Prepare against Tore Kolas
Norway · World #18,662 classical · FIDE ID 1502050
Our database contains 211 games by Tore Kolas, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Tore Kolas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tore Kolas 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 | 2,069 | 2,255 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,125 | 2,238 | Jan 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,048 | 2,189 | Jun 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 211 | 73 | 56 | 82 | 34.6% |
| As White | 104 | 43 | 25 | 36 | 41.3% |
| As Black | 107 | 30 | 31 | 46 | 28.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tore Kolas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tore Kolas's side.
First moves as White (104 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 76 | 73.1% | 57.9% |
| d4 | 17 | 16.3% | 35.3% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 5.8% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 5 | 4.8% | 70.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 73% of White games, 57.9% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Kolas usually continues Nf3 (52.9% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Kolas usually continues Nf3 (53.6% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Kolas usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 16% of White games, 35.3% score
- …Nf6 (76% of these games) — Kolas usually continues c4 (30.8% score)
- …d5 (12% of these games) — Kolas usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Kolas usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 41 | 85.4% | 40.2% |
| e5 | 7 | 14.6% | 35.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 65.5% | 36.8% |
| d5 | 10 | 34.5% | 45.0% |
Tore Kolas's chess games
All 211 games by Tore Kolas in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 73 wins, 56 draws, 82 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 13 | 1/3/9 | 7.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
| A16 | English Opening | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2012 | Emanuel Berg | 2,574 | chT-NOR 1213 | C16 |
| Dec 2005 | Colin A McNab | 2,456 | 81st Hastings Masters Open | B43 |
| Jun 2006 | Ivar Bern | 2,356 | chT-NOR | B48 |
| Jan 1998 | Richard Bjerke | 2,310 | chT-NOR | B36 |
| Mar 2007 | Hallvard V. Adnoy | 2,294 | chT-NOR 0607 | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-NOR | 2006 | 27 | 14 | 2,276 |
| ch-NOR Open | 2004 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,318 |
| chT-NOR middle | 1993 | 12 | 7 | 2,376 |
| 81st Hastings Masters Open | 2006 | 10 | 4 | 2,172 |
| Hell Open | 2019 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,116 |
| chT-NOR 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,302 |
| 18th Montalvo Mem 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 1,929 |
| Trondheim Pokal TSF | 2020 | 9 | 7 | 2,136 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tore Kolas's chess games?
211 games by Tore Kolas, from Apr 2003 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 Kolas has played.
What does Tore Kolas play on the first move as White?
Across 104 games with White in our database, Tore Kolas opens with 1.e4 (73% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tore Kolas answers 1...c5 (85% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (66% of games), 1...d5 (34% of games).
What openings does Tore Kolas play as White?
As White, Tore Kolas's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Modern Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 104 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tore Kolas play as Black?
As Black, Tore Kolas most often plays: Sicilian (13 games, 7.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 107 games.
What is Tore Kolas's FIDE rating?
Tore Kolas is currently rated 2,069 in classical chess, 2,125 in rapid and 2,048 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,255 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Tore Kolas played?
Our database contains 211 games by Tore Kolas, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 73 wins, 56 draws, 82 losses (34.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tore Kolas?
211 games by Tore Kolas 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.