Prepare against Thore Prien
DNK · World #8,256 classical · FIDE ID 1439871
Our database contains 35 games by Thore Prien, covering Apr 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thore Prien's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thore Prien 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 | 2,200 | 2,245 | Mar 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 11 | 9 | 15 | 31.4% |
| As White | 15 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 20 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thore Prien's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thore Prien's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 93.3% | 46.4% |
| d4 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 46.4% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Prien usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Prien usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Prien usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Prien usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 6 | 66.7% | 41.7% |
| c5 | 3 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 85.7% | 41.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Thore Prien's chess games
All 35 games by Thore Prien in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2016 - 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: 11 wins, 9 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A10 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E40 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2016 | Niels Norskov Laursen | 2,316 | chT-DEN 1516 54th | B80 |
| Mar 2016 | Jakob Rathlev | 2,240 | chT-DEN 1516 54th | A10 |
| Feb 2026 | Lars Hansen | 2,208 | 63rd chT-DEN Ex 2025-26 | B21 |
| Feb 2016 | John Filip Rendboe | 2,181 | chT-DEN 1516 54th | E40 |
| Feb 2018 | Nina Hoiberg | 2,148 | 56th chT-DEN 1718 | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JBLN West 9394 | 1994 | 9 | 3 | – |
| ch-GER int U20 | 1993 | 9 | 5 | 2,179 |
| chT-DEN 1516 54th | 2016 | 5 | 3 | 2,323 |
| 56th chT-DEN 1718 | 2018 | 4 | 2 | 2,204 |
| 63rd chT-DEN Ex 2025-26 | 2026 | 3 | 2 | 2,302 |
| 61st chT-DEN 2324 | 2024 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,146 |
| 62nd TCh-DEN Ex 2024-25 | 2025 | 2 | 0 | 1,855 |
| 14th Berliner Sommer | 1996 | 1 | 0 | 2,060 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thore Prien's chess games?
35 games by Thore Prien, from Apr 2016 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 Thore Prien has played.
What does Thore Prien play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Thore Prien opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thore Prien answers 1...e6 (67% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games).
What openings does Thore Prien play as White?
As White, Thore Prien's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thore Prien play as Black?
As Black, Thore Prien most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Thore Prien's FIDE rating?
Thore Prien is currently rated 2,200 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,245 (Mar 2017).
How many games has Thore Prien played?
Our database contains 35 games by Thore Prien, covering Apr 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 9 draws, 15 losses (31.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thore Prien?
35 games by Thore Prien 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.