Prepare against Tor Ketil Larsen
Norway · World #36,783 classical · FIDE ID 1508130
Our database contains 83 games by Tor Ketil Larsen, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tor Ketil Larsen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tor Ketil Larsen 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 | 1,950 | 2,155 | Jul 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,900 | 1,981 | Dec 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,838 | 2,042 | Jan 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 29 | 18 | 36 | 34.9% |
| As White | 42 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 41 | 15 | 6 | 20 | 36.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tor Ketil Larsen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tor Ketil Larsen's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 42 | 100.0% | 47.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 47.6% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Larsen usually continues Nc3 (56.7% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Larsen usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Larsen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 12 | 48.0% | 20.8% |
| d5 | 5 | 20.0% | 70.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 12.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 8.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 8.0% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 100.0% | 40.9% |
Tor Ketil Larsen's chess games
All 83 games by Tor Ketil Larsen in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 29 wins, 18 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 15 | 7/3/5 | 46.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 12 | 2/1/9 | 16.7% |
| A39 | English Opening | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2014 | Fabian Englert | 2,310 | Copenhagen Challenge | B23 |
| Feb 2012 | Hans Krogh Harestad | 2,265 | Copenhagen Bronshoj Open | A59 |
| Jul 2007 | Peter Vas | 2,166 | 29th Politiken Cup | B01 |
| Jul 2007 | Uffe Rasmussen | 2,129 | 29th Politiken Cup | C12 |
| May 2014 | Sandra De Blecourt | 2,121 | Copenhagen Challenge | A57 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32nd Politiken Cup | 2010 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,777 |
| 29th Politiken Cup | 2007 | 10 | 6 | 2,211 |
| 31st Politiken Cup | 2009 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,081 |
| London Classic Open | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,963 |
| Copenhagen Challenge | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 2,177 |
| chB-NOR | 2023 | 7 | 2 | 1,725 |
| Copenhagen Bronshoj Open | 2012 | 7 | 4 | 2,185 |
| Budapest FS12 FM-A | 2015 | 6 | 2 | 1,830 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tor Ketil Larsen's chess games?
83 games by Tor Ketil Larsen, from Oct 2007 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 Ketil Larsen has played.
What does Tor Ketil Larsen play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Tor Ketil Larsen opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tor Ketil Larsen answers 1...d6 (48% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...Nf6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Tor Ketil Larsen play as White?
As White, Tor Ketil Larsen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (15 games, 46.7% win rate); French Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tor Ketil Larsen play as Black?
As Black, Tor Ketil Larsen most often plays: Pirc Defense (12 games, 16.7% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.
What is Tor Ketil Larsen's FIDE rating?
Tor Ketil Larsen is currently rated 1,950 in classical chess, 1,900 in rapid and 1,838 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,155 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Tor Ketil Larsen played?
Our database contains 83 games by Tor Ketil Larsen, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 18 draws, 36 losses (34.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tor Ketil Larsen?
83 games by Tor Ketil Larsen 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.