Prepare against Tor Fredrik Kaasen
IM · Norway · World #589 classical · FIDE ID 1516647
When preparing against Tor Fredrik Kaasen, expect 1.e4 in 51% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (66% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as Black, 27.6% over 29 games.
Our database contains 1,589 games by Tor Fredrik Kaasen, covering Jun 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Tor Fredrik Kaasen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tor Fredrik Kaasen 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 | 2,499 | 2,499 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,370 | 2,382 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,464 | 2,464 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,589 | 699 | 417 | 473 | 44.0% |
| As White | 798 | 381 | 208 | 209 | 47.7% |
| As Black | 791 | 318 | 209 | 264 | 40.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tor Fredrik Kaasen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tor Fredrik Kaasen's side.
First moves as White (798 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 409 | 51.3% | 60.3% |
| d4 | 269 | 33.7% | 60.4% |
| Nf3 | 61 | 7.6% | 56.6% |
| c4 | 59 | 7.4% | 70.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 51% of White games, 60.3% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Kaasen usually continues Nf3 (56.8% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Kaasen usually continues Nf3 (57.7% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Kaasen usually continues d4 (66.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 34% of White games, 60.4% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Kaasen usually continues c4 (60.9% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Kaasen usually continues c4 (59.1% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Kaasen usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (348 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 229 | 65.8% | 55.7% |
| e5 | 80 | 23.0% | 54.4% |
| e6 | 28 | 8.0% | 48.2% |
| c6 | 10 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (276 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 244 | 88.4% | 51.8% |
| d5 | 27 | 9.8% | 48.1% |
| g6 | 2 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Tor Fredrik Kaasen's chess games
All 1,589 games by Tor Fredrik Kaasen in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2013 - 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: 699 wins, 417 draws, 473 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 50 | 24/8/18 | 48.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 49 | 20/18/11 | 40.8% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 39 | 16/11/12 | 41.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 33 | 14/8/11 | 42.4% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 32 | 14/12/6 | 43.8% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 31 | 14/9/8 | 45.2% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 29 | 15/3/11 | 51.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 25 | 10/8/7 | 40.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 22 | 8/8/6 | 36.4% |
| A13 | English Opening | 19 | 14/1/4 | 73.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 74 | 31/15/28 | 41.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 61 | 23/13/25 | 37.7% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 40 | 15/7/18 | 37.5% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 31 | 13/9/9 | 41.9% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 30 | 15/6/9 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 29 | 8/9/12 | 27.6% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 26 | 10/6/10 | 38.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 24 | 8/7/9 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Catalan | 24 | 7/8/9 | 29.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 23 | 13/7/3 | 56.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2022 | Jeffery Xiong | 2,688 | Titled Tue Early | B53 |
| Nov 2020 | A.R. Saleh Salem | 2,682 | Titled Tue | D37 |
| Nov 2020 | Sanan Sjugirov | 2,675 | Titled Tue | D37 |
| Apr 2023 | S.P. Sethuraman | 2,639 | Fagernes Open A | E01 |
| Apr 2022 | Matthias Bluebaum | 2,637 | Titled Tue Late | E04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 362 | 224 | 2,441 |
| ch-NOR | 2025 | 71 | 36 | 2,436 |
| Kragero Open | 2024 | 61 | 35 | 2,413 |
| Fagernes Open | 2022 | 36 | 21.5 | 2,354 |
| Wch U12 | 2014 | 21 | 11 | 1,670 |
| Norway Chess Open | 2023 | 20 | 13 | 2,483 |
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2017 | 20 | 11.5 | 2,109 |
| Oslo Open | 2018 | 19 | 13 | 2,352 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Frode Olav Olsen Urkedal (16 games) · Lucas Ranaldi (11 games) · Elham Amar (11 games) · Mads Vestby-Ellingsen (10 games)
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Where can I find Tor Fredrik Kaasen's chess games?
1,589 games by Tor Fredrik Kaasen, from Jun 2013 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 Tor Fredrik Kaasen has played.
What does Tor Fredrik Kaasen play on the first move as White?
Across 798 games with White in our database, Tor Fredrik Kaasen opens with 1.e4 (51% of games), 1.d4 (34% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tor Fredrik Kaasen answers 1...c5 (66% of games), 1...e5 (23% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games).
What openings does Tor Fredrik Kaasen play as White?
As White, Tor Fredrik Kaasen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (50 games, 48.0% win rate); Catalan (49 games, 40.8% win rate); Slav Defense (39 games, 41.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 798 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tor Fredrik Kaasen play as Black?
As Black, Tor Fredrik Kaasen most often plays: Sicilian (74 games, 41.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (61 games, 37.7% win rate); Indian Defense (40 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 791 games.
What is Tor Fredrik Kaasen's FIDE rating?
Tor Fredrik Kaasen is currently rated 2,499 in classical chess, 2,370 in rapid and 2,464 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,499 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Tor Fredrik Kaasen played?
Our database contains 1,589 games by Tor Fredrik Kaasen, covering Jun 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 699 wins, 417 draws, 473 losses (44.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tor Fredrik Kaasen?
1,589 games by Tor Fredrik Kaasen 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.