Prepare against Olav Sepp
IM · Estonia · World #2,596 classical · FIDE ID 4500105
Our database contains 1,269 games by Olav Sepp, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Olav Sepp's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Olav Sepp 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 | 2,355 | 2,490 | Nov 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,341 | 2,462 | Feb 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,340 | 2,446 | Jul 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,269 | 473 | 491 | 305 | 37.3% |
| As White | 631 | 242 | 242 | 147 | 38.4% |
| As Black | 638 | 231 | 249 | 158 | 36.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Olav Sepp's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Olav Sepp's side.
First moves as White (631 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 348 | 55.2% | 58.8% |
| Nf3 | 257 | 40.7% | 55.1% |
| g3 | 22 | 3.5% | 63.6% |
| d4 | 3 | 0.5% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 55% of White games, 58.8% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Sepp usually continues Nf3 (52.2% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Sepp usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Sepp usually continues d4 (60.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 41% of White games, 55.1% score
- …Nf6 (37% of these games) — Sepp usually continues g3 (64.5% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Sepp usually continues g3 (50.6% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Sepp usually continues c4 (40.9% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (267 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 266 | 99.6% | 57.5% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (262 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 254 | 96.9% | 54.3% |
| d5 | 4 | 1.5% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 1.1% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Olav Sepp's chess games
All 1,269 games by Olav Sepp in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 473 wins, 491 draws, 305 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 116 | 49/41/26 | 42.2% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 114 | 42/44/28 | 36.8% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 23 | 4/10/9 | 17.4% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 22 | 6/7/9 | 27.3% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 22 | 8/5/9 | 36.4% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 22 | 8/11/3 | 36.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 21 | 12/5/4 | 57.1% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 20 | 8/9/3 | 40.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 19 | 10/5/4 | 52.6% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 17 | 2/13/2 | 11.8% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 76 | 24/29/23 | 31.6% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 73 | 25/30/18 | 34.2% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 47 | 16/22/9 | 34.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 43 | 12/13/18 | 27.9% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 31 | 11/13/7 | 35.5% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 29 | 12/12/5 | 41.4% |
| A24 | English Opening | 27 | 5/12/10 | 18.5% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 25 | 11/10/4 | 44.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 24 | 13/7/4 | 54.2% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 22 | 12/6/4 | 54.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2016 | Igor Kovalenko | 2,684 | 17th Puhajarve Rapid Open | D79 |
| Nov 2012 | Tomi Nyback | 2,598 | 13th Puhajarve Rapid Open | E94 |
| Nov 2013 | Robert Huebner | 2,595 | 14th Puhajarve Rapid Open | E68 |
| Nov 2011 | Jaan Ehlvest | 2,594 | 12th Puhajarve Rapid Open | A08 |
| Dec 1994 | Smbat Lputian | 2,590 | Olympiad-31 | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-EST | 2020 | 118 | 74.5 | 2,462 |
| chT-EST | 2002 | 34 | 18.5 | 2,338 |
| Keres Memorial Open | 2004 | 33 | 22.5 | 2,519 |
| Keres Memorial | 2010 | 23 | 11.5 | 2,520 |
| 17th Puhajarve Rapid Open | 2016 | 16 | 4.5 | 2,271 |
| Moscow Aeroflot Open B | 2005 | 15 | 8 | 2,447 |
| Espoo Open | 1996 | 14 | 10.5 | 2,513 |
| 18th Puhajarve Rapid Open | 2017 | 14 | 9 | 2,458 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Kaido Kulaots (39 games) · Tarvo Seeman (32 games) · Kalle Kiik (26 games) · Aleksandr Volodin (21 games) · Meelis Kanep (20 games) · Joose Norri (16 games) · Tapani Sammalvuo (14 games) · Mika Karttunen (14 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Olav Sepp's chess games?
1,269 games by Olav Sepp, from Apr 2003 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 Sepp has played.
What does Olav Sepp play on the first move as White?
Across 631 games with White in our database, Olav Sepp opens with 1.e4 (55% of games), 1.Nf3 (41% of games), 1.g3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Olav Sepp answers 1...e5 (100% of games), 1...c6 (0% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (97% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games).
What openings does Olav Sepp play as White?
As White, Olav Sepp's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (116 games, 42.2% win rate); Sicilian (114 games, 36.8% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (23 games, 17.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 631 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Olav Sepp play as Black?
As Black, Olav Sepp most often plays: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (76 games, 31.6% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (73 games, 34.2% win rate); Indian Defense (47 games, 34.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 638 games.
What is Olav Sepp's FIDE rating?
Olav Sepp is currently rated 2,355 in classical chess, 2,341 in rapid and 2,340 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,490 (Nov 2010).
How many games has Olav Sepp played?
Our database contains 1,269 games by Olav Sepp, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 473 wins, 491 draws, 305 losses (37.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Olav Sepp?
1,269 games by Olav Sepp 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.