Prepare against Tor Arne Paulsen
Norway · World #28,259 classical · FIDE ID 1543768
Our database contains 92 games by Tor Arne Paulsen, covering Jan 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tor Arne Paulsen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tor Arne Paulsen 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 | 1,996 | 2,019 | Dec 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,033 | 2,033 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,946 | 2,010 | Sep 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92 | 53 | 16 | 23 | 57.6% |
| As White | 46 | 26 | 11 | 9 | 56.5% |
| As Black | 46 | 27 | 5 | 14 | 58.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tor Arne Paulsen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tor Arne Paulsen's side.
First moves as White (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 44 | 95.7% | 67.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 67.0% score
- …d5 (45% of these games) — Paulsen usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Paulsen usually continues Bg5 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Paulsen usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 2% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Paulsen usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 90.0% | 69.4% |
| e5 | 2 | 10.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 70.0% | 46.4% |
| d5 | 5 | 25.0% | 90.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
Tor Arne Paulsen's chess games
All 92 games by Tor Arne Paulsen in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2018 - 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: 53 wins, 16 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 12 | 5/6/1 | 41.7% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 7/0/1 | 87.5% |
| D63 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Torre Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D78 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A57 | Benoni 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B45 | Sicilian | 11 | 8/1/2 | 72.7% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D30 | Catalan | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A32 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A00 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A95 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2004 | Igor Maksimov | 2,196 | Kalotturneringen | B43 |
| Jan 1997 | Andrey Baranov | 2,155 | Kalotturneringen | D02 |
| Sep 2002 | Kjell Ole Kristensen | 2,051 | Hammerfest Open | A45 |
| Sep 2002 | Magnus Aanstad | 1,950 | Hammerfest Open | B21 |
| May 2026 | Manu Michoel | 1,910 | TCh-NOR Club 2026 | B40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kalotturneringen | 2006 | 67 | 44.5 | 1,905 |
| Hammerfest Open | 2003 | 19 | 12 | 1,883 |
| TCh-NOR Club 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 4.5 | 2,089 |
| TCh-NOR Club | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1,982 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tor Arne Paulsen's chess games?
92 games by Tor Arne Paulsen, from Jan 2018 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 Tor Arne Paulsen has played.
What does Tor Arne Paulsen play on the first move as White?
Across 46 games with White in our database, Tor Arne Paulsen opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games), 1.f4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tor Arne Paulsen answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does Tor Arne Paulsen play as White?
As White, Tor Arne Paulsen's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (8 games, 87.5% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tor Arne Paulsen play as Black?
As Black, Tor Arne Paulsen most often plays: Sicilian (11 games, 72.7% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 46 games.
What is Tor Arne Paulsen's FIDE rating?
Tor Arne Paulsen is currently rated 1,996 in classical chess, 2,033 in rapid and 1,946 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,019 (Dec 2021).
How many games has Tor Arne Paulsen played?
Our database contains 92 games by Tor Arne Paulsen, covering Jan 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 53 wins, 16 draws, 23 losses (57.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tor Arne Paulsen?
92 games by Tor Arne Paulsen 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.