Prepare against Erik Holstein
DNK · World #20,592 classical · FIDE ID 1402250
Our database contains 75 games by Erik Holstein, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Erik Holstein's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Erik Holstein 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 | 2,052 | 2,148 | Apr 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 19 | 27 | 29 | 25.3% |
| As White | 38 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 34.2% |
| As Black | 37 | 6 | 15 | 16 | 16.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Erik Holstein's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Erik Holstein's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 28 | 73.7% | 44.6% |
| f4 | 9 | 23.7% | 72.2% |
| b3 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 74% of White games, 44.6% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Holstein usually continues c3 (31.8% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Holstein usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Holstein usually continues Nf3 (87.5% score)
- 1.f4 — 24% of White games, 72.2% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Holstein usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Holstein usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Holstein usually continues fxe5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 14 | 100.0% | 35.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 15 | 93.8% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
Erik Holstein's chess games
All 75 games by Erik Holstein 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: 19 wins, 27 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 11 | 1/5/5 | 9.1% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A56 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A89 | Dutch Defense | 19 | 3/7/9 | 15.8% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E17 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Jacob Aagaard | 2,260 | 16th Politiken Cup | C47 |
| Sep 2004 | Thomas Schou-Moldt | 2,248 | Skovlunde Botvinnik EMT Gr 1 | A03 |
| Sep 2004 | Steen Petersen | 2,203 | Skovlunde Botvinnik EMT Gr 1 | A03 |
| Oct 2004 | Nikolaj Mikkelsen | 2,167 | Skovlunde Botvinnik EMT Gr 1 | A02 |
| Jan 1994 | Colin A Costello | 2,160 | 16th Politiken Cup | A26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copenhagen Open | 1991 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,125 |
| 14th Politiken Cup | 1992 | 10 | 6 | 2,404 |
| 16th Politiken Cup | 1994 | 10 | 5 | 2,221 |
| 15th Politiken Cup | 1993 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,206 |
| 28th Politiken Cup | 2006 | 9 | 5 | 2,166 |
| 26th Politiken Cup | 2004 | 9 | 4 | 2,044 |
| Skovlunde Botvinnik EMT Gr 1 | 2004 | 7 | 3 | 2,094 |
| chT-DEN 9394 | 1994 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,948 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Erik Holstein's chess games?
75 games by Erik Holstein, 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 Erik Holstein has played.
What does Erik Holstein play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Erik Holstein opens with 1.e4 (74% of games), 1.f4 (24% of games), 1.b3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Erik Holstein answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (94% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Erik Holstein play as White?
As White, Erik Holstein's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (11 games, 9.1% win rate); Bird's opening (9 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Erik Holstein play as Black?
As Black, Erik Holstein most often plays: Dutch Defense (19 games, 15.8% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Erik Holstein's FIDE rating?
Erik Holstein is currently rated 2,052 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,148 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Erik Holstein played?
Our database contains 75 games by Erik Holstein, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 27 draws, 29 losses (25.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Erik Holstein?
75 games by Erik Holstein 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.