Prepare against Thor Geir Harestad
FM · Norway · World #22,687 classical · FIDE ID 1500414
Our database contains 329 games by Thor Geir Harestad, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thor Geir Harestad's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thor Geir Harestad 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 | 2,035 | 2,239 | Dec 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,215 | 2,215 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 329 | 112 | 105 | 112 | 34.0% |
| As White | 160 | 48 | 60 | 52 | 30.0% |
| As Black | 169 | 64 | 45 | 60 | 37.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thor Geir Harestad's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thor Geir Harestad's side.
First moves as White (160 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 98 | 61.3% | 46.9% |
| c4 | 28 | 17.5% | 55.4% |
| Nf3 | 20 | 12.5% | 52.5% |
| e4 | 12 | 7.5% | 41.7% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 61% of White games, 46.9% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Harestad usually continues c4 (35.7% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Harestad usually continues Nf3 (87.5% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Harestad usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 18% of White games, 55.4% score
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Harestad usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (18% of these games) — Harestad usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Harestad usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 75 | 92.6% | 49.3% |
| g6 | 5 | 6.2% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 40 | 81.6% | 53.8% |
| g6 | 5 | 10.2% | 70.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 6.1% | 83.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
Thor Geir Harestad's chess games
All 329 games by Thor Geir Harestad 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: 112 wins, 105 draws, 112 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| E31 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 10 | 1/6/3 | 10.0% |
| A32 | Indian Defense | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 0/4/4 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 31 | 8/11/12 | 25.8% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 18 | 12/4/2 | 66.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 15 | 4/4/7 | 26.7% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| A39 | English Opening | 11 | 1/3/7 | 9.1% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1993 | Istvan Csom | 2,475 | Gausdal Int | A15 |
| Jan 1994 | Rune Djurhuus | 2,460 | chT-NOR | E81 |
| Jan 2007 | Magne Sagafos | 2,427 | chT-NOR 0607 | A65 |
| Mar 2012 | Vladimir Karasev | 2,379 | chT-EU Seniors | A40 |
| Sep 1976 | Lars-Ake Schneider | 2,365 | Nordic CupT 7th | B42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-NOR | 2006 | 28 | 15.5 | 2,300 |
| Stavanger Open | 1999 | 27 | 14 | 2,352 |
| Fister | 1992 | 24 | 17.5 | 2,461 |
| WchT Seniors 65 | 2019 | 20 | 10.5 | 2,202 |
| ch-NOR | 1981 | 18 | 6.5 | 2,189 |
| chT-NOR west | 1994 | 15 | 9.5 | 2,433 |
| 23rd Wch Seniors | 2013 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,084 |
| 28th Wch Seniors 65 | 2018 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,115 |
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Where can I find Thor Geir Harestad's chess games?
329 games by Thor Geir Harestad, 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 Thor Geir Harestad has played.
What does Thor Geir Harestad play on the first move as White?
Across 160 games with White in our database, Thor Geir Harestad opens with 1.d4 (61% of games), 1.c4 (18% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thor Geir Harestad answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games).
What openings does Thor Geir Harestad play as White?
As White, Thor Geir Harestad's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian: Sämisch (13 games, 38.5% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation (10 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 160 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thor Geir Harestad play as Black?
As Black, Thor Geir Harestad most often plays: Sicilian (31 games, 25.8% win rate); Modern Defense (18 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (15 games, 26.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 169 games.
What is Thor Geir Harestad's FIDE rating?
Thor Geir Harestad is currently rated 2,035 in classical chess and 2,215 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,239 (Dec 2018).
How many games has Thor Geir Harestad played?
Our database contains 329 games by Thor Geir Harestad, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 112 wins, 105 draws, 112 losses (34.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thor Geir Harestad?
329 games by Thor Geir Harestad 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.