Prepare against Erling Hoiberg
DNK · World #18,401 classical · FIDE ID 1403508
Our database contains 82 games by Erling Hoiberg, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Erling Hoiberg's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Erling Hoiberg 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 | 2,071 | 2,168 | Jan 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 30 | 22 | 30 | 36.6% |
| As White | 44 | 20 | 11 | 13 | 45.5% |
| As Black | 38 | 10 | 11 | 17 | 26.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Erling Hoiberg's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Erling Hoiberg's side.
First moves as White (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 39 | 88.6% | 59.0% |
| e4 | 3 | 6.8% | 83.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 89% of White games, 59.0% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Hoiberg usually continues Nf3 (61.8% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Hoiberg usually continues Bf4 (25.0% score)
- …g6 (18% of these games) — Hoiberg usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 7% of White games, 83.3% score
- …g6 (33% of these games) — Hoiberg usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (33% of these games) — Hoiberg usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Hoiberg usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 12 | 66.7% | 41.7% |
| c5 | 4 | 22.2% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 72.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
Erling Hoiberg's chess games
All 82 games by Erling Hoiberg 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: 30 wins, 22 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 12 | 7/3/2 | 58.3% |
| D02 | London System | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| A48 | Modern Defense | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E68 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A55 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Bo Jacobsen | 2,315 | ch-DEN qual | A45 |
| Apr 1985 | Karsten Rasmussen | 2,295 | ch-DEN 76 Mesterskabet | A41 |
| Jan 1996 | Nina Hoiberg | 2,290 | ch-DEN qual | A48 |
| Jul 2005 | Jan Rode Pedersen | 2,239 | 20th North Sea Cup | B12 |
| Jul 2007 | Matthias Tonndorf | 2,237 | 22nd North Sea Cup | B11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aarhus Summer | 1998 | 15 | 5.5 | 2,133 |
| ch-DEN 76 Mesterskabet | 1985 | 11 | 3 | 2,188 |
| 22nd North Sea Cup | 2007 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,246 |
| 20th North Sea Cup | 2005 | 9 | 6 | 2,251 |
| 21st North Sea Cup | 2006 | 9 | 6 | 2,294 |
| 19th North Sea Cup | 2004 | 9 | 6 | 2,248 |
| ch-Aarhus | 1972 | 7 | 2 | – |
| ch-DEN qual | 1996 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,280 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Erling Hoiberg's chess games?
82 games by Erling Hoiberg, 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 Erling Hoiberg has played.
What does Erling Hoiberg play on the first move as White?
Across 44 games with White in our database, Erling Hoiberg opens with 1.d4 (89% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Erling Hoiberg answers 1...c6 (67% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games).
What openings does Erling Hoiberg play as White?
As White, Erling Hoiberg's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (12 games, 58.3% win rate); London System (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Modern Defense (7 games, 71.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 44 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Erling Hoiberg play as Black?
As Black, Erling Hoiberg most often plays: Indian Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Erling Hoiberg's FIDE rating?
Erling Hoiberg is currently rated 2,071 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,168 (Jan 2016).
How many games has Erling Hoiberg played?
Our database contains 82 games by Erling Hoiberg, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 22 draws, 30 losses (36.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Erling Hoiberg?
82 games by Erling Hoiberg 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.