Prepare against Elias Hestvik
Norway · World #27,485 classical · FIDE ID 1534904
Our database contains 113 games by Elias Hestvik, covering Feb 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Elias Hestvik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Elias Hestvik 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 | 2,001 | 2,001 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,876 | 1,877 | Feb 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,907 | 1,935 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 113 | 39 | 26 | 48 | 34.5% |
| As White | 56 | 19 | 13 | 24 | 33.9% |
| As Black | 57 | 20 | 13 | 24 | 35.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Elias Hestvik's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Elias Hestvik's side.
First moves as White (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 49 | 87.5% | 46.9% |
| c4 | 5 | 8.9% | 30.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 46.9% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Hestvik usually continues Nf3 (34.2% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Hestvik usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Hestvik usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 9% of White games, 30.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Hestvik usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Hestvik usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …f5 (20% of these games) — Hestvik usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 36.4% | 58.3% |
| e5 | 12 | 36.4% | 54.2% |
| c6 | 8 | 24.2% | 43.8% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 64.3% | 38.9% |
| d5 | 5 | 35.7% | 70.0% |
Elias Hestvik's chess games
All 113 games by Elias Hestvik in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 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: 39 wins, 26 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A00 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B39 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D30 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B14 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D00 | London System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2020 | Sasa Kobal | 2,141 | 25th Nova Gorica Open | B06 |
| Sep 2021 | Oliver Sparwel | 2,013 | 36th EU-Cup | A00 |
| Jun 2018 | Elias Hulleberg Sidali | 2,011 | 11th Oslo Sveins Open | D10 |
| Oct 2018 | Shemsi Rukovci | 2,003 | Oslo Open | C56 |
| Jul 2023 | Petter B Markussen | 1,886 | chB-NOR | C11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oslo Open | 2018 | 17 | 6 | 1,704 |
| Fagernes Open | 2020 | 9 | 6 | 1,783 |
| 10th Oslo Sveins Open | 2017 | 9 | 3 | 1,438 |
| 25th Nova Gorica Open | 2020 | 8 | 4 | 1,989 |
| 11th Oslo Sveins Open | 2018 | 8 | 3 | 1,899 |
| Asker Autumn A | 2017 | 7 | 4 | 1,611 |
| ch-Asker A | 2018 | 7 | 5 | 1,716 |
| ch-Skien U20 | 2019 | 6 | 3 | 1,968 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Elias Hestvik's chess games?
113 games by Elias Hestvik, from Feb 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 Elias Hestvik has played.
What does Elias Hestvik play on the first move as White?
Across 56 games with White in our database, Elias Hestvik opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Elias Hestvik answers 1...c5 (36% of games), 1...e5 (36% of games), 1...c6 (24% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...d5 (36% of games).
What openings does Elias Hestvik play as White?
As White, Elias Hestvik's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 56 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Elias Hestvik play as Black?
As Black, Elias Hestvik most often plays: English Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 57 games.
What is Elias Hestvik's FIDE rating?
Elias Hestvik is currently rated 2,001 in classical chess, 1,876 in rapid and 1,907 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,001 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Elias Hestvik played?
Our database contains 113 games by Elias Hestvik, covering Feb 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 26 draws, 48 losses (34.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Elias Hestvik?
113 games by Elias Hestvik 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.