Prepare against Tom Eriksen
Norway · World #111,279 classical · FIDE ID 1502921
When preparing against Tom Eriksen, expect 1.d4 in 84% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 37 games by Tom Eriksen, covering Apr 2013 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Tom Eriksen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tom Eriksen 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 | 1,698 | 1,749 | Sep 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,697 | 1,937 | May 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,614 | 1,754 | Jan 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 9 | 11 | 17 | 24.3% |
| As White | 19 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 31.6% |
| As Black | 18 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 16.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tom Eriksen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tom Eriksen's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 16 | 84.2% | 40.6% |
| e4 | 2 | 10.5% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 84% of White games, 40.6% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Eriksen usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Eriksen usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (19% of these games) — Eriksen usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 11% of White games, 100.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — Eriksen usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 75.0% | 83.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 25.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 100.0% | 16.7% |
Tom Eriksen's chess games
All 37 games by Tom Eriksen in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2013 - Oct 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: 9 wins, 11 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Karim Ali | 1,830 | Landsturneringen 2026 | Senior 50 | C10 |
| Oct 2026 | Jakob Mork Furstrand | 1,743 | Fagernes International Autumn 2026 | Open | A40 |
| Oct 2026 | Nishel Maria Wickramasinghe | 1,690 | Fagernes International Autumn 2026 | Open | A48 |
| Apr 2026 | Falk Irgens Thorne | 1,524 | Fagernes Chess International | Open | B10 |
| Apr 2026 | Dag Havard Skogholt | 1,504 | Fagernes Chess International | Open | A46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landsturneringen 2026 | Senior 50 | 2026 | 16 | 6 | 1,737 |
| Fagernes International Autumn 2026 | Open | 2026 | 8 | 4 | 1,716 |
| Fagernes Chess International | Open | 2026 | 8 | 4 | 1,632 |
| chT-NOR Club | 2019 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,622 |
| Sotra SK Høst 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,297 |
| chT-NOR Elite qual | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1,756 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tom Eriksen's chess games?
37 games by Tom Eriksen, from Apr 2013 to Oct 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 Eriksen has played.
What does Tom Eriksen play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Tom Eriksen opens with 1.d4 (84% of games), 1.e4 (11% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tom Eriksen answers 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...c6 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Tom Eriksen play as White?
As White, Tom Eriksen's most-played openings in our database are: London System (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Torre Attack (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tom Eriksen play as Black?
As Black, Tom Eriksen most often plays: Slav Defense (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Tom Eriksen's FIDE rating?
Tom Eriksen is currently rated 1,698 in classical chess, 1,697 in rapid and 1,614 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,749 (Sep 2024).
How many games has Tom Eriksen played?
Our database contains 37 games by Tom Eriksen, covering Apr 2013 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 11 draws, 17 losses (24.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tom Eriksen?
37 games by Tom Eriksen 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.