Prepare against Allan Holst
FM · DNK · World #3,745 classical · FIDE ID 1400347
When preparing against Allan Holst, expect 1.d4 in 38% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (25% of games). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 33.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 367 games by Allan Holst, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Allan Holst's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Allan Holst 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 | 2,311 | 2,369 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,311 | 2,318 | Jun 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,284 | 2,319 | Apr 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 367 | 122 | 132 | 113 | 33.2% |
| As White | 185 | 73 | 65 | 47 | 39.5% |
| As Black | 182 | 49 | 67 | 66 | 26.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Allan Holst's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Allan Holst's side.
First moves as White (185 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 70 | 37.8% | 61.4% |
| e4 | 40 | 21.6% | 53.8% |
| Nf3 | 39 | 21.1% | 55.1% |
| c4 | 34 | 18.4% | 57.4% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 38% of White games, 61.4% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Holst usually continues Nf3 (58.7% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Holst usually continues c4 (68.8% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Holst usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 22% of White games, 53.8% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Holst usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Holst usually continues d4 (30.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Holst usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 20 | 24.7% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 19 | 23.5% | 47.4% |
| c5 | 17 | 21.0% | 55.9% |
| d5 | 10 | 12.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 7.4% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 6 | 7.4% | 25.0% |
Allan Holst's chess games
All 367 games by Allan Holst in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 122 wins, 132 draws, 113 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 17 | 10/5/2 | 58.8% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 15 | 5/8/2 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A55 | Indian Defense | 19 | 7/7/5 | 36.8% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B46 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C10 | French Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2003 | Nick De Firmian | 2,553 | 25th Politiken Cup | C10 |
| Jul 1998 | Sune Berg Hansen | 2,480 | 20th Politiken Cup | C47 |
| Oct 1999 | Berge Ostenstad | 2,446 | Aars get2net Cup GM | E97 |
| Feb 2001 | Jens Kjeldsen | 2,435 | chT-DEN 0001 | C26 |
| Apr 1998 | Carsten Hoi | 2,430 | ch-DEN | D40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chB-DEN | 2003 | 33 | 20.5 | 2,369 |
| ch-DEN | 1998 | 20 | 5.5 | 2,280 |
| DM i Lynskak 2026 | 2026 | 15 | 5.5 | 2,111 |
| 25th Politiken Cup | 2003 | 11 | 6 | 2,292 |
| Copenhagen Open | 1992 | 11 | 7 | 2,418 |
| 20th Politiken Cup | 1998 | 11 | 7 | 2,477 |
| 16th Politiken Cup | 1994 | 10 | 5 | 2,271 |
| 26th Politiken Cup | 2004 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,426 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Peter Heine Nielsen (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Allan Holst's chess games?
367 games by Allan Holst, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Allan Holst has played.
What does Allan Holst play on the first move as White?
Across 185 games with White in our database, Allan Holst opens with 1.d4 (38% of games), 1.e4 (22% of games), 1.Nf3 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Allan Holst answers 1...e5 (25% of games), 1...e6 (23% of games), 1...c5 (21% of games).
What openings does Allan Holst play as White?
As White, Allan Holst's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (17 games, 58.8% win rate); Indian Defense (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Modern Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 185 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Allan Holst play as Black?
As Black, Allan Holst most often plays: Indian Defense (19 games, 36.8% win rate); Horwitz Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 182 games.
What is Allan Holst's FIDE rating?
Allan Holst is currently rated 2,311 in classical chess, 2,311 in rapid and 2,284 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,369 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Allan Holst played?
Our database contains 367 games by Allan Holst, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 122 wins, 132 draws, 113 losses (33.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Allan Holst?
367 games by Allan Holst 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.