Prepare against Jesper Hall
IM · Norway · World #636 classical · FIDE ID 1700707
Our database contains 378 games by Jesper Hall, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jesper Hall's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jesper Hall 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 | 2,494 | 2,500 | Oct 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,486 | 2,500 | Apr 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 378 | 149 | 133 | 96 | 39.4% |
| As White | 196 | 96 | 65 | 35 | 49.0% |
| As Black | 182 | 53 | 68 | 61 | 29.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jesper Hall's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jesper Hall's side.
First moves as White (196 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 134 | 68.4% | 66.8% |
| d4 | 58 | 29.6% | 62.9% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.0% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 68% of White games, 66.8% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Hall usually continues Nf3 (64.6% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Hall usually continues d3 (61.5% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Hall usually continues Nf3 (71.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 30% of White games, 62.9% score
- …Nf6 (74% of these games) — Hall usually continues Bg5 (70.5% score)
- …d5 (10% of these games) — Hall usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Hall usually continues e4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 61 | 84.7% | 54.1% |
| e6 | 8 | 11.1% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.8% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 66 | 90.4% | 36.4% |
| e6 | 6 | 8.2% | 41.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
Jesper Hall's chess games
All 378 games by Jesper Hall 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: 149 wins, 133 draws, 96 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 39 | 23/9/7 | 59.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 27 | 14/10/3 | 51.9% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B88 | Sicilian | 36 | 14/14/8 | 38.9% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 32 | 8/8/16 | 25.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 20 | 8/8/4 | 40.0% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 12 | 3/2/7 | 25.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 7 | 0/6/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A33 | English Opening | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2001 | Loek Van Wely | 2,643 | Bundesliga 2000-01 | A45 |
| Apr 2002 | Matthew D Sadler | 2,631 | Bundesliga 2001-02 | B11 |
| Jun 1999 | Nick De Firmian | 2,610 | 07th Sigeman & Co | A45 |
| Mar 1998 | Anthony Miles | 2,595 | VISA GP | B00 |
| Oct 2000 | Tom Wedberg | 2,592 | chT-SWE 0001 | B45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SWE | 1998 | 26 | 17 | 2,516 |
| Bundesliga 1998-99 | 1999 | 13 | 6 | 2,502 |
| chT-SWE 0304 | 2004 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,579 |
| chT-SWE 0001 | 2001 | 11 | 6 | 2,462 |
| chT-SWE 0203 | 2003 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,545 |
| ch-EU U21 | 1991 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,414 |
| Bundesliga 2001-02 | 2002 | 10 | 4 | 2,449 |
| chT-SWE 9900 | 2000 | 10 | 4 | 2,272 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jesper Hall's chess games?
378 games by Jesper Hall, 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 Jesper Hall has played.
What does Jesper Hall play on the first move as White?
Across 196 games with White in our database, Jesper Hall opens with 1.e4 (68% of games), 1.d4 (30% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jesper Hall answers 1...c5 (85% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games).
What openings does Jesper Hall play as White?
As White, Jesper Hall's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (39 games, 59.0% win rate); Sicilian (27 games, 51.9% win rate); King's Indian Attack (13 games, 53.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 196 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jesper Hall play as Black?
As Black, Jesper Hall most often plays: Sicilian (36 games, 38.9% win rate); Benoni Defense (32 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (20 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 182 games.
What is Jesper Hall's FIDE rating?
Jesper Hall is currently rated 2,494 in classical chess and 2,486 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,500 (Oct 2017).
How many games has Jesper Hall played?
Our database contains 378 games by Jesper Hall, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 149 wins, 133 draws, 96 losses (39.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jesper Hall?
378 games by Jesper Hall 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.