Prepare against Thomas Wasenius
Norway · World #112,935 classical · FIDE ID 1509551
When preparing against Thomas Wasenius, expect 1.e4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (63%).
Our database contains 46 games by Thomas Wasenius, covering Nov 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Wasenius's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Wasenius 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 | 1,693 | 1,730 | Jan 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,681 | 1,761 | Apr 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,674 | 1,704 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 13 | 8 | 25 | 28.3% |
| As White | 22 | 8 | 5 | 9 | 36.4% |
| As Black | 24 | 5 | 3 | 16 | 20.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Wasenius's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Wasenius's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 11 | 50.0% | 45.5% |
| d4 | 8 | 36.4% | 43.8% |
| c4 | 2 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 50% of White games, 45.5% score
- …e5 (45% of these games) — Wasenius usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Wasenius usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (9% of these games) — Wasenius usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 36% of White games, 43.8% score
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Wasenius usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Wasenius usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …f5 (13% of these games) — Wasenius usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 50.0% | 35.7% |
| c6 | 5 | 35.7% | 10.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 62.5% | 30.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 37.5% | 33.3% |
Thomas Wasenius's chess games
All 46 games by Thomas Wasenius in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2009 - 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: 13 wins, 8 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D06 | Colle System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D40 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D34 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E48 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2009 | Jacob Hein | 1,593 | 31st Politiken Cup | D40 |
| Oct 2010 | Elvis Chikwati | 1,341 | chT-NOR Clubs | B14 |
| Jan 2013 | Oyvind Morkedal | 1,274 | Skarnes Nord Odal Open B | C45 |
| Nov 2005 | Jan I Stava | 1,132 | Kragero Open | B01 |
| Nov 2005 | Leif Trygve Hegvik | 1,115 | Kragero Open | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31st Politiken Cup | 2009 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,611 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2012 | 9 | 3 | 1,731 |
| 23rd North Sea Cup | 2008 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,463 |
| chT-NOR Clubs | 2010 | 8 | 3 | 1,429 |
| ch-Ostfold | 2003 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,029 |
| Kragero Open | 2005 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,296 |
| Kragero Grand Prix | 2010 | 1 | 1 | 1,506 |
| Skarnes Nord Odal Open B | 2013 | 1 | 1 | 1,674 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Wasenius's chess games?
46 games by Thomas Wasenius, from Nov 2009 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 Wasenius has played.
What does Thomas Wasenius play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Thomas Wasenius opens with 1.e4 (50% of games), 1.d4 (36% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Wasenius answers 1...e5 (50% of games), 1...c6 (36% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (63% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games).
What openings does Thomas Wasenius play as White?
As White, Thomas Wasenius's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Wasenius play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Wasenius most often plays: Four Knights Game: Italian Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Thomas Wasenius's FIDE rating?
Thomas Wasenius is currently rated 1,693 in classical chess, 1,681 in rapid and 1,674 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,730 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Thomas Wasenius played?
Our database contains 46 games by Thomas Wasenius, covering Nov 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 8 draws, 25 losses (28.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Wasenius?
46 games by Thomas Wasenius 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.