Prepare against Tor Gulbrandsen
Norway · World #36,545 classical · FIDE ID 1504142
Our database contains 144 games by Tor Gulbrandsen, covering Oct 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Tor Gulbrandsen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tor Gulbrandsen 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 | 1,951 | 2,169 | Jul 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,924 | 2,097 | Apr 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,936 | 2,111 | Jun 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 144 | 52 | 35 | 57 | 36.1% |
| As White | 71 | 30 | 19 | 22 | 42.3% |
| As Black | 73 | 22 | 16 | 35 | 30.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tor Gulbrandsen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tor Gulbrandsen's side.
First moves as White (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 56 | 78.9% | 55.4% |
| c4 | 15 | 21.1% | 56.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 79% of White games, 55.4% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Gulbrandsen usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Gulbrandsen usually continues d4 (57.1% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Gulbrandsen usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- 1.c4 — 21% of White games, 56.7% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Gulbrandsen usually continues g3 (70.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Gulbrandsen usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (13% of these games) — Gulbrandsen usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 26 | 86.7% | 42.3% |
| e5 | 4 | 13.3% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 75.0% | 42.9% |
| d5 | 4 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 10.7% | 33.3% |
Tor Gulbrandsen's chess games
All 144 games by Tor Gulbrandsen in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 52 wins, 35 draws, 57 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 26 | 10/6/10 | 38.5% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A87 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 13 | 5/0/8 | 38.5% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2015 | Roland Loos | 2,337 | Reykjavik Open | C10 |
| Jul 2013 | Dag Ulvin | 2,275 | chB-NOR | B22 |
| Apr 2011 | Joachim Berg-Jensen | 2,202 | chT-NOR 1011 | D41 |
| May 2008 | Kenneth Gvein | 2,196 | chT-NOR Clubs | B22 |
| Jan 2001 | Oystein Saether | 2,175 | chT-NOR 0001 | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chB-NOR | 2023 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,158 |
| ch-Nordstrand CC | 2015 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,022 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2015 | 10 | 5 | 2,161 |
| ch-NOR Master | 2019 | 9 | 2 | 1,977 |
| chT-NOR east | 1992 | 9 | 1.5 | 2,026 |
| Landsturneringen 2026 | Senior 65 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 1,987 |
| Oslo Open | 2016 | 8 | 4 | 1,875 |
| chT-NOR qualifier | 2002 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,058 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tor Gulbrandsen's chess games?
144 games by Tor Gulbrandsen, from Oct 2004 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 Gulbrandsen has played.
What does Tor Gulbrandsen play on the first move as White?
Across 71 games with White in our database, Tor Gulbrandsen opens with 1.e4 (79% of games), 1.c4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tor Gulbrandsen answers 1...e6 (87% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games).
What openings does Tor Gulbrandsen play as White?
As White, Tor Gulbrandsen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (26 games, 38.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Scotch Game (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 71 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tor Gulbrandsen play as Black?
As Black, Tor Gulbrandsen most often plays: Indian Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (8 games, 12.5% win rate); French: Advance Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 73 games.
What is Tor Gulbrandsen's FIDE rating?
Tor Gulbrandsen is currently rated 1,951 in classical chess, 1,924 in rapid and 1,936 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,169 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Tor Gulbrandsen played?
Our database contains 144 games by Tor Gulbrandsen, covering Oct 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 52 wins, 35 draws, 57 losses (36.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tor Gulbrandsen?
144 games by Tor Gulbrandsen 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.