Prepare against Olav Hjortas
Norway · World #85,641 classical · FIDE ID 1511319
When preparing against Olav Hjortas, expect 1.d4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 50 games by Olav Hjortas, covering Jul 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Olav Hjortas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Olav Hjortas 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 | 1,771 | 1,808 | May 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,843 | 1,843 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,869 | 1,869 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 19 | 9 | 22 | 38.0% |
| As White | 23 | 7 | 5 | 11 | 30.4% |
| As Black | 27 | 12 | 4 | 11 | 44.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Olav Hjortas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Olav Hjortas's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 19 | 82.6% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 4 | 17.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 83% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Hjortas usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (32% of these games) — Hjortas usually continues Bg5 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Hjortas usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 17% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Hjortas usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (25% of these games) — Hjortas usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Hjortas usually continues e5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 92.9% | 61.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 62.5% |
Olav Hjortas's chess games
All 50 games by Olav Hjortas in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2013 - Aug 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: 19 wins, 9 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D02 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B38 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Leite,Steinar | 1,748 | Bergen Spillfestival 2026 | B01 |
| Jul 2017 | Lisbeth Haugsvaer | 1,701 | Bergen Sommer Open | A57 |
| May 2013 | Jonas H Rasmussen | 1,624 | Bergen NGP Open | A58 |
| Jul 2017 | Terje Lie | 1,526 | Bergen Sommer Open | A57 |
| Jun 2013 | Frank Eggerud | 1,416 | ch-NOR Class3 | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bergen Sommer Open | 2017 | 17 | 11 | 1,557 |
| ch-NOR Class3 | 2013 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,586 |
| Bergen Sommer Open B | 2007 | 5 | 2 | 957 |
| Bekkestua Open | 2023 | 4 | 0 | 1,470 |
| Bergen NGP Open | 2013 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,503 |
| Bergen Spillfestival 2026 | 2026 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,768 |
| Skarnes Nord Odal Open B | 2013 | 3 | 1 | 1,206 |
| Oslo Open B | 2014 | 2 | 1 | 1,365 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Olav Hjortas's chess games?
50 games by Olav Hjortas, from Jul 2013 to Aug 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 Hjortas has played.
What does Olav Hjortas play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Olav Hjortas opens with 1.d4 (83% of games), 1.e4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Olav Hjortas answers 1...d5 (93% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Olav Hjortas play as White?
As White, Olav Hjortas's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Horwitz Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Olav Hjortas play as Black?
As Black, Olav Hjortas most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Olav Hjortas's FIDE rating?
Olav Hjortas is currently rated 1,771 in classical chess, 1,843 in rapid and 1,869 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,808 (May 2017).
How many games has Olav Hjortas played?
Our database contains 50 games by Olav Hjortas, covering Jul 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 9 draws, 22 losses (38.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Olav Hjortas?
50 games by Olav Hjortas 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.