Prepare against Thomas Pronstad
Norway · World #28,258 classical · FIDE ID 1506587
Our database contains 60 games by Thomas Pronstad, covering Mar 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Pronstad's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Pronstad 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 | 1,996 | 2,011 | Feb 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,012 | 2,016 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,051 | 2,060 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 21 | 18 | 21 | 35.0% |
| As White | 33 | 15 | 10 | 8 | 45.5% |
| As Black | 27 | 6 | 8 | 13 | 22.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Pronstad's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Pronstad's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 24 | 72.7% | 68.8% |
| e4 | 6 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 9.1% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 73% of White games, 68.8% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Pronstad usually continues c4 (70.8% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Pronstad usually continues d4 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Pronstad usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 18% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Pronstad usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Pronstad usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Pronstad usually continues c3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 8 | 53.3% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 3 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 13.3% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Thomas Pronstad's chess games
All 60 games by Thomas Pronstad in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2017 - 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: 21 wins, 18 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A30 | English Opening | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D19 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A84 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Torre Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2017 | Afras Mansoor | 2,037 | Oslo Nordstrand Open | D27 |
| Jul 2006 | Ken-ivar Heimreid | 1,923 | chB-NOR | B22 |
| Jul 2006 | Terje Torgersen | 1,882 | chB-NOR | D47 |
| Jul 2006 | Hans Arild Runde | 1,866 | chB-NOR | E12 |
| Apr 2018 | Thyra Kvendseth | 1,850 | Nordstrand GP A | E94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Lillestrom CC | 2018 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,989 |
| ch-NOR qual-A | 2007 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,793 |
| NOR Open U18 | 1998 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,975 |
| chB-NOR | 2006 | 7 | 4 | 1,985 |
| ch-NOR TB | 1999 | 5 | 2 | – |
| Oslo Nordstrand Open | 2017 | 5 | 3 | 2,110 |
| Trondheim tt U26 | 2008 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,935 |
| Gausdal Open U18 | 1998 | 5 | 1 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Pronstad's chess games?
60 games by Thomas Pronstad, from Mar 2017 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 Thomas Pronstad has played.
What does Thomas Pronstad play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Thomas Pronstad opens with 1.Nf3 (73% of games), 1.e4 (18% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Pronstad answers 1...c6 (53% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Thomas Pronstad play as White?
As White, Thomas Pronstad's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (7 games, 57.1% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 100.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Pronstad play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Pronstad most often plays: Caro-Kann (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Thomas Pronstad's FIDE rating?
Thomas Pronstad is currently rated 1,996 in classical chess, 2,012 in rapid and 2,051 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,011 (Feb 2018).
How many games has Thomas Pronstad played?
Our database contains 60 games by Thomas Pronstad, covering Mar 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 18 draws, 21 losses (35.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Pronstad?
60 games by Thomas Pronstad 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.