Prepare against Torstein Furnes
Norway · World #77,430 classical · FIDE ID 1508784
When preparing against Torstein Furnes, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as White, 35.3% over 17 games.
Our database contains 166 games by Torstein Furnes, covering Jun 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Torstein Furnes's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Torstein Furnes 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 | 1,797 | 1,890 | Nov 2014 |
| Rapid | 1,752 | 1,915 | Jun 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,735 | 1,779 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 166 | 78 | 50 | 38 | 47.0% |
| As White | 83 | 40 | 26 | 17 | 48.2% |
| As Black | 83 | 38 | 24 | 21 | 45.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Torstein Furnes's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Torstein Furnes's side.
First moves as White (83 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 83 | 100.0% | 63.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 63.9% score
- …Nf6 (37% of these games) — Furnes usually continues c4 (67.7% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Furnes usually continues c4 (66.1% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Furnes usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 34 | 100.0% | 57.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 33 | 100.0% | 60.6% |
Torstein Furnes's chess games
All 166 games by Torstein Furnes in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2013 - 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: 78 wins, 50 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 17 | 6/8/3 | 35.3% |
| E39 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| D69 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D13 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 23 | 11/5/7 | 47.8% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D00 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| E06 | Catalan | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2011 | Jorn Snellingen | 1,845 | ch-Follo | B22 |
| Jul 2026 | Harald Christian Vestjord | 1,840 | Landsturneringen 2026 | Klasse 1 | D47 |
| Jul 2026 | Gjermund Tandberg | 1,776 | Landsturneringen 2026 | Klasse 1 | D59 |
| Mar 2018 | Odd Andersen | 1,775 | ch-As CC A | D37 |
| Nov 2019 | Per Lea | 1,753 | As Autumn | E97 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-As CC A | 2020 | 41 | 25.5 | 1,707 |
| As Autumn | 2019 | 36 | 24 | 1,546 |
| ch-Follo | 2013 | 13 | 8.5 | 1,617 |
| ch-NOR Class 2 | 2018 | 10 | 6.5 | 1,801 |
| As Autum | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 1,693 |
| Landsturneringen 2026 | Klasse 1 | 2026 | 9 | 3 | 1,730 |
| ch-Follo CC | 2015 | 9 | 6 | 1,633 |
| ch-As Follo CC A | 2019 | 9 | 7 | 1,878 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Per Lea (15 games) · Jon Kielland-Lund (14 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Torstein Furnes's chess games?
166 games by Torstein Furnes, from Jun 2013 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 Torstein Furnes has played.
What does Torstein Furnes play on the first move as White?
Across 83 games with White in our database, Torstein Furnes opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Torstein Furnes answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Torstein Furnes play as White?
As White, Torstein Furnes's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (9 games, 22.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 83 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Torstein Furnes play as Black?
As Black, Torstein Furnes most often plays: Sicilian (23 games, 47.8% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 83 games.
What is Torstein Furnes's FIDE rating?
Torstein Furnes is currently rated 1,797 in classical chess, 1,752 in rapid and 1,735 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,890 (Nov 2014).
How many games has Torstein Furnes played?
Our database contains 166 games by Torstein Furnes, covering Jun 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 78 wins, 50 draws, 38 losses (47.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Torstein Furnes?
166 games by Torstein Furnes 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.