Prepare against Hamish Olson
FM · United Kingdom · World #5,837 classical · FIDE ID 2404257
Our database contains 316 games by Hamish Olson, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hamish Olson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hamish Olson 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 | 2,251 | 2,384 | Sep 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,263 | 2,288 | Nov 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,188 | 2,202 | Jul 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 316 | 110 | 105 | 101 | 34.8% |
| As White | 156 | 61 | 49 | 46 | 39.1% |
| As Black | 160 | 49 | 56 | 55 | 30.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hamish Olson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hamish Olson's side.
First moves as White (156 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 78 | 50.0% | 54.5% |
| e4 | 46 | 29.5% | 56.5% |
| Nf3 | 26 | 16.7% | 48.1% |
| g3 | 3 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 50% of White games, 54.5% score
- …Nf6 (77% of these games) — Olson usually continues Nf3 (54.9% score)
- …d5 (10% of these games) — Olson usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Olson usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 29% of White games, 56.5% score
- …e6 (28% of these games) — Olson usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (28% of these games) — Olson usually continues Nf3 (40.9% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Olson usually continues Nf3 (72.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 43 | 66.2% | 47.7% |
| c5 | 16 | 24.6% | 43.8% |
| d6 | 4 | 6.2% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 46 | 68.7% | 54.3% |
| Nf6 | 17 | 25.4% | 23.5% |
| d6 | 3 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
Hamish Olson's chess games
All 316 games by Hamish Olson in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - 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: 110 wins, 105 draws, 101 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 22 | 6/8/8 | 27.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 14 | 6/5/3 | 42.9% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 8 | 6/2/0 | 75.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D23 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 23 | 6/8/9 | 26.1% |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 12 | 3/5/4 | 25.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| C41 | Philidor | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2020 | Leon Luke Mendonca | 2,530 | Titled Tue | A29 |
| Mar 2023 | Vignesh N R | 2,513 | Reykjavik Open | A69 |
| Jan 2024 | Conor E Murphy | 2,487 | chT-BCF 2324 (4NCL) | C54 |
| Sep 2024 | Toms Kantans | 2,486 | Olympiad-45 | A48 |
| Aug 2022 | Nikolay Noritsyn | 2,482 | Olympiad-44 | C90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2020 | 24 | 13.5 | 2,348 |
| ch-EU U18 | 2012 | 12 | 2.5 | 1,839 |
| 4NCL 2024-25 | 2025 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,244 |
| 4NCL Div 2 2025-26 | 2026 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,328 |
| chT-BCF 2324 (4NCL) | 2024 | 10 | 7 | 2,550 |
| London Classic Open | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 2,165 |
| ch-British OTB | 2021 | 9 | 6 | 2,361 |
| Newcastle Northumbria Masters | 2021 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,367 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hamish Olson's chess games?
316 games by Hamish Olson, from Sep 2011 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 Hamish Olson has played.
What does Hamish Olson play on the first move as White?
Across 156 games with White in our database, Hamish Olson opens with 1.d4 (50% of games), 1.e4 (29% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hamish Olson answers 1...e5 (66% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (69% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games).
What openings does Hamish Olson play as White?
As White, Hamish Olson's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (22 games, 27.3% win rate); Réti Opening (14 games, 42.9% win rate); King's Indian Defense (13 games, 46.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 156 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hamish Olson play as Black?
As Black, Hamish Olson most often plays: Indian Defense (23 games, 26.1% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Catalan (10 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 160 games.
What is Hamish Olson's FIDE rating?
Hamish Olson is currently rated 2,251 in classical chess, 2,263 in rapid and 2,188 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,384 (Sep 2024).
How many games has Hamish Olson played?
Our database contains 316 games by Hamish Olson, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 110 wins, 105 draws, 101 losses (34.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hamish Olson?
316 games by Hamish Olson 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.