Prepare against Thorbjorn Andersson
Sweden · World #61,024 classical · FIDE ID 1716514
When preparing against Thorbjorn Andersson, expect 1.e4 in 55% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 31 games by Thorbjorn Andersson, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thorbjorn Andersson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thorbjorn Andersson 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 | 1,852 | 2,056 | Sep 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,889 | 1,905 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,910 | 1,961 | Jun 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 6 | 6 | 19 | 19.4% |
| As White | 11 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 9.1% |
| As Black | 20 | 5 | 4 | 11 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thorbjorn Andersson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thorbjorn Andersson's side.
First moves as White (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 6 | 54.5% | 16.7% |
| d4 | 4 | 36.4% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 55% of White games, 16.7% score
- …e5 (83% of these games) — Andersson usually continues Nf3 (10.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Andersson usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 36% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Andersson usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Andersson usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 55.6% | 30.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 22.2% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Thorbjorn Andersson's chess games
All 31 games by Thorbjorn Andersson in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2010 - 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: 6 wins, 6 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A32 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C60 | Three Knights Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C40 | Elephant Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E65 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2011 | Michael Veznik | 1,830 | 2nd Livigno Open A | B40 |
| Jul 2014 | Diego Plata Fernandez | 1,745 | 36th Politiken Cup | E65 |
| Jul 2014 | Anders Hansen | 1,735 | 36th Politiken Cup | E91 |
| Jul 2014 | Hans Haagen Larsen | 1,683 | 36th Politiken Cup | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36th Politiken Cup | 2014 | 10 | 4 | 1,796 |
| 2nd Livigno Open A | 2011 | 8 | 2 | 1,967 |
| Deltalift Open | 2016 | 8 | 3 | 1,973 |
| Vaxjo Open | 2020 | 3 | 0 | 1,888 |
| Halmstad Open | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1,934 |
| Avenyn Open | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1,979 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thorbjorn Andersson's chess games?
31 games by Thorbjorn Andersson, from Sep 2010 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 Thorbjorn Andersson has played.
What does Thorbjorn Andersson play on the first move as White?
Across 11 games with White in our database, Thorbjorn Andersson opens with 1.e4 (55% of games), 1.d4 (36% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thorbjorn Andersson answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Thorbjorn Andersson play as White?
As White, Thorbjorn Andersson's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 11 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thorbjorn Andersson play as Black?
As Black, Thorbjorn Andersson most often plays: Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Elephant Gambit (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Thorbjorn Andersson's FIDE rating?
Thorbjorn Andersson is currently rated 1,852 in classical chess, 1,889 in rapid and 1,910 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,056 (Sep 2011).
How many games has Thorbjorn Andersson played?
Our database contains 31 games by Thorbjorn Andersson, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 6 wins, 6 draws, 19 losses (19.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thorbjorn Andersson?
31 games by Thorbjorn Andersson 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.