Prepare against Olaf Bandsom
DEU · World #176,732 classical · FIDE ID 24637815
When preparing against Olaf Bandsom, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (55%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 25.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 143 games by Olaf Bandsom, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Olaf Bandsom's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Olaf Bandsom 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 | 1,819 | 1,876 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 143 | 41 | 40 | 62 | 28.7% |
| As White | 73 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 32.9% |
| As Black | 70 | 17 | 17 | 36 | 24.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Olaf Bandsom's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Olaf Bandsom's side.
First moves as White (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 73 | 100.0% | 48.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 48.6% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Bandsom usually continues Nf3 (40.9% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Bandsom usually continues d4 (42.9% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Bandsom usually continues Nf3 (68.2% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 29 | 96.7% | 37.9% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 54.5% | 12.5% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 45.5% | 30.0% |
Olaf Bandsom's chess games
All 143 games by Olaf Bandsom in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 41 wins, 40 draws, 62 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 20 | 5/6/9 | 25.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C01 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D26 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2007 | David Moeller | 2,163 | 6th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | C26 |
| Aug 2011 | Alexander Gress | 2,061 | 10th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | B90 |
| Aug 2008 | Alexander Grillich | 2,032 | 7th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | B44 |
| Aug 2017 | Andreas Koetz | 1,997 | 16th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | A25 |
| Aug 2019 | Felix Schabe | 1,984 | 18th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | B08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berlin Unicorn Open | 2008 | 14 | 6 | 1,937 |
| 9th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 1,721 |
| 6th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2007 | 9 | 4 | 2,007 |
| 14th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,887 |
| 12th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 1,822 |
| 15th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,869 |
| 18th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,833 |
| 17th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 1,729 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Olaf Bandsom's chess games?
143 games by Olaf Bandsom, from Oct 2006 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 Olaf Bandsom has played.
What does Olaf Bandsom play on the first move as White?
Across 73 games with White in our database, Olaf Bandsom opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Olaf Bandsom answers 1...e5 (97% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (55% of games), 1...Nf6 (45% of games).
What openings does Olaf Bandsom play as White?
As White, Olaf Bandsom's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (20 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 73 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Olaf Bandsom play as Black?
As Black, Olaf Bandsom most often plays: Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Italian Game (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 70 games.
What is Olaf Bandsom's FIDE rating?
Olaf Bandsom is currently rated 1,819 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,876 (Aug 2024).
How many games has Olaf Bandsom played?
Our database contains 143 games by Olaf Bandsom, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 41 wins, 40 draws, 62 losses (28.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Olaf Bandsom?
143 games by Olaf Bandsom 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.