Prepare against Torbjorn Reidar Johansen
Norway · World #87,900 classical · FIDE ID 1509578
When preparing against Torbjorn Reidar Johansen, expect 1.e4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (63%).
Our database contains 54 games by Torbjorn Reidar Johansen, covering Jan 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Torbjorn Reidar Johansen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Torbjorn Reidar Johansen 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 | 1,765 | 1,922 | Oct 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,806 | 1,909 | Jul 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,794 | 1,862 | Apr 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 19 | 8 | 27 | 35.2% |
| As White | 27 | 10 | 3 | 14 | 37.0% |
| As Black | 27 | 9 | 5 | 13 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Torbjorn Reidar Johansen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Torbjorn Reidar Johansen's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 88.9% | 43.8% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 11.1% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 43.8% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Johansen usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Johansen usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Johansen usually continues d4 (12.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 11% of White games, 33.3% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Johansen usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Johansen usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 66.7% | 40.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 33.3% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 62.5% | 60.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 37.5% | 33.3% |
Torbjorn Reidar Johansen's chess games
All 54 games by Torbjorn Reidar Johansen in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2010 - 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: 19 wins, 8 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C13 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2019 | Nedzad Neretljak | 2,114 | ch-Nordic | B58 |
| Sep 2013 | Yerazik Khachatourian | 1,972 | Oslo Vederhus Memorial Open B | C24 |
| Oct 2011 | Leif Kverndal | 1,953 | Oslo Open ELO | B40 |
| Jan 2023 | Ionel Morariu | 1,915 | FIDE Disabilities Olympiad | C58 |
| Sep 2013 | Karim Ali | 1,816 | Oslo Vederhus Memorial Open B | B50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Nordic | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,824 |
| Oslo Vederhus Memorial Open B | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,706 |
| Bergen Sommer Open | 2003 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,475 |
| Oslo Elo Open | 2012 | 6 | 2 | 1,603 |
| FIDE Disabilities Olympiad | 2023 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,749 |
| Bergen Grand Prix | 2009 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,620 |
| Oslo Open ELO | 2011 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,990 |
| ASKOs Pinseturnering-B | 2002 | 3 | 1 | 1,218 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Torbjorn Reidar Johansen's chess games?
54 games by Torbjorn Reidar Johansen, from Jan 2010 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 Reidar Johansen has played.
What does Torbjorn Reidar Johansen play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Torbjorn Reidar Johansen opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Torbjorn Reidar Johansen answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...e5 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (63% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games).
What openings does Torbjorn Reidar Johansen play as White?
As White, Torbjorn Reidar Johansen's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Torbjorn Reidar Johansen play as Black?
As Black, Torbjorn Reidar Johansen most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Torbjorn Reidar Johansen's FIDE rating?
Torbjorn Reidar Johansen is currently rated 1,765 in classical chess, 1,806 in rapid and 1,794 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,922 (Oct 2012).
How many games has Torbjorn Reidar Johansen played?
Our database contains 54 games by Torbjorn Reidar Johansen, covering Jan 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 8 draws, 27 losses (35.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Torbjorn Reidar Johansen?
54 games by Torbjorn Reidar Johansen 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.