Prepare against Lasse Ostebo Lovik
IM · Norway · World #2,340 classical · FIDE ID 1505033
Our database contains 435 games by Lasse Ostebo Lovik, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lasse Ostebo Lovik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lasse Ostebo Lovik 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 | 2,366 | 2,400 | Jul 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,340 | 2,340 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,282 | 2,313 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 435 | 164 | 130 | 141 | 37.7% |
| As White | 219 | 90 | 68 | 61 | 41.1% |
| As Black | 216 | 74 | 62 | 80 | 34.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lasse Ostebo Lovik's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lasse Ostebo Lovik's side.
First moves as White (219 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 147 | 67.1% | 56.8% |
| d4 | 57 | 26.0% | 58.8% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 5.5% | 37.5% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 67% of White games, 56.8% score
- …c5 (51% of these games) — Lovik usually continues Nf3 (54.2% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Lovik usually continues Nf3 (46.9% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Lovik usually continues d4 (67.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 26% of White games, 58.8% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Lovik usually continues c4 (56.1% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Lovik usually continues c4 (70.8% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Lovik usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (95 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 40 | 42.1% | 56.3% |
| e5 | 34 | 35.8% | 48.5% |
| c5 | 17 | 17.9% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 39 | 49.4% | 60.3% |
| d5 | 37 | 46.8% | 37.8% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
Lasse Ostebo Lovik's chess games
All 435 games by Lasse Ostebo Lovik in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - 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: 164 wins, 130 draws, 141 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 27 | 12/6/9 | 44.4% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 11 | 7/3/1 | 63.6% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 10 | 5/5/0 | 50.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D44 | Slav Defense | 28 | 8/6/14 | 28.6% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 13 | 5/1/7 | 38.5% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2009 | Leif Erlend Johannessen | 2,553 | ch-NOR | C91 |
| Jul 2009 | Kjetil A. Lie | 2,541 | ch-NOR | A13 |
| Feb 2022 | Tiger Hillarp Persson | 2,508 | chT-NOR Elite 2122 | B81 |
| Jul 2014 | Frode Elsness | 2,489 | ch-NOR | A00 |
| Jun 2010 | Arturs Neiksans | 2,481 | Baltija Cup | B48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NOR | 2017 | 45 | 19.5 | 2,307 |
| Wch U18 | 2010 | 18 | 11 | 2,451 |
| Arctic Chess Challenge | 2009 | 18 | 11 | 2,363 |
| ch-EU U14 | 2006 | 13 | 5 | 2,011 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,419 |
| Wch U20 | 2009 | 11 | 5 | 2,148 |
| chB-NOR | 2006 | 11 | 9 | 1,800 |
| Wch U16 | 2008 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,172 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lasse Ostebo Lovik's chess games?
435 games by Lasse Ostebo Lovik, from Jan 2005 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 Lasse Ostebo Lovik has played.
What does Lasse Ostebo Lovik play on the first move as White?
Across 219 games with White in our database, Lasse Ostebo Lovik opens with 1.e4 (67% of games), 1.d4 (26% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lasse Ostebo Lovik answers 1...e6 (42% of games), 1...e5 (36% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (49% of games), 1...d5 (47% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Lasse Ostebo Lovik play as White?
As White, Lasse Ostebo Lovik's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (27 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (12 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (11 games, 63.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 219 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lasse Ostebo Lovik play as Black?
As Black, Lasse Ostebo Lovik most often plays: Slav Defense (28 games, 28.6% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 216 games.
What is Lasse Ostebo Lovik's FIDE rating?
Lasse Ostebo Lovik is currently rated 2,366 in classical chess, 2,340 in rapid and 2,282 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,400 (Jul 2017).
How many games has Lasse Ostebo Lovik played?
Our database contains 435 games by Lasse Ostebo Lovik, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 164 wins, 130 draws, 141 losses (37.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lasse Ostebo Lovik?
435 games by Lasse Ostebo Lovik 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.