Prepare against Torbjorn Brenden
Norway · World #104,946 classical · FIDE ID 1522426
When preparing against Torbjorn Brenden, expect 1.d4 in 55% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (40%).
Our database contains 41 games by Torbjorn Brenden, covering May 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Torbjorn Brenden's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Torbjorn Brenden 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 | 1,715 | 1,775 | Mar 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,768 | 1,784 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,804 | 1,823 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 17 | 11 | 13 | 41.5% |
| As White | 20 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 30.0% |
| As Black | 21 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 52.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Torbjorn Brenden's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Torbjorn Brenden's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 11 | 55.0% | 45.5% |
| e4 | 8 | 40.0% | 37.5% |
| c4 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 55% of White games, 45.5% score
- …d5 (45% of these games) — Brenden usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Brenden usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Brenden usually continues c3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 40% of White games, 37.5% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Brenden usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Brenden usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Brenden usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 66.7% | 91.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 22.2% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 40.0% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
Torbjorn Brenden's chess games
All 41 games by Torbjorn Brenden in the Chess.ceo database (May 2015 - 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: 17 wins, 11 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D32 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D63 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D60 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2019 | Per Lea | 1,753 | As Autumn | D30 |
| Sep 2019 | Odd Andersen | 1,745 | As Autumn | B51 |
| Jul 2018 | Odd Gunnar Heitun | 1,663 | ch-NOR Class 2 | B23 |
| Apr 2015 | Bjarne Holm | 1,547 | ch-Follo CC | A50 |
| Oct 2015 | Olav Baade Moen | 1,413 | As Autumn | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| As Autumn | 2019 | 27 | 15.5 | 1,468 |
| ch-Follo CC | 2015 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,441 |
| ch-NOR Class 2 | 2018 | 2 | 1 | 1,674 |
| Sandefjord MGP | 2003 | 2 | 1.5 | 1,377 |
| chB-NOR | 2006 | 1 | 1 | 1,698 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Torbjorn Brenden's chess games?
41 games by Torbjorn Brenden, from May 2015 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 Torbjorn Brenden has played.
What does Torbjorn Brenden play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Torbjorn Brenden opens with 1.d4 (55% of games), 1.e4 (40% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Torbjorn Brenden answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...e6 (22% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (40% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games).
What openings does Torbjorn Brenden play as White?
As White, Torbjorn Brenden's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); London System (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Torbjorn Brenden play as Black?
As Black, Torbjorn Brenden most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Torbjorn Brenden's FIDE rating?
Torbjorn Brenden is currently rated 1,715 in classical chess, 1,768 in rapid and 1,804 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,775 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Torbjorn Brenden played?
Our database contains 41 games by Torbjorn Brenden, covering May 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 11 draws, 13 losses (41.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Torbjorn Brenden?
41 games by Torbjorn Brenden 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.