Prepare against Thorbjorn Bromann
IM · DNK · World #2,523 classical · FIDE ID 1403893
When preparing against Thorbjorn Bromann, expect 1.d4 in 40% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (52%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Horwitz Defense as Black, 6.7% over 30 games.
Our database contains 1,028 games by Thorbjorn Bromann, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thorbjorn Bromann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thorbjorn Bromann 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 | 2,358 | 2,458 | Feb 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,356 | 2,390 | Aug 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,352 | 2,356 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,028 | 406 | 352 | 270 | 39.5% |
| As White | 518 | 225 | 164 | 129 | 43.4% |
| As Black | 510 | 181 | 188 | 141 | 35.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thorbjorn Bromann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thorbjorn Bromann's side.
First moves as White (518 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 205 | 39.6% | 59.3% |
| e4 | 203 | 39.2% | 59.4% |
| b3 | 54 | 10.4% | 51.9% |
| c4 | 46 | 8.9% | 62.0% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 1.0% | 80.0% |
| Nc3 | 3 | 0.6% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 40% of White games, 59.3% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Bromann usually continues Nc3 (58.7% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Bromann usually continues Bg5 (53.7% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Bromann usually continues e4 (33.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 39% of White games, 59.4% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Bromann usually continues Nf3 (55.4% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Bromann usually continues d4 (62.8% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Bromann usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (196 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 131 | 66.8% | 53.4% |
| g6 | 58 | 29.6% | 72.4% |
| d5 | 4 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 1.0% | 25.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (207 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 107 | 51.7% | 52.3% |
| e6 | 44 | 21.3% | 38.6% |
| g6 | 28 | 13.5% | 73.2% |
| c5 | 17 | 8.2% | 70.6% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 4 | 1.9% | 75.0% |
Thorbjorn Bromann's chess games
All 1,028 games by Thorbjorn Bromann 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: 406 wins, 352 draws, 270 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 64 | 36/14/14 | 56.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 58 | 27/13/18 | 46.6% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 53 | 17/21/15 | 32.1% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 36 | 13/14/9 | 36.1% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 30 | 12/9/9 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 18 | 6/7/5 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Classical Variation | 16 | 8/6/2 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 16 | 7/4/5 | 43.8% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 15 | 9/2/4 | 60.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 13 | 8/2/3 | 61.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 97 | 55/24/18 | 56.7% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 54 | 18/21/15 | 33.3% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 49 | 19/17/13 | 38.8% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 31 | 9/10/12 | 29.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 30 | 2/17/11 | 6.7% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 28 | 7/14/7 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 28 | 12/9/7 | 42.9% |
| C10 | French Defense | 28 | 7/12/9 | 25.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 21 | 6/8/7 | 28.6% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 18 | 9/7/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2010 | Ivan Sokolov | 2,649 | Reykjavik Open | C47 |
| Aug 2007 | Alexander Stripunsky | 2,589 | Baltic Sea Cup | D00 |
| Oct 2013 | Marcin Dziuba | 2,586 | chT-ISL 1314 | D01 |
| Feb 2010 | Abhijeet Gupta | 2,577 | Reykjavik Open | B90 |
| Sep 2009 | Normunds Miezis | 2,558 | 4th Borup Open | D01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2022 | 78 | 32.5 | 2,263 |
| ch-DEN | 2016 | 27 | 10 | 2,349 |
| chB-DEN | 2002 | 26 | 14.5 | 2,340 |
| Copenhagen Challenge | 2012 | 26 | 15 | 2,331 |
| Odense Andersen Open | 2013 | 18 | 11 | 2,301 |
| ch-DEN Rapid | 2024 | 15 | 10 | 2,283 |
| ch-DEN cand | 2005 | 14 | 9 | 2,402 |
| Copenhagen Bronshoj Open | 2014 | 14 | 11 | 2,435 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Jacob Carstensen (14 games) · Jonny Hector (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thorbjorn Bromann's chess games?
1,028 games by Thorbjorn Bromann, 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 Thorbjorn Bromann has played.
What does Thorbjorn Bromann play on the first move as White?
Across 518 games with White in our database, Thorbjorn Bromann opens with 1.d4 (40% of games), 1.e4 (39% of games), 1.b3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thorbjorn Bromann answers 1...e6 (67% of games), 1...g6 (30% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (52% of games), 1...e6 (21% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games).
What openings does Thorbjorn Bromann play as White?
As White, Thorbjorn Bromann's most-played openings in our database are: Richter-Veresov Attack (64 games, 56.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (58 games, 46.6% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (53 games, 32.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 518 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thorbjorn Bromann play as Black?
As Black, Thorbjorn Bromann most often plays: Modern Defense (97 games, 56.7% win rate); Queen's Gambit (54 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Classical Variation (49 games, 38.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 510 games.
What is Thorbjorn Bromann's FIDE rating?
Thorbjorn Bromann is currently rated 2,358 in classical chess, 2,356 in rapid and 2,352 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,458 (Feb 2015).
How many games has Thorbjorn Bromann played?
Our database contains 1,028 games by Thorbjorn Bromann, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 406 wins, 352 draws, 270 losses (39.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thorbjorn Bromann?
1,028 games by Thorbjorn Bromann 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.