Prepare against Truls Skauge Klausen
Norway · World #101,718 classical · FIDE ID 1513788
When preparing against Truls Skauge Klausen, expect 1.e4 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (44% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (42%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as Black, 16.7% over 18 games.
Our database contains 82 games by Truls Skauge Klausen, covering Dec 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Truls Skauge Klausen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Truls Skauge Klausen 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 | 1,724 | 1,799 | Apr 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,671 | 1,750 | May 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,874 | 1,874 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 36 | 15 | 31 | 43.9% |
| As White | 40 | 23 | 6 | 11 | 57.5% |
| As Black | 42 | 13 | 9 | 20 | 31.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Truls Skauge Klausen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Truls Skauge Klausen's side.
First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 29 | 72.5% | 75.9% |
| Nc3 | 7 | 17.5% | 28.6% |
| d4 | 3 | 7.5% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 73% of White games, 75.9% score
- …e5 (34% of these games) — Klausen usually continues Nf3 (93.8% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Klausen usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- …c5 (24% of these games) — Klausen usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nc3 — 18% of White games, 28.6% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Klausen usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Klausen usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- …Nc6 (14% of these games) — Klausen usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 8 | 44.4% | 43.8% |
| c6 | 6 | 33.3% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 42.1% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 7 | 36.8% | 28.6% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
Truls Skauge Klausen's chess games
All 82 games by Truls Skauge Klausen in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 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: 36 wins, 15 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C44 | Scotch Game | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 18 | 3/6/9 | 16.7% |
| A43 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C40 | Elephant Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2010 | Bjorn Egede Nissen | 1,890 | Drammen Autumn | C14 |
| Apr 2016 | Bjorn Robertsen | 1,855 | ch-Buskerud | C06 |
| Oct 2010 | Ingthor Stefansson | 1,851 | Drammen Autumn | A00 |
| Sep 2014 | Juan Carlos Rueda-Kjeldsen | 1,845 | Drammen CC Autumn | B07 |
| Apr 2015 | Tore Bonsaksen | 1,715 | ch-Drammen CC | C50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Drammen CC Class1 | 2016 | 21 | 10.5 | 1,429 |
| ch-Drammen CC | 2015 | 18 | 9.5 | 1,571 |
| Drammen Autumn | 2010 | 16 | 10.5 | 1,702 |
| Landsturneringen 2026 | Senior B | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,496 |
| ch-NOR Class 2 | 2018 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,647 |
| Drammen CC Autumn | 2014 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,709 |
| ch-Buskerud | 2016 | 4 | 1 | 1,693 |
| Konnerud GP | 2017 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,749 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Truls Skauge Klausen's chess games?
82 games by Truls Skauge Klausen, from Dec 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 Truls Skauge Klausen has played.
What does Truls Skauge Klausen play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, Truls Skauge Klausen opens with 1.e4 (73% of games), 1.Nc3 (18% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Truls Skauge Klausen answers 1...g6 (44% of games), 1...c6 (33% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (42% of games), 1...g6 (37% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games).
What openings does Truls Skauge Klausen play as White?
As White, Truls Skauge Klausen's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Dunst Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Truls Skauge Klausen play as Black?
As Black, Truls Skauge Klausen most often plays: Modern Defense (18 games, 16.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 42 games.
What is Truls Skauge Klausen's FIDE rating?
Truls Skauge Klausen is currently rated 1,724 in classical chess, 1,671 in rapid and 1,874 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,799 (Apr 2015).
How many games has Truls Skauge Klausen played?
Our database contains 82 games by Truls Skauge Klausen, covering Dec 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 15 draws, 31 losses (43.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Truls Skauge Klausen?
82 games by Truls Skauge Klausen 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.