Prepare against Frode Hova
Norway · World #101,717 classical · FIDE ID 1503995
When preparing against Frode Hova, expect 1.d4 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (74% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%).
Our database contains 101 games by Frode Hova, covering Apr 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Frode Hova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Frode Hova 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 | 1,724 | 1,829 | Mar 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,779 | 1,832 | Aug 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,792 | 1,837 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 101 | 35 | 16 | 50 | 34.7% |
| As White | 47 | 15 | 9 | 23 | 31.9% |
| As Black | 54 | 20 | 7 | 27 | 37.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Frode Hova's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Frode Hova's side.
First moves as White (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 40 | 85.1% | 40.0% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 14.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 85% of White games, 40.0% score
- …d5 (53% of these games) — Hova usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Hova usually continues c4 (20.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Hova usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 15% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Hova usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Hova usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 73.9% | 38.2% |
| d6 | 6 | 26.1% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 89.5% | 64.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 10.5% | 50.0% |
Frode Hova's chess games
All 101 games by Frode Hova in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2009 - Aug 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: 35 wins, 16 draws, 50 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A90 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A93 | Catalan | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E98 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D21 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2010 | Karsten Ovesen | 1,727 | Kragero Grand Prix | A48 |
| Jun 2013 | Gunnar Lie | 1,671 | ch-NOR Class 2 | D78 |
| May 2009 | Andrei Olsen | 1,646 | Oslo ASKO Pinseturnering A | D48 |
| Mar 2014 | Holger1 Lange | 1,634 | ch-As CC A | E07 |
| Jan 2013 | Torstein Furnes | 1,588 | ch-Follo | D36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-As CC A | 2014 | 17 | 4.5 | 1,401 |
| ch-Follo | 2013 | 12 | 6 | 1,508 |
| ch-NOR Open | 2002 | 9 | 4 | 2,085 |
| ch-NOR Class 2 | 2013 | 8 | 5 | 1,676 |
| Follo Open | 2014 | 8 | 5 | 1,517 |
| ch-NOR qual-B | 2007 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,248 |
| Jönköping Chess Festival 2026 | Standard Open | 2026 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,122 |
| Oslo ASKO Pinseturnering A | 2009 | 6 | 3 | 1,600 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Frode Hova's chess games?
101 games by Frode Hova, from Apr 2009 to Aug 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 Frode Hova has played.
What does Frode Hova play on the first move as White?
Across 47 games with White in our database, Frode Hova opens with 1.d4 (85% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Frode Hova answers 1...c5 (74% of games), 1...d6 (26% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games).
What openings does Frode Hova play as White?
As White, Frode Hova's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Réti Opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 47 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Frode Hova play as Black?
As Black, Frode Hova most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Pirc Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 54 games.
What is Frode Hova's FIDE rating?
Frode Hova is currently rated 1,724 in classical chess, 1,779 in rapid and 1,792 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,829 (Mar 2025).
How many games has Frode Hova played?
Our database contains 101 games by Frode Hova, covering Apr 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 16 draws, 50 losses (34.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Frode Hova?
101 games by Frode Hova 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.