (45% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%).
Our database contains 162 games by Terje Karlsen, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Terje Karlsen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Terje Karlsen 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 | 2,041 | 2,151 | Jul 2009 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 162 | 66 | 33 | 63 | 40.7% |
| As White | 85 | 34 | 20 | 31 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 77 | 32 | 13 | 32 | 41.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Terje Karlsen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Terje Karlsen's side.
First moves as White (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 62 | 72.9% | 52.4% |
| d4 | 19 | 22.4% | 55.3% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 3.5% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 73% of White games, 52.4% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Karlsen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Karlsen usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Karlsen usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 22% of White games, 55.3% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Karlsen usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Karlsen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (5% of these games) — Karlsen usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 45.5% | 53.3% |
| e5 | 11 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 6.1% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 6.1% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 86.4% | 55.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 13.6% | 33.3% |
Terje Karlsen's chess games
All 162 games by Terje Karlsen in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 66 wins, 33 draws, 63 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B85 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A48 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C11 | French Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2001 | Kjetil A. Lie | 2,347 | Troll Masters | C44 |
| Jan 2002 | Per Erik Manne | 2,338 | chT-NOR qualifier | A34 |
| Jan 2001 | Geir Sune Tallaksen Ostmoe | 2,258 | Troll Masters | C60 |
| Aug 2001 | Daniel Hersvik | 2,241 | ch-Nordic | B22 |
| Jan 2002 | Olita Rause | 2,234 | Troll Masters | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troll Masters | 2003 | 28 | 12 | 2,196 |
| Bergen Sommer Open | 2004 | 15 | 7 | 2,022 |
| 4th Helsinki ShakkiNet-B | 2002 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,291 |
| 14th Kiel Open | 2001 | 9 | 5 | 2,374 |
| Oslo OSS IM | 2003 | 9 | 1 | 2,000 |
| Gausdal Eikrem Memorial | 2000 | 9 | 4 | 2,157 |
| ch-Nordic | 2001 | 9 | 4 | 2,192 |
| chB-NOR Open | 2000 | 9 | 5 | 2,259 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Terje Karlsen's chess games?
162 games by Terje Karlsen, from Apr 2003 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 Terje Karlsen has played.
What does Terje Karlsen play on the first move as White?
Across 85 games with White in our database, Terje Karlsen opens with 1.e4 (73% of games), 1.d4 (22% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Terje Karlsen answers 1...c5 (45% of games), 1...e5 (33% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Terje Karlsen play as White?
As White, Terje Karlsen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 85 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Terje Karlsen play as Black?
As Black, Terje Karlsen most often plays: English Opening: Symmetrical (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 77 games.
What is Terje Karlsen's FIDE rating?
Terje Karlsen is currently rated 2,041 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,151 (Jul 2009).
How many games has Terje Karlsen played?
Our database contains 162 games by Terje Karlsen, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 66 wins, 33 draws, 63 losses (40.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Terje Karlsen?
162 games by Terje Karlsen 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.