Prepare against Elias Hulleberg Sidali
Norway · World #31,447 classical · FIDE ID 1530518
When preparing against Elias Hulleberg Sidali, expect 1.e4 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (39% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%).
Our database contains 182 games by Elias Hulleberg Sidali, covering Aug 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Elias Hulleberg Sidali's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Elias Hulleberg Sidali 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 | 1,977 | 2,041 | Jul 2019 |
| Rapid | 1,904 | 1,904 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,023 | 2,023 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 182 | 50 | 48 | 84 | 27.5% |
| As White | 88 | 27 | 26 | 35 | 30.7% |
| As Black | 94 | 23 | 22 | 49 | 24.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Elias Hulleberg Sidali's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Elias Hulleberg Sidali's side.
First moves as White (88 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 64 | 72.7% | 51.6% |
| d4 | 21 | 23.9% | 31.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.3% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 73% of White games, 51.6% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Sidali usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Sidali usually continues Nf3 (67.9% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Sidali usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 24% of White games, 31.0% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Sidali usually continues Bf4 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Sidali usually continues Bf4 (25.0% score)
- …f5 (10% of these games) — Sidali usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 39.1% | 44.4% |
| c6 | 17 | 37.0% | 41.2% |
| e6 | 7 | 15.2% | 14.3% |
| e5 | 4 | 8.7% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 29 | 87.9% | 37.9% |
| d5 | 3 | 9.1% | 16.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
Elias Hulleberg Sidali's chess games
All 182 games by Elias Hulleberg Sidali in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2015 - 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: 50 wins, 48 draws, 84 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 14 | 4/2/8 | 28.6% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2019 | Tom Rydstrom | 2,345 | Helsingor Xtracon Open | D01 |
| Oct 2021 | Juan Labiano Hernandez | 2,259 | ch-EU Hybrid U18 | C47 |
| Oct 2017 | Gunnar Lund | 2,244 | Oslo Open | B15 |
| Sep 2020 | Wared Altarboush | 2,230 | ch-OSLO OSS A | B00 |
| Jun 2018 | Elham Amar | 2,165 | Stjernen NGP A | E97 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2019 | 30 | 14 | 1,808 |
| Oslo Open | 2018 | 25 | 12 | 1,858 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2017 | 10 | 4 | 1,791 |
| Copenhagen Challenge | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 2,058 |
| ch-EU Hybrid U18 | 2021 | 9 | 4 | 1,973 |
| 11th Oslo Sveins Open | 2018 | 8 | 3 | 1,711 |
| Kragero Open | 2020 | 7 | 2 | 1,982 |
| 10th Oslo Sveins Open | 2017 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,805 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Elias Hulleberg Sidali's chess games?
182 games by Elias Hulleberg Sidali, from Aug 2015 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 Hulleberg Sidali has played.
What does Elias Hulleberg Sidali play on the first move as White?
Across 88 games with White in our database, Elias Hulleberg Sidali opens with 1.e4 (73% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Elias Hulleberg Sidali answers 1...c5 (39% of games), 1...c6 (37% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games).
What openings does Elias Hulleberg Sidali play as White?
As White, Elias Hulleberg Sidali's most-played openings in our database are: London System (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 88 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Elias Hulleberg Sidali play as Black?
As Black, Elias Hulleberg Sidali most often plays: Indian Defense (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 94 games.
What is Elias Hulleberg Sidali's FIDE rating?
Elias Hulleberg Sidali is currently rated 1,977 in classical chess, 1,904 in rapid and 2,023 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,041 (Jul 2019).
How many games has Elias Hulleberg Sidali played?
Our database contains 182 games by Elias Hulleberg Sidali, covering Aug 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 50 wins, 48 draws, 84 losses (27.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Elias Hulleberg Sidali?
182 games by Elias Hulleberg Sidali 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.