Prepare against Olav Erikstad
Norway · World #76,004 classical · FIDE ID 1504983
When preparing against Olav Erikstad, expect 1.e4 in 82% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...c6 (69%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 25.0% over 24 games.
Our database contains 185 games by Olav Erikstad, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Olav Erikstad's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Olav Erikstad 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 | 1,802 | 1,936 | Jul 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,808 | 1,861 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 185 | 70 | 28 | 87 | 37.8% |
| As White | 92 | 37 | 16 | 39 | 40.2% |
| As Black | 93 | 33 | 12 | 48 | 35.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Olav Erikstad's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Olav Erikstad's side.
First moves as White (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 75 | 81.5% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 16 | 17.4% | 46.9% |
| e3 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 82% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Erikstad usually continues c3 (44.4% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Erikstad usually continues f4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Erikstad usually continues d4 (72.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 17% of White games, 46.9% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Erikstad usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Erikstad usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Erikstad usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 33 | 82.5% | 40.9% |
| d5 | 4 | 10.0% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 7.5% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 24 | 68.6% | 47.9% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 22.9% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 5.7% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
Olav Erikstad's chess games
All 185 games by Olav Erikstad in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 70 wins, 28 draws, 87 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 18 | 6/4/8 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 11 | 8/0/3 | 72.7% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 2/0/7 | 22.2% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B28 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D44 | Slav Defense | 24 | 6/3/15 | 25.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 12 | 2/2/8 | 16.7% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B05 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2007 | Pavel Karhanek | 2,210 | Ostrava Konik Open A | D11 |
| Mar 2011 | Oliver Duchrow | 2,165 | Reykjavik Open | B15 |
| Jan 2007 | Martin Honc | 2,075 | Ostrava Konik Open A | C02 |
| Sep 2014 | Sigmund Reppen | 2,069 | Oslo Open B | C66 |
| Jan 2007 | Pavol Murin | 2,060 | Ostrava Konik Open A | B26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2016 | 19 | 7.5 | 1,879 |
| 33rd Politiken Cup | 2011 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,816 |
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2017 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,743 |
| 29th Politiken Cup | 2007 | 10 | 4 | 2,100 |
| Ostrava Konik Open A | 2007 | 9 | 4 | 2,096 |
| Fagernes Open | 2020 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,912 |
| Odense Andersen Open | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 1,848 |
| chB-Oslo CC | 2018 | 9 | 8 | 1,882 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Olav Erikstad's chess games?
185 games by Olav Erikstad, from Jul 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 Olav Erikstad has played.
What does Olav Erikstad play on the first move as White?
Across 92 games with White in our database, Olav Erikstad opens with 1.e4 (82% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games), 1.e3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Olav Erikstad answers 1...c6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c6 (69% of games), 1...Nf6 (23% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Olav Erikstad play as White?
As White, Olav Erikstad's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (18 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Advance Variation (11 games, 72.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (9 games, 22.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 92 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Olav Erikstad play as Black?
As Black, Olav Erikstad most often plays: Slav Defense (24 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 93 games.
What is Olav Erikstad's FIDE rating?
Olav Erikstad is currently rated 1,802 in classical chess, 1,808 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,936 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Olav Erikstad played?
Our database contains 185 games by Olav Erikstad, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 70 wins, 28 draws, 87 losses (37.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Olav Erikstad?
185 games by Olav Erikstad 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.