Prepare against Lars Hjelmas
FM · Norway · World #5,575 classical · FIDE ID 1501054
When preparing against Lars Hjelmas, expect 1.d4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (98% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (41%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Winawer Variation as Black, 20.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 220 games by Lars Hjelmas, covering Jan 1990 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Lars Hjelmas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lars Hjelmas 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 | 2,259 | 2,318 | Jul 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,233 | 2,264 | Jan 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,228 | 2,261 | Sep 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 220 | 87 | 43 | 90 | 39.5% |
| As White | 107 | 53 | 20 | 34 | 49.5% |
| As Black | 113 | 34 | 23 | 56 | 30.1% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2006-2026): 350 rated games against 261 different opponents, across 81 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 | 284 | 139 | 63 | 82 | 48.9% | 2,182 | 2,257 | 12 |
| Rapid | 21 | 13 | 2 | 6 | 61.9% | 1,998 | 2,118 | 6 |
| Blitz | 45 | 34 | 3 | 8 | 75.6% | 1,847 | 2,071 | 19 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 90 | 18 | 27 | 45 | 20.0% |
| Against lower-rated | 251 | 160 | 41 | 50 | 63.7% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs GM · 10 vs IM · 28 vs FM · 11 vs CM · 1 vs WGM · 1 vs WIM · 2 vs WFM.
Tournament wins
5 tournament wins from 25 events, 3 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 2,109 | 2,287 |
| 2024 | 21 | 16 | 2 | 3 | 1,970 | 2,210 |
| 2023 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2,305 | 2,385 |
| 2022 | 36 | 22 | 4 | 10 | 1,938 | 2,063 |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2,234 | 2,034 |
| 2020 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2,273 | 2,353 |
| 2019 | 27 | 14 | 5 | 8 | 2,079 | 2,167 |
| 2018 | 17 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 2,246 | 2,269 |
| 2017 | 19 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 2,189 | 2,316 |
| 2016 | 15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 2,187 | 2,214 |
| 2015 | 55 | 32 | 7 | 16 | 2,054 | 2,154 |
| 2014 | 25 | 12 | 3 | 10 | 2,242 | 2,274 |
| 2013 | 16 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2,182 | 2,282 |
| 2012 | 14 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 2,231 | 2,259 |
| 2011 | 19 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 2,182 | 2,245 |
| 2010 | 22 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 2,169 | 2,260 |
| 2009 | 20 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 2,242 | 2,282 |
| 2008 | 13 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 2,146 | 2,331 |
| 2007 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2,113 | 2,513 |
| 2006 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2,175 | 2,275 |
Where Lars Hjelmas has played
Norway (70) · Czechia (4) · Spain (3) · Serbia (2) · Italy (1) · Latvia (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lars Hjelmas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lars Hjelmas's side.
First moves as White (107 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 103 | 96.3% | 57.8% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 57.8% score
- …Nf6 (70% of these games) — Hjelmas usually continues c4 (57.6% score)
- …d5 (16% of these games) — Hjelmas usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Hjelmas usually continues Bg5 (62.5% score)
- 1.f4 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Hjelmas usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 39 | 97.5% | 33.3% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 40.8% | 55.0% |
| e6 | 16 | 32.7% | 43.8% |
| f5 | 11 | 22.4% | 63.6% |
| d5 | 2 | 4.1% | 0.0% |
Lars Hjelmas's chess games
All 220 games by Lars Hjelmas in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 1990 - 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: 87 wins, 43 draws, 90 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E05 | Catalan | 18 | 9/2/7 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 15 | 11/2/2 | 73.3% |
| A68 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 10 | 7/0/3 | 70.0% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 15 | 3/2/10 | 20.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 14 | 5/2/7 | 35.7% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 12 | 4/1/7 | 33.3% |
| A40 | English Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A16 | English Opening | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2009 | Torbjorn Ringdal Hansen | 2,440 | ch-NOR | E43 |
| Aug 2018 | Pablo Cruz Lledo | 2,432 | 8th Riga Tech Open | A81 |
| Jan 1992 | Heikki M.J. Westerinen | 2,430 | Troll Masters | D02 |
| Aug 2014 | Stefan Mazur | 2,424 | 17th Olomouc Open | E01 |
| Jan 1992 | Nikolaj Borge | 2,410 | Gausdal Int | B20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gausdal Int | 1992 | 23 | 9.5 | 2,357 |
| chT-NOR east | 1994 | 22 | 11 | 2,266 |
| ch-NOR | 2009 | 18 | 5.5 | 2,208 |
| Troll Masters | 1992 | 16 | 8 | 2,345 |
| ch-EU U21 | 1990 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,279 |
| Peer Gynt | 1991 | 10 | 5 | 2,418 |
| 17th Olomouc Open | 2014 | 9 | 6 | 2,357 |
| Oslo2 | 1992 | 9 | 4 | 2,313 |
Interactive opening tree from all 220 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lars Hjelmas's chess games?
220 games by Lars Hjelmas, from Jan 1990 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 Lars Hjelmas has played.
What does Lars Hjelmas play on the first move as White?
Across 107 games with White in our database, Lars Hjelmas opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.f4 (1% of games), 1.g3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lars Hjelmas answers 1...e6 (98% of games), 1...Nc6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (41% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...f5 (22% of games).
What openings does Lars Hjelmas play as White?
As White, Lars Hjelmas's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (18 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (15 games, 73.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack (10 games, 70.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 107 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lars Hjelmas play as Black?
As Black, Lars Hjelmas most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (15 games, 20.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Dutch Defense (13 games, 46.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 113 games.
What is Lars Hjelmas's FIDE rating?
Lars Hjelmas is currently rated 2,259 in classical chess, 2,233 in rapid and 2,228 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,318 (Jul 2009).
How many games has Lars Hjelmas played?
Our database contains 220 games by Lars Hjelmas, covering Jan 1990 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 87 wins, 43 draws, 90 losses (39.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lars Hjelmas?
220 games by Lars Hjelmas 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.