Prepare against Tom R Wister
Norway · World #58,703 classical · FIDE ID 1511440
Our database contains 42 games by Tom R Wister, covering Jul 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Tom R Wister's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tom R Wister 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 | 1,860 | 1,922 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,846 | 1,863 | May 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,887 | 1,887 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 11 | 13 | 18 | 26.2% |
| As White | 22 | 7 | 5 | 10 | 31.8% |
| As Black | 20 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tom R Wister's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tom R Wister's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 22 | 100.0% | 43.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 43.2% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Wister usually continues c4 (46.2% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Wister usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (5% of these games) — Wister usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 12 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 60.0% |
Tom R Wister's chess games
All 42 games by Tom R Wister in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2012 - 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: 11 wins, 13 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A90 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D50 | Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2019 | Jens E Ingebretsen | 2,243 | chT-NOR Club | D65 |
| Oct 2010 | Aryan Tari | 1,999 | chT-NOR Clubs | C19 |
| May 2022 | Vidar Taksrud | 1,946 | chT-NOR Clubs | E24 |
| Jul 2026 | Jan Svenske | 1,752 | Landsturneringen 2026 | Senior 65 | D53 |
| Jul 2026 | Oivind Jakobsen | 1,738 | Landsturneringen 2026 | Senior 65 | D43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-NOR Clubs | 2022 | 11 | 4 | 1,849 |
| Landsturneringen 2026 | Senior 65 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,830 |
| ch-NOR Class 2 | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 1,609 |
| chB-NOR | 2006 | 4 | 1 | 1,418 |
| chT-NOR Club | 2019 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,025 |
| ch-NOR Seniors 50 | 2019 | 2 | 0 | 1,779 |
| TCh-NOR Club 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,958 |
| TCh-NOR Club | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 2,005 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tom R Wister's chess games?
42 games by Tom R Wister, from Jul 2012 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 Tom R Wister has played.
What does Tom R Wister play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Tom R Wister opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tom R Wister answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Tom R Wister play as White?
As White, Tom R Wister's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tom R Wister play as Black?
As Black, Tom R Wister most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Tom R Wister's FIDE rating?
Tom R Wister is currently rated 1,860 in classical chess, 1,846 in rapid and 1,887 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,922 (May 2026).
How many games has Tom R Wister played?
Our database contains 42 games by Tom R Wister, covering Jul 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 13 draws, 18 losses (26.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tom R Wister?
42 games by Tom R Wister 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.