Prepare against Tore Brekke
Norway · World #31,916 classical · FIDE ID 1502727
When preparing against Tore Brekke, expect 1.e4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (73%).
Our database contains 62 games by Tore Brekke, covering Jan 2015 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Tore Brekke's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tore Brekke 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 | 1,975 | 2,006 | Nov 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 25 | 15 | 22 | 40.3% |
| As White | 30 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 32 | 15 | 6 | 11 | 46.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tore Brekke's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tore Brekke's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 28 | 93.3% | 51.8% |
| g3 | 2 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 51.8% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Brekke usually continues Nf3 (38.9% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Brekke usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Brekke usually continues d4 (90.0% score)
- 1.g3 — 7% of White games, 0.0% score
- …f5 (50% of these games) — Brekke usually continues Bg2 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Brekke usually continues Bg2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 14 | 77.8% | 64.3% |
| g6 | 4 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 8 | 72.7% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 2 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
Tore Brekke's chess games
All 62 games by Tore Brekke in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2015 - Oct 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: 25 wins, 15 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Gunderam Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| A89 | Dutch Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B14 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1993 | Petter Fossan | 2,315 | chT-NOR west | B45 |
| Mar 2005 | Einar Brekken | 2,076 | Bergen Open | B43 |
| Jan 2001 | Erik Eikeland | 1,741 | chT-NOR north 0001 | B06 |
| Mar 2004 | Asbjorn Nordanger | 1,734 | chT-NOR north 0304 | B07 |
| Feb 2004 | Erling Gatland | 1,615 | chT-NOR north 0304 | B09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-NOR | 1993 | 16 | 9 | 2,264 |
| chT-NOR west | 1994 | 11 | 7 | 2,379 |
| chT-NOR 9900 | 2000 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,372 |
| chT-NOR north 0001 | 2001 | 4 | 2 | 1,728 |
| chT-NOR north 0304 | 2004 | 4 | 3 | 2,027 |
| chT-NOR Elite 1920 | 2020 | 4 | 0 | 1,825 |
| chT-NOR West Nord 0910 | 2010 | 3 | 2 | 1,758 |
| Bergen Open | 2005 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,826 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tore Brekke's chess games?
62 games by Tore Brekke, from Jan 2015 to Oct 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 Tore Brekke has played.
What does Tore Brekke play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Tore Brekke opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.g3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tore Brekke answers 1...d6 (78% of games), 1...g6 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (73% of games), 1...g6 (18% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Tore Brekke play as White?
As White, Tore Brekke's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (4 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tore Brekke play as Black?
As Black, Tore Brekke most often plays: Pirc Defense (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Dutch Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Modern Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Tore Brekke's FIDE rating?
Tore Brekke is currently rated 1,975 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,006 (Nov 2016).
How many games has Tore Brekke played?
Our database contains 62 games by Tore Brekke, covering Jan 2015 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 15 draws, 22 losses (40.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tore Brekke?
62 games by Tore Brekke 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.