Prepare against Torbjorn Valvag
Norway · World #13,581 classical · FIDE ID 1527053
Our database contains 108 games by Torbjorn Valvag, covering Dec 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Torbjorn Valvag's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Torbjorn Valvag 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 | 2,121 | 2,139 | Jul 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,055 | 2,110 | Jan 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,130 | 2,202 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 108 | 37 | 20 | 51 | 34.3% |
| As White | 52 | 18 | 9 | 25 | 34.6% |
| As Black | 56 | 19 | 11 | 26 | 33.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Torbjorn Valvag's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Torbjorn Valvag's side.
First moves as White (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 50.0% | 48.1% |
| d4 | 24 | 46.2% | 41.7% |
| c3 | 2 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 50% of White games, 48.1% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Valvag usually continues Nc3 (44.4% score)
- …c6 (19% of these games) — Valvag usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Valvag usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 46% of White games, 41.7% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Valvag usually continues Bf4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Valvag usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Valvag usually continues d5 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 28 | 96.6% | 53.6% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 53.8% | 42.9% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 46.2% | 16.7% |
Torbjorn Valvag's chess games
All 108 games by Torbjorn Valvag in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2015 - Aug 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: 37 wins, 20 draws, 51 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 15 | 5/2/8 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Saragossa Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E35 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | TR Hansen | 2,407 | Arctic Chess NGP 2026 | A27 |
| Jan 2023 | Eivind Olav Risting | 2,315 | ch-NOR Rapid | D45 |
| Feb 2026 | Andre Nielsen | 2,301 | Arctic Chess NGP 2026 | C78 |
| Jan 2023 | Shazil Shehzad | 2,289 | ch-NOR Blitz | A44 |
| Jun 2022 | Guillaume Machin | 2,167 | Norway Chess Open A | B03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landsturneringen 2026 | Mester | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,184 |
| Tromsoe September Open | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,929 |
| Norway Chess Open A | 2022 | 8 | 2 | 1,946 |
| 27th ch-EU U12 | 2017 | 8 | 3 | 1,407 |
| Norway Chess Open June | 2026 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,125 |
| Oslo Open | 2016 | 7 | 3 | 1,586 |
| Arctic Chess NGP 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 2,263 |
| ch-Nordic U11 | 2017 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,824 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Torbjorn Valvag's chess games?
108 games by Torbjorn Valvag, from Dec 2015 to Aug 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 Valvag has played.
What does Torbjorn Valvag play on the first move as White?
Across 52 games with White in our database, Torbjorn Valvag opens with 1.e4 (50% of games), 1.d4 (46% of games), 1.c3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Torbjorn Valvag answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (54% of games), 1...Nf6 (46% of games).
What openings does Torbjorn Valvag play as White?
As White, Torbjorn Valvag's most-played openings in our database are: London System (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 52 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Torbjorn Valvag play as Black?
As Black, Torbjorn Valvag most often plays: Sicilian: Rossolimo (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 56 games.
What is Torbjorn Valvag's FIDE rating?
Torbjorn Valvag is currently rated 2,121 in classical chess, 2,055 in rapid and 2,130 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,139 (Jul 2024).
How many games has Torbjorn Valvag played?
Our database contains 108 games by Torbjorn Valvag, covering Dec 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 20 draws, 51 losses (34.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Torbjorn Valvag?
108 games by Torbjorn Valvag 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.