Prepare against Thorbjorn Rosenlund
DNK · World #18,891 classical · FIDE ID 1400614
Our database contains 308 games by Thorbjorn Rosenlund, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Thorbjorn Rosenlund's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thorbjorn Rosenlund 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 | 2,067 | 2,308 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,072 | 2,177 | Sep 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,872 | 2,137 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 308 | 107 | 101 | 100 | 34.7% |
| As White | 147 | 59 | 44 | 44 | 40.1% |
| As Black | 161 | 48 | 57 | 56 | 29.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thorbjorn Rosenlund's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thorbjorn Rosenlund's side.
First moves as White (147 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 59 | 40.1% | 49.2% |
| d4 | 56 | 38.1% | 57.1% |
| c4 | 16 | 10.9% | 56.3% |
| e4 | 9 | 6.1% | 77.8% |
| a3 | 3 | 2.0% | 66.7% |
| g3 | 2 | 1.4% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 40% of White games, 49.2% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Rosenlund usually continues c4 (53.3% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Rosenlund usually continues b3 (70.0% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Rosenlund usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 38% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (70% of these games) — Rosenlund usually continues Nf3 (57.5% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Rosenlund usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Rosenlund usually continues Qd3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 27 | 35.5% | 57.4% |
| e5 | 19 | 25.0% | 39.5% |
| c5 | 18 | 23.7% | 41.7% |
| g6 | 11 | 14.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 64.9% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 11 | 29.7% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 5.4% | 50.0% |
Thorbjorn Rosenlund's chess games
All 308 games by Thorbjorn Rosenlund in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 107 wins, 101 draws, 100 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | Réti Opening | 19 | 7/7/5 | 36.8% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 18 | 4/10/4 | 22.2% |
| A05 | English Opening | 13 | 8/2/3 | 61.5% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| D86 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 19 | 6/6/7 | 31.6% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 13 | 2/4/7 | 15.4% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 11 | 6/4/1 | 54.5% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Tomas Hutters | 2,445 | chT-DEN 9394 | A48 |
| Nov 2000 | Jens Kjeldsen | 2,435 | chT-DEN 0001 | A80 |
| Jan 1986 | Erling Mortensen | 2,420 | Aarhus A | C41 |
| Jan 1985 | Steen Fedder | 2,410 | Time Manager Cup | D25 |
| Apr 1977 | Jens Kristiansen | 2,385 | ch-DEN 68 Mesterskabet | E76 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norwich Junior International U18 | 1972 | 15 | 8.5 | – |
| Juniors International Deutscher SB-03 | 1975 | 11 | 6 | – |
| Aarhus VRS Solskinsturnering-03 | 1976 | 11 | 5 | 2,376 |
| Roskilde | 1978 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,262 |
| ch-DEN 69 Mesterskabet | 1978 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,280 |
| ch-DEN 67 Mesterskabet | 1976 | 10 | 5 | 2,358 |
| 22nd Olympiad | 1976 | 10 | 4 | 2,287 |
| Copenhagen Open 04 (Politiken Cup 03) | 1982 | 10 | 4 | 2,207 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thorbjorn Rosenlund's chess games?
308 games by Thorbjorn Rosenlund, from Apr 2003 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 Thorbjorn Rosenlund has played.
What does Thorbjorn Rosenlund play on the first move as White?
Across 147 games with White in our database, Thorbjorn Rosenlund opens with 1.Nf3 (40% of games), 1.d4 (38% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thorbjorn Rosenlund answers 1...c6 (36% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (65% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games).
What openings does Thorbjorn Rosenlund play as White?
As White, Thorbjorn Rosenlund's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (19 games, 36.8% win rate); Indian Defense (18 games, 22.2% win rate); English Opening (13 games, 61.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 147 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thorbjorn Rosenlund play as Black?
As Black, Thorbjorn Rosenlund most often plays: Modern Defense (19 games, 31.6% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (13 games, 15.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (11 games, 54.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 161 games.
What is Thorbjorn Rosenlund's FIDE rating?
Thorbjorn Rosenlund is currently rated 2,067 in classical chess, 2,072 in rapid and 1,872 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,308 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Thorbjorn Rosenlund played?
Our database contains 308 games by Thorbjorn Rosenlund, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 107 wins, 101 draws, 100 losses (34.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thorbjorn Rosenlund?
308 games by Thorbjorn Rosenlund 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.