Prepare against Torben Sorensen
IM · Malta · World #6,923 classical · FIDE ID 1400541
Our database contains 109 games by Torben Sorensen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Torben Sorensen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Torben 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 | 2,226 | 2,423 | Mar 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,225 | 2,239 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 109 | 47 | 36 | 26 | 43.1% |
| As White | 56 | 23 | 19 | 14 | 41.1% |
| As Black | 53 | 24 | 17 | 12 | 45.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Torben Sorensen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Torben Sorensen's side.
First moves as White (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 46 | 82.1% | 65.2% |
| d4 | 6 | 10.7% | 25.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 3.6% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 82% of White games, 65.2% score
- …Nf6 (37% of these games) — Sorensen usually continues c4 (80.8% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Sorensen usually continues d4 (86.4% score)
- …g6 (15% of these games) — Sorensen usually continues e4 (30.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 11% of White games, 25.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Sorensen usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Sorensen usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 27 | 93.1% | 68.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 13 | 72.2% | 53.8% |
| d5 | 4 | 22.2% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
Torben Sorensen's chess games
All 109 games by Torben Sorensen 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: 47 wins, 36 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A26 | English Opening | 10 | 7/3/0 | 70.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| A93 | Catalan | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D23 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A21 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| B39 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 12 | 9/3/0 | 75.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D60 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2006 | Fernando Peralta | 2,524 | Olympiad-37 | A04 |
| Jul 2007 | Frank Holzke | 2,489 | 29th Politiken Cup | B39 |
| Nov 2008 | Evgenij Ermenkov | 2,465 | Olympiad-38 | B06 |
| May 2006 | Rafael Felipe Prasca Sosa | 2,448 | Olympiad-37 | B77 |
| Nov 2007 | Tomas Hutters | 2,437 | chT-DEN 0708 | B27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympiad-37 | 2006 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,447 |
| Ulaanbaatar | 2009 | 10 | 8 | 2,557 |
| 32nd Politiken Cup | 2010 | 10 | 7 | 2,386 |
| 27th Politiken Cup | 2005 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,423 |
| Olympiad-39 | 2010 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,348 |
| 29th Politiken Cup | 2007 | 10 | 6 | 2,369 |
| Olympiad-38 | 2008 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,465 |
| ch-Mediterranean 3rd | 2006 | 9 | 4 | 2,272 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Torben Sorensen's chess games?
109 games by Torben Sorensen, 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 Sorensen has played.
What does Torben Sorensen play on the first move as White?
Across 56 games with White in our database, Torben Sorensen opens with 1.Nf3 (82% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games), 1.f4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Torben Sorensen answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (72% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games).
What openings does Torben Sorensen play as White?
As White, Torben Sorensen's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (10 games, 70.0% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Catalan (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 56 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Torben Sorensen play as Black?
As Black, Torben Sorensen most often plays: Dutch Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (12 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (9 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 53 games.
What is Torben Sorensen's FIDE rating?
Torben Sorensen is currently rated 2,226 in classical chess, 2,225 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,423 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Torben Sorensen played?
Our database contains 109 games by Torben Sorensen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 47 wins, 36 draws, 26 losses (43.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Torben Sorensen?
109 games by Torben 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.