Prepare against Einar Hatlebakk
FM · Norway · World #4,427 classical · FIDE ID 1500309
When preparing against Einar Hatlebakk, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (48% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (93%).
Our database contains 94 games by Einar Hatlebakk, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Einar Hatlebakk's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Einar Hatlebakk 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 | 2,290 | 2,296 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 43 | 33 | 18 | 45.7% |
| As White | 51 | 23 | 18 | 10 | 45.1% |
| As Black | 43 | 20 | 15 | 8 | 46.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Einar Hatlebakk's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Einar Hatlebakk's side.
First moves as White (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 51 | 100.0% | 62.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 62.7% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Hatlebakk usually continues Nf3 (70.8% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Hatlebakk usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Hatlebakk usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 47.6% | 80.0% |
| e5 | 7 | 33.3% | 78.6% |
| e6 | 3 | 14.3% | 83.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 93.3% | 42.9% |
| d5 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
Einar Hatlebakk's chess games
All 94 games by Einar Hatlebakk in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 43 wins, 33 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B85 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C71 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B89 | Sicilian | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| C82 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D59 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A90 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A33 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1985 | Petter Haugli | 2,305 | ch-NOR | B51 |
| Jan 1980 | Tor Kristiansen | 2,285 | Skien Open | A28 |
| Jan 1991 | John A Kvamme | 2,240 | chT-NOR | B06 |
| Jan 1992 | Dag Lauvas | 2,220 | chT-NOR east | E05 |
| Jan 1992 | Oystein Brekke | 2,215 | chT-NOR | B43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-NOR | 1999 | 18 | 14 | 2,470 |
| chT-NOR east | 1994 | 15 | 10 | 2,375 |
| Skien Open | 1980 | 9 | 4 | 2,309 |
| ch-NOR | 1985 | 9 | 4 | 2,265 |
| 16th WchT Students Final B | 1969 | 9 | 6.5 | – |
| 15th WchT Students Final B | 1968 | 8 | 5.5 | – |
| Buesum U20 | 1971 | 8 | 5 | – |
| Nordic Team Cup-02 | 1971 | 5 | 3.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Einar Hatlebakk's chess games?
94 games by Einar Hatlebakk, from Apr 2003 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 Einar Hatlebakk has played.
What does Einar Hatlebakk play on the first move as White?
Across 51 games with White in our database, Einar Hatlebakk opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Einar Hatlebakk answers 1...c5 (48% of games), 1...e5 (33% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Einar Hatlebakk play as White?
As White, Einar Hatlebakk's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 51 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Einar Hatlebakk play as Black?
As Black, Einar Hatlebakk most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Open (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Einar Hatlebakk's FIDE rating?
Einar Hatlebakk is currently rated 2,290 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,296 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Einar Hatlebakk played?
Our database contains 94 games by Einar Hatlebakk, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 43 wins, 33 draws, 18 losses (45.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Einar Hatlebakk?
94 games by Einar Hatlebakk 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.