Prepare against Thorgrim J Selmer
Norway · World #99,166 classical · FIDE ID 1510576
When preparing against Thorgrim J Selmer, expect 1.c4 in 56% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (85% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (71%).
Our database contains 73 games by Thorgrim J Selmer, covering Nov 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thorgrim J Selmer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thorgrim J Selmer 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 | 1,732 | 1,754 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,701 | 1,764 | Jun 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,731 | 1,734 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73 | 28 | 10 | 35 | 38.4% |
| As White | 39 | 16 | 5 | 18 | 41.0% |
| As Black | 34 | 12 | 5 | 17 | 35.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thorgrim J Selmer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thorgrim J Selmer's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 22 | 56.4% | 52.3% |
| d4 | 10 | 25.6% | 45.0% |
| e4 | 6 | 15.4% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 56% of White games, 52.3% score
- …e5 (59% of these games) — Selmer usually continues Nc3 (44.4% score)
- …c5 (23% of these games) — Selmer usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (9% of these games) — Selmer usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 26% of White games, 45.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Selmer usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Selmer usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (10% of these games) — Selmer usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 84.6% | 54.5% |
| c6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 71.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
Thorgrim J Selmer's chess games
All 73 games by Thorgrim J Selmer in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 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: 28 wins, 10 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 13 | 6/1/6 | 46.2% |
| A23 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A15 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B40 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2009 | Jens Hjorth Kjolberg | 1,947 | 2nd Oslo Sveins Open | D00 |
| Mar 2017 | Kristian Zogla | 1,714 | ch-Konnerud CC | B40 |
| Mar 2019 | Tore Hoisveen | 1,541 | ch-Konnerud CC | A28 |
| Jan 2016 | Egil Flemsater | 1,538 | ch-Konnerud CC | A25 |
| Apr 2019 | Helmer Nilsen | 1,526 | ch-Konnerud CC | B14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Konnerud CC | 2020 | 30 | 17 | 1,657 |
| 2nd Oslo Sveins Open | 2009 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,883 |
| Konnerud Autumn | 2017 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,519 |
| Drammen Autumn | 2010 | 7 | 2 | 1,191 |
| Drammen Konnerud Autumn A | 2020 | 7 | 0.5 | 1,481 |
| Oslo ASKO Open | 2009 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,285 |
| Oslo Bockman Open | 2011 | 3 | 1 | 1,518 |
| chT-NOR Club | 2024 | 2 | 1 | 1,714 |
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Where can I find Thorgrim J Selmer's chess games?
73 games by Thorgrim J Selmer, from Nov 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 Thorgrim J Selmer has played.
What does Thorgrim J Selmer play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Thorgrim J Selmer opens with 1.c4 (56% of games), 1.d4 (26% of games), 1.e4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thorgrim J Selmer answers 1...c5 (85% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Thorgrim J Selmer play as White?
As White, Thorgrim J Selmer's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (13 games, 46.2% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thorgrim J Selmer play as Black?
As Black, Thorgrim J Selmer most often plays: English Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Thorgrim J Selmer's FIDE rating?
Thorgrim J Selmer is currently rated 1,732 in classical chess, 1,701 in rapid and 1,731 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,754 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Thorgrim J Selmer played?
Our database contains 73 games by Thorgrim J Selmer, covering Nov 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 10 draws, 35 losses (38.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thorgrim J Selmer?
73 games by Thorgrim J Selmer 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.