Prepare against Torgeir Kjoita
CM · Norway · World #22,688 classical · FIDE ID 1509870
Our database contains 133 games by Torgeir Kjoita, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Torgeir Kjoita's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Torgeir Kjoita 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 | 2,035 | 2,086 | Jan 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,090 | 2,095 | Feb 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,041 | 2,053 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 133 | 38 | 34 | 61 | 28.6% |
| As White | 66 | 19 | 18 | 29 | 28.8% |
| As Black | 67 | 19 | 16 | 32 | 28.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Torgeir Kjoita's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Torgeir Kjoita's side.
First moves as White (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 52 | 78.8% | 43.3% |
| d4 | 8 | 12.1% | 37.5% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 6.1% | 37.5% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 79% of White games, 43.3% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Kjoita usually continues Nf3 (36.4% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Kjoita usually continues d4 (18.2% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Kjoita usually continues Nf3 (87.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 12% of White games, 37.5% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Kjoita usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Kjoita usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Kjoita usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 22 | 78.6% | 40.9% |
| c5 | 5 | 17.9% | 20.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 22 | 81.5% | 38.6% |
| d5 | 5 | 18.5% | 30.0% |
Torgeir Kjoita's chess games
All 133 games by Torgeir Kjoita in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - 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: 38 wins, 34 draws, 61 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| E61 | English Opening | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A62 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2011 | Maria Edakina | 2,400 | Oslo Open ELO | C50 |
| Jul 2016 | Trygve Dahl | 2,233 | ch-NOR U20 | C48 |
| Oct 2024 | SJ Filipovic | 2,233 | 39th ECC Open | A01 |
| Jul 2016 | Andreas Garberg Tryggestad | 2,216 | ch-NOR U20 | E91 |
| Oct 2024 | J Bruch | 2,180 | 39th ECC Open | A09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NOR U20 | 2016 | 23 | 13 | 1,997 |
| Wch U16 | 2012 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,981 |
| Wch U18 | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 2,208 |
| 23rd ch-EU U18 | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 2,101 |
| Arctic Chess Challenge | 2010 | 9 | 3 | 1,979 |
| 3rd Oslo Sveins Open | 2010 | 8 | 3 | 1,967 |
| Fagernes Norsk Open A | 2011 | 8 | 3 | 2,007 |
| Oslo Open ELO | 2011 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,139 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Torgeir Kjoita's chess games?
133 games by Torgeir Kjoita, from Sep 2009 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 Torgeir Kjoita has played.
What does Torgeir Kjoita play on the first move as White?
Across 66 games with White in our database, Torgeir Kjoita opens with 1.e4 (79% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Torgeir Kjoita answers 1...e5 (79% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games).
What openings does Torgeir Kjoita play as White?
As White, Torgeir Kjoita's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 22.2% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Scotch Game (6 games, 83.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 66 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Torgeir Kjoita play as Black?
As Black, Torgeir Kjoita most often plays: Benoni Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Scotch Game (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 67 games.
What is Torgeir Kjoita's FIDE rating?
Torgeir Kjoita is currently rated 2,035 in classical chess, 2,090 in rapid and 2,041 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,086 (Jan 2024).
How many games has Torgeir Kjoita played?
Our database contains 133 games by Torgeir Kjoita, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 38 wins, 34 draws, 61 losses (28.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Torgeir Kjoita?
133 games by Torgeir Kjoita 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.