Prepare against Ola Hansen
Norway · World #126,497 classical · FIDE ID 1501763
When preparing against Ola Hansen, expect 1.e4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (42% of games); against 1.d4, 1...c6 (33%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as White, 16.0% over 25 games.
Our database contains 136 games by Ola Hansen, covering Jan 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ola Hansen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ola Hansen 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 | 1,656 | 1,910 | Sep 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,661 | 1,709 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,694 | 1,722 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 136 | 28 | 37 | 71 | 20.6% |
| As White | 72 | 18 | 18 | 36 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 64 | 10 | 19 | 35 | 15.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ola Hansen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ola Hansen's side.
First moves as White (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 67 | 93.1% | 38.1% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 4.2% | 16.7% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 38.1% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Hansen usually continues Nc3 (32.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Hansen usually continues Qe2 (33.3% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Hansen usually continues Qe2 (16.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 16.7% score
- …c5 (67% of these games) — Hansen usually continues e4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Hansen usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 11 | 42.3% | 27.3% |
| d5 | 10 | 38.5% | 30.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 11.5% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 8 | 33.3% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 6 | 25.0% | 8.3% |
| d5 | 4 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 16.7% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
Ola Hansen's chess games
All 136 games by Ola Hansen in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2010 - 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: 28 wins, 37 draws, 71 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 25 | 4/8/13 | 16.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A00 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 7/1/4 | 58.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| C40 | Gunderam Defense | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A24 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2009 | Paul Johan Jensen | 1,815 | Tromsoesjakken | B02 |
| Apr 2010 | Elise Forsaa | 1,692 | Narvik Rallarsjakken-A | B40 |
| Jan 2002 | Nils-Jakob Schjelderup | 1,566 | Tromsoesjakken A | B23 |
| Apr 2005 | Stein Berntzen | 1,537 | Rallar Open | E73 |
| Nov 2007 | Jon Fredrik Asvang | 1,525 | Tromsoesjakken Open | A04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hammerfest Open | 2003 | 15 | 6.5 | 1,410 |
| chT-NOR lag | 2013 | 11 | 1.5 | 1,618 |
| Tromsoesjakken A | 2006 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,526 |
| Tromsoesjakken Open | 2007 | 10 | 4 | 1,654 |
| Narvik Rallarsjakken A | 2014 | 9 | 2 | 1,519 |
| ch-NOR kl 1 | 1999 | 7 | 3 | – |
| ch-Narvik CC | 2006 | 6 | 3 | 1,525 |
| Narvik Open | 2004 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,602 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ola Hansen's chess games?
136 games by Ola Hansen, from Jan 2010 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 Hansen has played.
What does Ola Hansen play on the first move as White?
Across 72 games with White in our database, Ola Hansen opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ola Hansen answers 1...e5 (42% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...g6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c6 (33% of games), 1...d6 (25% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Ola Hansen play as White?
As White, Ola Hansen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (25 games, 16.0% win rate); French Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Caro-Kann (7 games, 14.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 72 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ola Hansen play as Black?
As Black, Ola Hansen most often plays: Modern Defense (12 games, 58.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Gunderam Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 64 games.
What is Ola Hansen's FIDE rating?
Ola Hansen is currently rated 1,656 in classical chess, 1,661 in rapid and 1,694 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,910 (Sep 2010).
How many games has Ola Hansen played?
Our database contains 136 games by Ola Hansen, covering Jan 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 37 draws, 71 losses (20.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ola Hansen?
136 games by Ola Hansen 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.