Prepare against Torill Skytte
DNK · World #52,733 classical · FIDE ID 1503260
Our database contains 246 games by Torill Skytte, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Torill Skytte's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Torill Skytte 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 | 1,882 | 2,051 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,933 | 1,948 | Sep 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,864 | 1,943 | Jan 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 246 | 63 | 61 | 122 | 25.6% |
| As White | 118 | 30 | 32 | 56 | 25.4% |
| As Black | 128 | 33 | 29 | 66 | 25.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Torill Skytte's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Torill Skytte's side.
First moves as White (118 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 76 | 64.4% | 45.4% |
| e4 | 40 | 33.9% | 27.5% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 64% of White games, 45.4% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Skytte usually continues Nf3 (36.8% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Skytte usually continues Bf4 (46.7% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Skytte usually continues Bf4 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 34% of White games, 27.5% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Skytte usually continues d4 (27.3% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Skytte usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Skytte usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 35 | 53.8% | 38.6% |
| d5 | 17 | 26.2% | 47.1% |
| e5 | 13 | 20.0% | 38.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 40 | 95.2% | 40.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 4.8% | 25.0% |
Torill Skytte's chess games
All 246 games by Torill Skytte 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: 63 wins, 61 draws, 122 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 35 | 12/9/14 | 34.3% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 17 | 3/7/7 | 17.6% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 11 | 2/2/7 | 18.2% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C21 | Danish Gambit | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A80 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 15 | 7/1/7 | 46.7% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 13 | 3/3/7 | 23.1% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2012 | Rasmus Skytte | 2,396 | ch-DEN rapid | C02 |
| Jul 2004 | Kasper Wilken Damm | 2,241 | 19th North Sea Cup | A41 |
| Jul 2004 | Mads B Svendsen | 2,151 | 19th North Sea Cup | C06 |
| Aug 2006 | Vitezslav Musil | 2,129 | Olomouc Agentura 64 Cup | C02 |
| Oct 2008 | Marina Brunello | 2,117 | 1st WMSG Blitz Team w | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25th Politiken Cup | 2003 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,242 |
| 14th ch-EUR | 2013 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,021 |
| 11th Smith & Williamson YM-B | 2001 | 11 | 3 | 1,650 |
| 3rd ch-EU w | 2002 | 10 | 2 | 1,894 |
| 1st WMSG Blitz Team w | 2008 | 10 | 2 | 1,864 |
| ch-Nordic w | 2007 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,938 |
| Olympiad Women-41 | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,975 |
| 1st WMSG Rapid Team w | 2008 | 9 | 2 | 1,869 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Torill Skytte's chess games?
246 games by Torill Skytte, 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 Torill Skytte has played.
What does Torill Skytte play on the first move as White?
Across 118 games with White in our database, Torill Skytte opens with 1.d4 (64% of games), 1.e4 (34% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Torill Skytte answers 1...e6 (54% of games), 1...d5 (26% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (95% of games), 1...Nf6 (5% of games).
What openings does Torill Skytte play as White?
As White, Torill Skytte's most-played openings in our database are: London System (35 games, 34.3% win rate); Indian Defense (17 games, 17.6% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (11 games, 18.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 118 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Torill Skytte play as Black?
As Black, Torill Skytte most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Slav Defense (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (10 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 128 games.
What is Torill Skytte's FIDE rating?
Torill Skytte is currently rated 1,882 in classical chess, 1,933 in rapid and 1,864 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,051 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Torill Skytte played?
Our database contains 246 games by Torill Skytte, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 63 wins, 61 draws, 122 losses (25.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Torill Skytte?
246 games by Torill Skytte 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.