Prepare against Geir Olsen
Norway · World #97,534 classical · FIDE ID 1536702
When preparing against Geir Olsen, expect 1.d4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 31 games by Geir Olsen, covering May 2016 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Geir Olsen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Geir Olsen 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 | 1,737 | 1,745 | Oct 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,667 | 1,680 | Nov 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,680 | 1,680 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 6 | 4 | 21 | 19.4% |
| As White | 15 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 20.0% |
| As Black | 16 | 3 | 1 | 12 | 18.8% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2010-2026): 353 rated games against 301 different opponents, across 52 events in 6 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 294 | 105 | 48 | 141 | 35.7% | 1,642 | 1,558 | 7 |
| Rapid | 51 | 19 | 1 | 31 | 37.3% | 1,667 | 1,548 | 3 |
| Blitz | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 37.5% | 1,435 | 1,235 | 2 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 209 | 37 | 35 | 137 | 17.7% |
| Against lower-rated | 88 | 54 | 10 | 24 | 61.4% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs GM · 1 vs WIM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1,780 | 1,880 |
| 2025 | 31 | 12 | 2 | 17 | 1,822 | 1,708 |
| 2024 | 26 | 9 | 2 | 15 | 1,779 | 1,667 |
| 2023 | 43 | 14 | 3 | 26 | 1,629 | 1,479 |
| 2022 | 32 | 13 | 6 | 13 | 1,701 | 1,659 |
| 2021 | 30 | 9 | 4 | 17 | 1,640 | 1,496 |
| 2020 | 51 | 25 | 6 | 20 | 1,512 | 1,522 |
| 2019 | 45 | 13 | 6 | 26 | 1,598 | 1,459 |
| 2018 | 29 | 7 | 8 | 14 | 1,609 | 1,505 |
| 2017 | 23 | 9 | 1 | 13 | 1,641 | 1,466 |
| 2016 | 32 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 1,519 | 1,483 |
| 2010 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,774 | 1,854 |
Where Geir Olsen has played
Norway (36) · Spain (8) · Czechia (5) · Italy (1) · Malta (1) · Netherlands (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Geir Olsen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Geir Olsen's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 14 | 93.3% | 32.1% |
| e4 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 93% of White games, 32.1% score
- …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Olsen usually continues Nc3 (28.6% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Olsen usually continues Bf4 (25.0% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Olsen usually continues Bg5 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 7% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d6 (100% of these games) — Olsen usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 62.5% | 20.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 25.0% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Geir Olsen's chess games
All 31 games by Geir Olsen in the Chess.ceo database (May 2016 - Oct 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: 6 wins, 4 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E47 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A30 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E43 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B49 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2022 | Jan Synnestvedt | 1,792 | chT-NOR Clubs | C11 |
| Aug 2018 | Petr Zacek | 1,535 | 5th Prague Summer Open B | A47 |
| May 2022 | Ingeborg M Nyland | 1,415 | chT-NOR Clubs | B07 |
| Apr 2016 | Aksel Bu Kvaloy | 1,282 | Stavanger GP B | B01 |
| Oct 2020 | Per Magnus Larsen | 1,269 | Fagernes Open | E47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fagernes Open | 2020 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,412 |
| 5th Prague Summer Open B | 2018 | 7 | 2 | 1,485 |
| chT-NOR Club | 2019 | 7 | 0 | 1,374 |
| chT-NOR Clubs | 2022 | 3 | 2.5 | 1,924 |
| 23th Taastrup Quick Weekend Basis 5 | 2016 | 2 | 0 | 1,176 |
| NM for klubblag - Clono | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,447 |
| Prague Summer Open-B 7th | 2020 | 1 | 0 | 1,429 |
| Stavanger GP B | 2016 | 1 | 1 | 1,682 |
Interactive opening tree from all 31 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Geir Olsen's chess games?
31 games by Geir Olsen, from May 2016 to Oct 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 Geir Olsen has played.
What does Geir Olsen play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Geir Olsen opens with 1.d4 (93% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Geir Olsen answers 1...d5 (63% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Geir Olsen play as White?
As White, Geir Olsen's most-played openings in our database are: London System (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Geir Olsen play as Black?
As Black, Geir Olsen most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Geir Olsen's FIDE rating?
Geir Olsen is currently rated 1,737 in classical chess, 1,667 in rapid and 1,680 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,745 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Geir Olsen played?
Our database contains 31 games by Geir Olsen, covering May 2016 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 6 wins, 4 draws, 21 losses (19.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Geir Olsen?
31 games by Geir Olsen 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.