Prepare against Holger Palme
DEU · World #44,381 classical · FIDE ID 12995843
Our database contains 67 games by Holger Palme, covering May 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Holger Palme's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Holger Palme 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 | 1,916 | 2,034 | Oct 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,895 | 1,932 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 67 | 23 | 14 | 30 | 34.3% |
| As White | 35 | 12 | 9 | 14 | 34.3% |
| As Black | 32 | 11 | 5 | 16 | 34.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Holger Palme's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Holger Palme's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 24 | 68.6% | 52.1% |
| d4 | 8 | 22.9% | 31.3% |
| c3 | 2 | 5.7% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 69% of White games, 52.1% score
- …d5 (46% of these games) — Palme usually continues e4 (63.6% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Palme usually continues d4 (31.3% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Palme usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 23% of White games, 31.3% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Palme usually continues Bg5 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Palme usually continues Bg5 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Palme usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 16 | 100.0% | 40.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 31.3% |
Holger Palme's chess games
All 67 games by Holger Palme in the Chess.ceo database (May 2015 - 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: 23 wins, 14 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Réti Opening | 12 | 7/1/4 | 58.3% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Saragossa Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2002 | Martin Holler | 2,129 | Oberliga Nord O 0203 | A85 |
| Mar 2016 | Felix Fuernhammer | 1,888 | Oberliga Nord O 1516 | B13 |
| Oct 2017 | Karsten Manke | 1,807 | Oberliga Nord O 1718 | D03 |
| May 2021 | Matthias Buring | 1,745 | ch-GER Net blitz qual3 | B12 |
| May 2021 | Hans-Joachim Spieker | 1,743 | ch-GER Net blitz qual3 | A12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER Net blitz qual1 | 2021 | 11 | 5 | 1,630 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual3 | 2021 | 11 | 6 | 1,898 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual4 | 2021 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,800 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual2 | 2021 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,849 |
| Oberliga Nord O 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,974 |
| Oberliga Nord O 0203 | 2003 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,114 |
| Oberliga Nord O 0304 | 2004 | 4 | 1 | 1,935 |
| Oberliga Nord O 1718 | 2018 | 2 | 1 | 2,023 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Holger Palme's chess games?
67 games by Holger Palme, from May 2015 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 Holger Palme has played.
What does Holger Palme play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Holger Palme opens with 1.Nf3 (69% of games), 1.d4 (23% of games), 1.c3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Holger Palme answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Holger Palme play as White?
As White, Holger Palme's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (12 games, 58.3% win rate); Torre Attack (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Holger Palme play as Black?
As Black, Holger Palme most often plays: Caro-Kann: Main Line (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Holger Palme's FIDE rating?
Holger Palme is currently rated 1,916 in classical chess and 1,895 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,034 (Oct 2015).
How many games has Holger Palme played?
Our database contains 67 games by Holger Palme, covering May 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 14 draws, 30 losses (34.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Holger Palme?
67 games by Holger Palme 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.