Prepare against Tom Braathen
Sweden · World #24,964 classical · FIDE ID 1702017
Our database contains 52 games by Tom Braathen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tom Braathen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tom Braathen 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 | 2,018 | 2,105 | Jan 2009 |
| Blitz | 1,968 | 1,980 | May 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 7 | 19 | 26 | 13.5% |
| As White | 24 | 4 | 10 | 10 | 16.7% |
| As Black | 28 | 3 | 9 | 16 | 10.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tom Braathen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tom Braathen's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 95.8% | 37.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 37.0% score
- …e5 (43% of these games) — Braathen usually continues Nf3 (35.0% score)
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Braathen usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Braathen usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Braathen usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 100.0% | 42.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 90.0% | 5.6% |
| d6 | 1 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
Tom Braathen's chess games
All 52 games by Tom Braathen 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: 7 wins, 19 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C40 | Gunderam Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C81 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 0/1/6 | 0.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2016 | Nils Carlsson | 2,233 | Hasselbacken Open | C95 |
| Oct 2025 | Boris Maryasin | 2,217 | 33rd World Senior 65+ | B32 |
| Mar 2009 | Sten Bernhardsson | 2,096 | chT2-SWE 0809 | B49 |
| Oct 2008 | John Fritz | 2,052 | chT2-SWE 0809 | B23 |
| Oct 2025 | J Kainz | 1,818 | 33rd World Senior 65+ | B20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33rd World Senior 65+ | 2025 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,074 |
| chT2-SWE 0809 | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,077 |
| SWE Open | 1993 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,185 |
| chT2-SWE 1213 | 2013 | 6 | 1 | 1,902 |
| 23rd Rilton Cup | 1993 | 4 | 0.5 | 2,096 |
| Hasselbacken Open | 2016 | 4 | 1 | 2,065 |
| World Senior Teams +65 | 2026 | 3 | 1 | 2,072 |
| 20th Rilton Cup | 1990 | 2 | 0 | 2,077 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tom Braathen's chess games?
52 games by Tom Braathen, 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 Tom Braathen has played.
What does Tom Braathen play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Tom Braathen opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tom Braathen answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games).
What openings does Tom Braathen play as White?
As White, Tom Braathen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tom Braathen play as Black?
As Black, Tom Braathen most often plays: Benoni Defense (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (5 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Tom Braathen's FIDE rating?
Tom Braathen is currently rated 2,018 in classical chess and 1,968 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,105 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Tom Braathen played?
Our database contains 52 games by Tom Braathen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 19 draws, 26 losses (13.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tom Braathen?
52 games by Tom Braathen 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.