Prepare against Daniel O Vollheim
Norway · World #76,779 classical · FIDE ID 1569520
When preparing against Daniel O Vollheim, expect 1.c4 in 71% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%).
Our database contains 35 games by Daniel O Vollheim, covering Jul 2022 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Daniel O Vollheim's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel O Vollheim 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 | 1,800 | 1,861 | Jul 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,807 | 1,807 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,920 | 1,920 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 11 | 14 | 10 | 31.4% |
| As White | 18 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 17 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel O Vollheim's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel O Vollheim's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 12 | 70.6% | 58.3% |
| d4 | 4 | 23.5% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 71% of White games, 58.3% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Vollheim usually continues g3 (70.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Vollheim usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Vollheim usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 24% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Vollheim usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Vollheim usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 3 | 50.0% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 2 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 50.0% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 50.0% | 75.0% |
Daniel O Vollheim's chess games
All 35 games by Daniel O Vollheim in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2022 - Oct 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: 11 wins, 14 draws, 10 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| D58 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E93 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% | |
| King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% | |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% | |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Sebastian Sigvaldsen | 1,739 | Fagernes Chess International | Open | D37 |
| Oct 2026 | Tom Eriksen | 1,698 | Fagernes International Autumn 2026 | Open | A11 |
| Mar 2024 | Githiha Sathish | 1,656 | Fagernes Chess International 2024 | Open | — |
| Mar 2024 | Leiv Ove Bollestad | 1,619 | Fagernes Chess International 2024 | Open | — |
| Apr 2026 | Havard Skotheim | 1,584 | Fagernes Chess International | Open | A29 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fagernes International Autumn 2026 | Open | 2026 | 10 | 5 | 1,793 |
| Fagernes Chess International | Open | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1,787 |
| Fagernes Open B | 2023 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,451 |
| Fagernes Chess International 2024 | Open | 2024 | 4 | 3.5 | 1,887 |
| NM i Sjakk for Ungdom Individuelt 2023 | B | 2023 | 2 | 2 | 1,635 |
| Benidorm Open A 2025 | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1,750 |
| Landsturneringen 2023 | Klasse 3 | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,174 |
| Kragerø Grand Prix 2023 | B | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 902 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel O Vollheim's chess games?
35 games by Daniel O Vollheim, from Jul 2022 to Oct 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 Daniel O Vollheim has played.
What does Daniel O Vollheim play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Daniel O Vollheim opens with 1.c4 (71% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel O Vollheim answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...e5 (33% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (50% of games).
What openings does Daniel O Vollheim play as White?
As White, Daniel O Vollheim's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel O Vollheim play as Black?
As Black, Daniel O Vollheim most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Daniel O Vollheim's FIDE rating?
Daniel O Vollheim is currently rated 1,800 in classical chess, 1,807 in rapid and 1,920 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,861 (Jul 2024).
How many games has Daniel O Vollheim played?
Our database contains 35 games by Daniel O Vollheim, covering Jul 2022 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 14 draws, 10 losses (31.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel O Vollheim?
35 games by Daniel O Vollheim 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.