Prepare against Thomas Sekkingstad
Norway · World #52,734 classical · FIDE ID 1524470
Our database contains 85 games by Thomas Sekkingstad, covering Aug 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Sekkingstad's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Sekkingstad 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 | 1,882 | 1,979 | Apr 2022 |
| Rapid | 1,826 | 1,826 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,973 | 1,974 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 24 | 11 | 50 | 28.2% |
| As White | 41 | 9 | 7 | 25 | 22.0% |
| As Black | 44 | 15 | 4 | 25 | 34.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Sekkingstad's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Sekkingstad's side.
First moves as White (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 40 | 97.6% | 31.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 31.3% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Sekkingstad usually continues c4 (34.6% score)
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Sekkingstad usually continues c4 (27.8% score)
- …d6 (3% of these games) — Sekkingstad usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Sekkingstad usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 18 | 90.0% | 38.9% |
| e5 | 2 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 86.7% | 38.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
Thomas Sekkingstad's chess games
All 85 games by Thomas Sekkingstad in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2015 - 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: 24 wins, 11 draws, 50 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D30 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| E61 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D59 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A87 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 12 | 3/0/9 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2019 | Istvan Poor | 2,213 | Masfjorden Grand Prix | A07 |
| Apr 2022 | Jeroen Van den Bersselaar | 2,173 | Fagernes Open | A11 |
| Jul 2019 | Mathias Unneland | 2,008 | ch-NOR U16 | D19 |
| May 2018 | Hafsteinn Agustsson | 1,867 | chT-NOR Club | D38 |
| Feb 2020 | William Alexander Olsen | 1,862 | Kragero Open B | E32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fagernes Open | 2022 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,865 |
| chT-NOR Club | 2023 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,933 |
| Straume Bronstein Cup | 2020 | 6 | 2 | 1,564 |
| Liljevatnet BGP U14 | 2016 | 5 | 3 | 948 |
| ch-Hordaland NGP | 2016 | 5 | 2 | 1,230 |
| Det åpne NM i hurtigsjakk | 2026 | 5 | 1 | 1,715 |
| Knarrevik Winter 1st | 2015 | 5 | 1.5 | 589 |
| Bergen Grand Prix Open | 2021 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,809 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Sekkingstad's chess games?
85 games by Thomas Sekkingstad, from Aug 2015 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 Thomas Sekkingstad has played.
What does Thomas Sekkingstad play on the first move as White?
Across 41 games with White in our database, Thomas Sekkingstad opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Sekkingstad answers 1...c6 (90% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (87% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games).
What openings does Thomas Sekkingstad play as White?
As White, Thomas Sekkingstad's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 41 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Sekkingstad play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Sekkingstad most often plays: Slav Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 44 games.
What is Thomas Sekkingstad's FIDE rating?
Thomas Sekkingstad is currently rated 1,882 in classical chess, 1,826 in rapid and 1,973 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,979 (Apr 2022).
How many games has Thomas Sekkingstad played?
Our database contains 85 games by Thomas Sekkingstad, covering Aug 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 11 draws, 50 losses (28.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Sekkingstad?
85 games by Thomas Sekkingstad 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.