Prepare against Torben Soraas
CM · Norway · World #13,417 classical · FIDE ID 1503529
When preparing against Torben Soraas, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (85% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation as White, 23.1% over 26 games.
Our database contains 629 games by Torben Soraas, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Torben Soraas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Torben Soraas 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 | 2,123 | 2,266 | Jul 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,115 | 2,196 | Oct 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,103 | 2,211 | Jan 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 629 | 228 | 105 | 296 | 36.2% |
| As White | 310 | 117 | 56 | 137 | 37.7% |
| As Black | 319 | 111 | 49 | 159 | 34.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Torben Soraas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Torben Soraas's side.
First moves as White (310 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 292 | 94.2% | 48.1% |
| Nf3 | 18 | 5.8% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 48.1% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Soraas usually continues Nc3 (45.9% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Soraas usually continues Nf3 (34.9% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Soraas usually continues d4 (65.6% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Soraas usually continues g3 (16.7% score)
- …c5 (28% of these games) — Soraas usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Soraas usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (165 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 141 | 85.5% | 40.8% |
| c6 | 16 | 9.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 8 | 4.8% | 31.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 87 | 100.0% | 44.8% |
Torben Soraas's chess games
All 629 games by Torben Soraas in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 228 wins, 105 draws, 296 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 135 | 52/20/63 | 38.5% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 32 | 18/6/8 | 56.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 26 | 6/8/12 | 23.1% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 22 | 6/3/13 | 27.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 11 | 3/0/8 | 27.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French Defense | 56 | 14/8/34 | 25.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 46 | 20/8/18 | 43.5% |
| A39 | English Opening | 25 | 7/6/12 | 28.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 25 | 8/4/13 | 32.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 22 | 11/2/9 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 19 | 11/1/7 | 57.9% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 14 | 4/1/9 | 28.6% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 13 | 5/1/7 | 38.5% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | Yahli Sokolovsky | 2,532 | Titled Tue Early | B06 |
| Jan 2024 | Novendra Priasmoro | 2,499 | Titled Tue Early | B00 |
| Jun 2019 | Benjamin Arvola Notkevich | 2,485 | ch-NOR North Master | A58 |
| Sep 2024 | Mikhail Golubev | 2,461 | Titled Tue Early | B26 |
| Oct 2024 | Nicolas Brunner | 2,427 | Titled Tue Early | A05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 347 | 128.5 | 2,085 |
| Arctic Chess Challenge | 2010 | 34 | 16 | 2,104 |
| chT-NOR | 2007 | 23 | 11.5 | 2,009 |
| Tromsoesjakken Open | 2003 | 13 | 5.5 | 1,955 |
| ch-Barents Region A | 2004 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,067 |
| 24th Politiken Cup | 2002 | 11 | 5 | 2,083 |
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2019 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,235 |
| 27th Politiken Cup | 2005 | 10 | 5 | 2,260 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Torben Soraas's chess games?
629 games by Torben Soraas, from Apr 2003 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 Soraas has played.
What does Torben Soraas play on the first move as White?
Across 310 games with White in our database, Torben Soraas opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Torben Soraas answers 1...e6 (85% of games), 1...c6 (10% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Torben Soraas play as White?
As White, Torben Soraas's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (135 games, 38.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (32 games, 56.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (26 games, 23.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 310 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Torben Soraas play as Black?
As Black, Torben Soraas most often plays: French Defense (56 games, 25.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (46 games, 43.5% win rate); English Opening (25 games, 28.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 319 games.
What is Torben Soraas's FIDE rating?
Torben Soraas is currently rated 2,123 in classical chess, 2,115 in rapid and 2,103 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,266 (Jul 2019).
How many games has Torben Soraas played?
Our database contains 629 games by Torben Soraas, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 228 wins, 105 draws, 296 losses (36.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Torben Soraas?
629 games by Torben Soraas 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.