Prepare against Tore H. Lovaas
Norway · World #132,991 classical · FIDE ID 1508903
When preparing against Tore H. Lovaas, expect 1.f4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 32 games by Tore H. Lovaas, covering Mar 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Tore H. Lovaas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tore H. Lovaas 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 | 1,638 | 1,857 | Sep 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,763 | 1,797 | Dec 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,696 | 1,696 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 9 | 9 | 14 | 28.1% |
| As White | 16 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 16 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 31.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tore H. Lovaas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tore H. Lovaas's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f4 | 14 | 87.5% | 35.7% |
| d4 | 2 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.f4 — 88% of White games, 35.7% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Lovaas usually continues b3 (30.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Lovaas usually continues fxe5 (33.3% score)
- …f5 (14% of these games) — Lovaas usually continues b3 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 13% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Lovaas usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (50% of these games) — Lovaas usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 9 | 100.0% | 38.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Tore H. Lovaas's chess games
All 32 games by Tore H. Lovaas in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2010 - 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: 9 wins, 9 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 14 | 4/2/8 | 28.6% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D61 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D20 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A14 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Canard Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Odd Morten Overeng | 1,653 | Landsturneringen 2026 | Senior B | A17 |
| Jul 2026 | Frode Bjornstad | 1,566 | Landsturneringen 2026 | Senior B | A45 |
| Aug 2018 | Axel Sahlin | 1,504 | Ostersund Hurtigfeiden Open | C02 |
| Feb 2020 | Magnus Bogen Brurok | 1,451 | ch-Trondheim CC B | A03 |
| Jul 2026 | Torkild Valle | 1,445 | Landsturneringen 2026 | Senior B | A46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Nordic Seniors | 2011 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,855 |
| Landsturneringen 2026 | Senior B | 2026 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,678 |
| Ostersund Hurtigfeiden Open | 2018 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,429 |
| ch-Trondheim CC B | 2020 | 6 | 3 | 1,534 |
| Trondheim Open C | 2021 | 3 | 1 | 1,312 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tore H. Lovaas's chess games?
32 games by Tore H. Lovaas, from Mar 2010 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 Tore H. Lovaas has played.
What does Tore H. Lovaas play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Tore H. Lovaas opens with 1.f4 (88% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tore H. Lovaas answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Tore H. Lovaas play as White?
As White, Tore H. Lovaas's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Dutch Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tore H. Lovaas play as Black?
As Black, Tore H. Lovaas most often plays: French: Advance Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Tore H. Lovaas's FIDE rating?
Tore H. Lovaas is currently rated 1,638 in classical chess, 1,763 in rapid and 1,696 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,857 (Sep 2011).
How many games has Tore H. Lovaas played?
Our database contains 32 games by Tore H. Lovaas, covering Mar 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 9 draws, 14 losses (28.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tore H. Lovaas?
32 games by Tore H. Lovaas 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.