Prepare against Andre Gjestemoen-VonHirsch
FM · Norway · World #7,364 classical · FIDE ID 1539531
When preparing against Andre Gjestemoen-VonHirsch, expect 1.d4 in 33% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (59%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Nimzovich-Larsen attack as White, 24.1% over 29 games.
Our database contains 239 games by Andre Gjestemoen-VonHirsch, covering Nov 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Andre Gjestemoen-VonHirsch's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andre Gjestemoen-VonHirsch 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 | 2,217 | 2,340 | Jul 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,229 | 2,229 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,172 | 2,229 | Oct 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 239 | 78 | 51 | 110 | 32.6% |
| As White | 113 | 39 | 23 | 51 | 34.5% |
| As Black | 126 | 39 | 28 | 59 | 31.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andre Gjestemoen-VonHirsch's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andre Gjestemoen-VonHirsch's side.
First moves as White (113 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 37 | 32.7% | 56.8% |
| e4 | 31 | 27.4% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 29 | 25.7% | 24.1% |
| c4 | 8 | 7.1% | 37.5% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 33% of White games, 56.8% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Gjestemoen-VonHirsch usually continues Bf4 (44.7% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Gjestemoen-VonHirsch usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Gjestemoen-VonHirsch usually continues Nc3 (83.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 27% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Gjestemoen-VonHirsch usually continues Nf3 (40.6% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Gjestemoen-VonHirsch usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Gjestemoen-VonHirsch usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 43 | 64.2% | 40.7% |
| g6 | 16 | 23.9% | 59.4% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 7.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 58.6% | 47.1% |
| g6 | 11 | 37.9% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
Andre Gjestemoen-VonHirsch's chess games
All 239 games by Andre Gjestemoen-VonHirsch in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2016 - 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: 78 wins, 51 draws, 110 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 29 | 7/0/22 | 24.1% |
| A45 | London System | 26 | 11/4/11 | 42.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B49 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 33 | 16/3/14 | 48.5% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 0/3/5 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2023 | Alexandr Fier | 2,606 | Titled Tue Early | A45 |
| Feb 2023 | Klementy Sychev | 2,549 | Titled Tue Early | B06 |
| Feb 2023 | Sergei Lobanov | 2,545 | Titled Tue Early | A57 |
| Jun 2022 | Boris Chatalbashev | 2,529 | Norway Chess Open A | A45 |
| Feb 2023 | Pa Iniyan | 2,514 | Titled Tue Early | A07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 96 | 47 | 2,283 |
| Fagernes Autumn Open | 2023 | 16 | 8.5 | 2,297 |
| Kragero Open | 2022 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,244 |
| chT-NOR Elite 2223 | 2023 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,344 |
| Fagernes Open | 2021 | 9 | 5 | 2,237 |
| Norway Chess Open A | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,463 |
| Oslo Offerspill Open | 2020 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,325 |
| Krakow Open A | 2022 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,206 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andre Gjestemoen-VonHirsch's chess games?
239 games by Andre Gjestemoen-VonHirsch, from Nov 2016 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 Andre Gjestemoen-VonHirsch has played.
What does Andre Gjestemoen-VonHirsch play on the first move as White?
Across 113 games with White in our database, Andre Gjestemoen-VonHirsch opens with 1.d4 (33% of games), 1.e4 (27% of games), 1.b3 (26% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andre Gjestemoen-VonHirsch answers 1...c5 (64% of games), 1...g6 (24% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (59% of games), 1...g6 (38% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Andre Gjestemoen-VonHirsch play as White?
As White, Andre Gjestemoen-VonHirsch's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (29 games, 24.1% win rate); London System (26 games, 42.3% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 113 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andre Gjestemoen-VonHirsch play as Black?
As Black, Andre Gjestemoen-VonHirsch most often plays: Modern Defense (33 games, 48.5% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (8 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 126 games.
What is Andre Gjestemoen-VonHirsch's FIDE rating?
Andre Gjestemoen-VonHirsch is currently rated 2,217 in classical chess, 2,229 in rapid and 2,172 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,340 (Jul 2022).
How many games has Andre Gjestemoen-VonHirsch played?
Our database contains 239 games by Andre Gjestemoen-VonHirsch, covering Nov 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 78 wins, 51 draws, 110 losses (32.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andre Gjestemoen-VonHirsch?
239 games by Andre Gjestemoen-VonHirsch 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.