Prepare against Olav Nikolai Sorensen
Norway · World #72,601 classical · FIDE ID 1581520
When preparing against Olav Nikolai Sorensen, expect 1.e4 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (35% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (92%).
Our database contains 74 games by Olav Nikolai Sorensen, covering Jun 2023 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Olav Nikolai Sorensen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Olav Nikolai Sorensen 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 | 1,813 | 1,845 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,840 | 1,840 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,882 | 1,920 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 35 | 15 | 24 | 47.3% |
| As White | 39 | 16 | 8 | 15 | 41.0% |
| As Black | 35 | 19 | 7 | 9 | 54.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Olav Nikolai Sorensen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Olav Nikolai Sorensen's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 34 | 87.2% | 55.9% |
| d4 | 4 | 10.3% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 55.9% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Sorensen usually continues Nc3 (29.2% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Sorensen usually continues Nf3 (93.8% score)
- …c6 (24% of these games) — Sorensen usually continues Nc3 (71.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 25.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Sorensen usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (25% of these games) — Sorensen usually continues Bg5 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Sorensen usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 35.3% | 58.3% |
| e6 | 6 | 35.3% | 83.3% |
| e5 | 3 | 17.6% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 91.7% | 63.6% |
| e6 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
Olav Nikolai Sorensen's chess games
All 74 games by Olav Nikolai Sorensen in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2023 - Oct 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: 35 wins, 15 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 2/3/7 | 16.7% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| C44 | Italian Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% | |
| Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% | |
| King's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% | |
| Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% | |
| London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% | |
| Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% | |
| Owen Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D63 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% | |
| D01 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A13 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% | |
| French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% | |
| French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% | |
| French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% | |
| Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Andreas Tangstrom | 1,824 | Landsturneringen 2026 | Klasse 1 | C44 |
| Sep 2025 | Eirik Norbakken | 1,797 | Tromsøsjakken NGP 2025 | B | — |
| May 2026 | Preben Johan Olsen | 1,769 | Nordnorsk mesterskap i Tromsø 2026 | Gruppe 1 | — |
| May 2026 | Elias Calore | 1,689 | Nordnorsk mesterskap i Tromsø 2026 | Gruppe 1 | — |
| Apr 2026 | Henrik Marienborg Strom | 1,688 | Vårsjakken NGP i Tromsø 2026 | B | — |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landsturneringen 2026 | Klasse 1 | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,771 |
| Landsturneringen 2026 | 1 | 2026 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,799 |
| Nordnorsk mesterskap i Tromsø 2026 | Gruppe 1 | 2026 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,928 |
| Rallarsjakken 2024 | C | 2024 | 5 | 5 | 1,986 |
| Klubbmesterskapet i Tromsø 2024 | Konrad | 2024 | 4 | 3 | 1,646 |
| Bymesterskapet i Tromsø 2025 | Mester | 2025 | 4 | 0 | 1,428 |
| Tromsøsjakken NGP 2024 | B | 2024 | 4 | 4 | 1,926 |
| Klubbmesterskapet i Tromsø høst 2025 | Konrad | 2025 | 4 | 3 | 1,814 |
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Where can I find Olav Nikolai Sorensen's chess games?
74 games by Olav Nikolai Sorensen, from Jun 2023 to Oct 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 Nikolai Sorensen has played.
What does Olav Nikolai Sorensen play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Olav Nikolai Sorensen opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Olav Nikolai Sorensen answers 1...c5 (35% of games), 1...e6 (35% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games).
What openings does Olav Nikolai Sorensen play as White?
As White, Olav Nikolai Sorensen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Olav Nikolai Sorensen play as Black?
As Black, Olav Nikolai Sorensen most often plays: Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Olav Nikolai Sorensen's FIDE rating?
Olav Nikolai Sorensen is currently rated 1,813 in classical chess, 1,840 in rapid and 1,882 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,845 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Olav Nikolai Sorensen played?
Our database contains 74 games by Olav Nikolai Sorensen, covering Jun 2023 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 15 draws, 24 losses (47.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Olav Nikolai Sorensen?
74 games by Olav Nikolai Sorensen 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.