Prepare against Ola Grimsholm
Hungary · World #22,967 classical · FIDE ID 1706144
When preparing against Ola Grimsholm, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 59 games by Ola Grimsholm, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ola Grimsholm's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ola Grimsholm 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 | 2,033 | 2,115 | Jul 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,992 | 2,044 | Jun 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,031 | 2,078 | Apr 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 21 | 17 | 21 | 35.6% |
| As White | 27 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 29.6% |
| As Black | 32 | 13 | 9 | 10 | 40.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ola Grimsholm's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ola Grimsholm's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 27 | 100.0% | 44.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 44.4% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Grimsholm usually continues Nf3 (36.4% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Grimsholm usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (7% of these games) — Grimsholm usually continues exd5 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 52.9% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 6 | 35.3% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 11.8% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 3 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
Ola Grimsholm's chess games
All 59 games by Ola Grimsholm 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: 21 wins, 17 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C76 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D03 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2014 | Mats Welin | 2,304 | Deltalift Open | B84 |
| Jan 1999 | Zoltan Csapo | 2,256 | Budapest FS06 schev | C60 |
| Jan 1999 | Jozsef Harmatosi | 2,207 | Budapest FS06 schev | A81 |
| Oct 2017 | Marcus Packalen | 2,148 | chT-SWE 1718 Superettan | B05 |
| Jul 2018 | Attila Forgacs | 2,121 | 23rd Balatonalmadi Pannonia Cup | B80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest FS06 schev | 1999 | 9 | 5 | 2,199 |
| 34th Hallsberg Open 9899 | 1999 | 9 | 4 | 2,144 |
| Puspokladany Arnoth Memorial 07th | 2014 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,045 |
| Eger Agria Open | 2009 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,000 |
| 18th Balatonalmadi Pannonia Cup | 2013 | 7 | 4 | 2,095 |
| chT-SWE 1718 Superettan | 2018 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,946 |
| 23rd Balatonalmadi Pannonia Cup | 2018 | 5 | 3 | 2,089 |
| Deltalift Open | 2014 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,179 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ola Grimsholm's chess games?
59 games by Ola Grimsholm, 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 Ola Grimsholm has played.
What does Ola Grimsholm play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Ola Grimsholm opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ola Grimsholm answers 1...c5 (53% of games), 1...c6 (35% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...f5 (33% of games).
What openings does Ola Grimsholm play as White?
As White, Ola Grimsholm's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Philidor (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ola Grimsholm play as Black?
As Black, Ola Grimsholm most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Ola Grimsholm's FIDE rating?
Ola Grimsholm is currently rated 2,033 in classical chess, 1,992 in rapid and 2,031 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,115 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Ola Grimsholm played?
Our database contains 59 games by Ola Grimsholm, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 17 draws, 21 losses (35.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ola Grimsholm?
59 games by Ola Grimsholm 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.