Prepare against Torgny Olsson
Sweden · World #70,766 classical · FIDE ID 1717340
When preparing against Torgny Olsson, expect 1.d4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 30 games by Torgny Olsson, covering Jul 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Torgny Olsson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Torgny Olsson 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 | 1,818 | 1,926 | Mar 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,790 | 1,828 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,859 | 1,859 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 3 | 12 | 15 | 10.0% |
| As White | 12 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 8.3% |
| As Black | 18 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 11.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Torgny Olsson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Torgny Olsson's side.
First moves as White (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 10 | 83.3% | 25.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 83% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (80% of these games) — Olsson usually continues Bf4 (18.8% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Olsson usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (10% of these games) — Olsson usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 17% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c6 (50% of these games) — Olsson usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Olsson usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 4 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 33.3% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 28.6% |
Torgny Olsson's chess games
All 30 games by Torgny Olsson in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2011 - 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: 3 wins, 12 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 8 | 0/4/4 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Anderssen's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2024 | Mikkel Manosri Jacobsen | 2,374 | Vaxjo Open | B19 |
| Sep 2023 | Quigley,Colm | 1,903 | WchT Seniors 65 | A59 |
| Jul 2026 | Tony Haddad | 1,500 | Schack-SM 2026 | Veteran-SM 65+ | B15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WchT Seniors 65 | 2023 | 15 | 3.5 | 1,726 |
| Schack-SM 2026 | Veteran-SM 65+ | 2026 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,685 |
| WchT Seniors 50 | 2019 | 3 | 1 | 1,908 |
| Schack-SM 2026|Veteran-SM 65+ | 2026 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,749 |
| Vaxjo Open | 2024 | 2 | 1 | 2,442 |
| World Senior Teams +65 | 2025 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,164 |
| Deltalift Open | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 2,052 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Torgny Olsson's chess games?
30 games by Torgny Olsson, from Jul 2011 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 Torgny Olsson has played.
What does Torgny Olsson play on the first move as White?
Across 12 games with White in our database, Torgny Olsson opens with 1.d4 (83% of games), 1.e4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Torgny Olsson answers 1...c6 (67% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Torgny Olsson play as White?
As White, Torgny Olsson's most-played openings in our database are: London System (8 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (1 games, 100.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 12 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Torgny Olsson play as Black?
As Black, Torgny Olsson most often plays: Benoni Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Torgny Olsson's FIDE rating?
Torgny Olsson is currently rated 1,818 in classical chess, 1,790 in rapid and 1,859 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,926 (Mar 2025).
How many games has Torgny Olsson played?
Our database contains 30 games by Torgny Olsson, covering Jul 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 3 wins, 12 draws, 15 losses (10.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Torgny Olsson?
30 games by Torgny Olsson 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.