Prepare against Ola Westerlund
Sweden · World #43,648 classical · FIDE ID 1712101
Our database contains 79 games by Ola Westerlund, covering Mar 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ola Westerlund's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ola Westerlund 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 | 1,919 | 1,976 | Sep 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,863 | 1,878 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,888 | 1,888 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 79 | 22 | 9 | 48 | 27.8% |
| As White | 42 | 11 | 3 | 28 | 26.2% |
| As Black | 37 | 11 | 6 | 20 | 29.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 40 | 95.2% | 28.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 28.7% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Westerlund usually continues c4 (22.9% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Westerlund usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Westerlund usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 2% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Westerlund usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 8 | 57.1% | 56.3% |
| g6 | 3 | 21.4% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 9 | 64.3% | 16.7% |
| g6 | 4 | 28.6% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
Ola Westerlund's chess games
All 79 games by Ola Westerlund in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 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: 22 wins, 9 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E62 | Indian Defense | 12 | 3/1/8 | 25.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A64 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A42 | Modern Defense | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A88 | Rat Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A96 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E74 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2019 | Joakim Nilsson | 2,319 | Gothenburg Open | A96 |
| Jul 2016 | Bo Garner Christensen | 2,150 | Helsingor Xtracon Open | E62 |
| Jul 2015 | Lars Laustsen | 2,098 | 37th Politiken Cup | D11 |
| Aug 2019 | Pavel Lacko | 2,081 | Gothenburg Open | A96 |
| Jul 2018 | Henrik Lonnqvist | 2,080 | 28th Heart of Finland Open | E60 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2017 | 20 | 11 | 1,927 |
| 36th Politiken Cup | 2014 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,021 |
| Gothenburg Open | 2019 | 10 | 3 | 1,990 |
| 37th Politiken Cup | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,034 |
| Deltalift Open | 2023 | 6 | 0 | 1,949 |
| 28th Heart of Finland Open | 2018 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,100 |
| Vaxjo tt | 1994 | 3 | 1 | – |
| Vaxjo Open | 2016 | 3 | 0 | 1,754 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ola Westerlund's chess games?
79 games by Ola Westerlund, from Mar 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 Westerlund has played.
What does Ola Westerlund play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Ola Westerlund opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games), 1.g3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ola Westerlund answers 1...d6 (57% of games), 1...g6 (21% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (64% of games), 1...g6 (29% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games).
What openings does Ola Westerlund play as White?
As White, Ola Westerlund's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ola Westerlund play as Black?
As Black, Ola Westerlund most often plays: Modern Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Ola Westerlund's FIDE rating?
Ola Westerlund is currently rated 1,919 in classical chess, 1,863 in rapid and 1,888 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,976 (Sep 2016).
How many games has Ola Westerlund played?
Our database contains 79 games by Ola Westerlund, covering Mar 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 9 draws, 48 losses (27.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ola Westerlund?
79 games by Ola Westerlund 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.