Prepare against Torbjorn Ivarsson
Sweden · World #15,870 classical · FIDE ID 1705865
Our database contains 109 games by Torbjorn Ivarsson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Torbjorn Ivarsson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Torbjorn Ivarsson 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 | 2,096 | 2,185 | May 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,135 | 2,193 | Aug 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,003 | 2,153 | Apr 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 109 | 45 | 30 | 34 | 41.3% |
| As White | 57 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 36.8% |
| As Black | 52 | 24 | 12 | 16 | 46.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Torbjorn Ivarsson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Torbjorn Ivarsson's side.
First moves as White (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 36 | 63.2% | 61.1% |
| d4 | 20 | 35.1% | 40.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 63% of White games, 61.1% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Ivarsson usually continues Nf3 (77.3% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Ivarsson usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Ivarsson usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 35% of White games, 40.0% score
- …Nf6 (70% of these games) — Ivarsson usually continues Bf4 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Ivarsson usually continues Bf4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Ivarsson usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 14 | 70.0% | 71.4% |
| c5 | 3 | 15.0% | 66.7% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 21 | 80.8% | 47.6% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 19.2% | 80.0% |
Torbjorn Ivarsson's chess games
All 109 games by Torbjorn Ivarsson 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: 45 wins, 30 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 14 | 4/4/6 | 28.6% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A96 | Horwitz Defense | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| A40 | English Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2018 | Jung Min Seo | 2,369 | Hasselbacken Open | B07 |
| Jul 2018 | Stephen Dishman | 2,320 | Helsingor Xtracon Open | A80 |
| Jul 2016 | Martin Matthiesen | 2,316 | Helsingor Xtracon Open | A40 |
| Jul 2017 | Milton Pantzar | 2,313 | Helsingor Xtracon Open | A96 |
| Jul 2015 | Alexander Rosenkilde | 2,225 | 37th Politiken Cup | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2019 | 40 | 24.5 | 2,074 |
| Deltalift Open | 2018 | 17 | 10 | 2,167 |
| 36th Politiken Cup | 2014 | 10 | 6 | 2,128 |
| 37th Politiken Cup | 2015 | 10 | 6 | 2,258 |
| Lund Open | 2017 | 10 | 7 | 2,259 |
| Malmo Open | 2019 | 5 | 1 | 2,182 |
| Lund Lask Open | 2016 | 4 | 2 | 1,969 |
| Lund CellaVision Cup | 2018 | 4 | 0.5 | 2,191 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Torbjorn Ivarsson's chess games?
109 games by Torbjorn Ivarsson, 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 Torbjorn Ivarsson has played.
What does Torbjorn Ivarsson play on the first move as White?
Across 57 games with White in our database, Torbjorn Ivarsson opens with 1.e4 (63% of games), 1.d4 (35% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Torbjorn Ivarsson answers 1...e6 (70% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games), 1...Nc6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (81% of games), 1...Nf6 (19% of games).
What openings does Torbjorn Ivarsson play as White?
As White, Torbjorn Ivarsson's most-played openings in our database are: London System (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 57 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Torbjorn Ivarsson play as Black?
As Black, Torbjorn Ivarsson most often plays: Horwitz Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate); English Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); French Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 52 games.
What is Torbjorn Ivarsson's FIDE rating?
Torbjorn Ivarsson is currently rated 2,096 in classical chess, 2,135 in rapid and 2,003 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,185 (May 2016).
How many games has Torbjorn Ivarsson played?
Our database contains 109 games by Torbjorn Ivarsson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 45 wins, 30 draws, 34 losses (41.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Torbjorn Ivarsson?
109 games by Torbjorn Ivarsson 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.