Prepare against Torben Kyhl Sorensen
DNK · World #12,318 classical · FIDE ID 1412248
When preparing against Torben Kyhl Sorensen, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (90%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Alapin as White, 50.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 89 games by Torben Kyhl Sorensen, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Torben Kyhl Sorensen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Torben Kyhl Sorensen 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 | 2,137 | 2,248 | Jan 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,160 | 2,160 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 34 | 26 | 29 | 38.2% |
| As White | 44 | 22 | 10 | 12 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 45 | 12 | 16 | 17 | 26.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Torben Kyhl Sorensen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Torben Kyhl Sorensen's side.
First moves as White (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 44 | 100.0% | 61.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 61.4% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Sorensen usually continues c3 (59.4% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Sorensen usually continues Nf3 (78.6% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Sorensen usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 82.4% | 46.4% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 90.5% | 44.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
Torben Kyhl Sorensen's chess games
All 89 games by Torben Kyhl Sorensen in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - 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: 34 wins, 26 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 16 | 8/3/5 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C44 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C59 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D76 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A26 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2011 | Jakob Aabling-Thomsen | 2,326 | ch-DEN cand | B29 |
| Jan 2013 | Jens Hartung-Nielsen | 2,241 | chT-DEN 1213 | C02 |
| Feb 2019 | Jan Schleicher Christensen | 2,232 | chT-DEN 1819 Gr2 | C54 |
| Dec 2016 | Jorgen Jorgensen | 2,228 | chT-DEN | B06 |
| Jul 2013 | Peter Erik Olsen | 2,194 | Horsens Lang Weekend Open | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-DEN cand | 2012 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,160 |
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2017 | 10 | 6 | 2,072 |
| chT-DEN 1112 50th | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 2,204 |
| Aarhus Chess House | 2012 | 9 | 1.5 | 2,088 |
| ch-G7-A-DEN | 2014 | 7 | 6 | 2,290 |
| ch-DEN G7-A Open | 2013 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,297 |
| Fredericia cand | 2016 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,302 |
| Fredericia Cand | 2017 | 5 | 3 | 2,174 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Torben Kyhl Sorensen's chess games?
89 games by Torben Kyhl Sorensen, from Jul 2009 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 Torben Kyhl Sorensen has played.
What does Torben Kyhl Sorensen play on the first move as White?
Across 44 games with White in our database, Torben Kyhl Sorensen opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Torben Kyhl Sorensen answers 1...c5 (82% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Torben Kyhl Sorensen play as White?
As White, Torben Kyhl Sorensen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (16 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 44 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Torben Kyhl Sorensen play as Black?
As Black, Torben Kyhl Sorensen most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 45 games.
What is Torben Kyhl Sorensen's FIDE rating?
Torben Kyhl Sorensen is currently rated 2,137 in classical chess, 2,160 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,248 (Jan 2011).
How many games has Torben Kyhl Sorensen played?
Our database contains 89 games by Torben Kyhl Sorensen, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 26 draws, 29 losses (38.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Torben Kyhl Sorensen?
89 games by Torben Kyhl Sorensen 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.