Prepare against Torsten Paarup
DNK · World #40,458 classical · FIDE ID 1505696
When preparing against Torsten Paarup, expect 1.e4 in 65% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (33%).
Our database contains 67 games by Torsten Paarup, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Torsten Paarup's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Torsten Paarup 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 | 1,933 | 2,063 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,991 | 1,998 | Nov 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 67 | 27 | 21 | 19 | 40.3% |
| As White | 34 | 15 | 11 | 8 | 44.1% |
| As Black | 33 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 36.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Torsten Paarup's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Torsten Paarup's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 64.7% | 63.6% |
| d4 | 9 | 26.5% | 44.4% |
| b3 | 3 | 8.8% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 65% of White games, 63.6% score
- …c5 (23% of these games) — Paarup usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Paarup usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Paarup usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 26% of White games, 44.4% score
- …Nf6 (78% of these games) — Paarup usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Paarup usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 66.7% | 60.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 13.3% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 13.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 5 | 33.3% | 70.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 20.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 13.3% | 25.0% |
Torsten Paarup's chess games
All 67 games by Torsten Paarup in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 27 wins, 21 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2018 | Javier Fernandez Lledo | 2,241 | ch-Madrid sf | B07 |
| Jun 2017 | Juan Rottenwohrer Suarez | 2,204 | 9th Tres Cantos Open | B20 |
| May 2018 | Ramon Spitzer Isbert | 2,019 | ch-Madrid sf | B03 |
| Jul 2009 | Javier 1985 Fernandez Garcia | 1,923 | 10th Galapagar Open | A80 |
| Jul 2008 | Jose Avendano Mateos | 1,909 | Galapagar Open 09th | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Madrid Seniors 50 | 2017 | 9 | 6 | 2,014 |
| 9th Tres Cantos Open | 2017 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,030 |
| 10th Tres Cantos Open | 2018 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,850 |
| 20th San Sebastian de los Reyes Open | 2018 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,972 |
| ch-Madrid sf | 2018 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,154 |
| 11th Tres Cantos Open | 2019 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,900 |
| 10th Galapagar Open | 2009 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,148 |
| 11th Madrid Villaverde Open | 2009 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,915 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Torsten Paarup's chess games?
67 games by Torsten Paarup, from Oct 2006 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 Torsten Paarup has played.
What does Torsten Paarup play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Torsten Paarup opens with 1.e4 (65% of games), 1.d4 (26% of games), 1.b3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Torsten Paarup answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...f5 (33% of games), 1...d6 (20% of games).
What openings does Torsten Paarup play as White?
As White, Torsten Paarup's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Torsten Paarup play as Black?
As Black, Torsten Paarup most often plays: Dutch Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Torsten Paarup's FIDE rating?
Torsten Paarup is currently rated 1,933 in classical chess, 1,991 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,063 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Torsten Paarup played?
Our database contains 67 games by Torsten Paarup, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 21 draws, 19 losses (40.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Torsten Paarup?
67 games by Torsten Paarup 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.