Prepare against Ole Celmer
DEU · World #96,310 classical · FIDE ID 24657107
When preparing against Ole Celmer, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (99% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (91%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Alapin as White, 40.7% over 27 games.
Our database contains 272 games by Ole Celmer, covering Jul 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ole Celmer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ole Celmer 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 | 1,968 | 1,958 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 272 | 80 | 110 | 82 | 29.4% |
| As White | 142 | 51 | 58 | 33 | 35.9% |
| As Black | 130 | 29 | 52 | 49 | 22.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ole Celmer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ole Celmer's side.
First moves as White (142 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 140 | 98.6% | 56.4% |
| e3 | 2 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 56.4% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Celmer usually continues c3 (61.1% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Celmer usually continues Nf3 (61.3% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Celmer usually continues d4 (41.2% score)
- 1.e3 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Celmer usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Celmer usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 66 | 98.5% | 45.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 30 | 90.9% | 46.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 9.1% | 33.3% |
Ole Celmer's chess games
All 272 games by Ole Celmer in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2010 - 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: 80 wins, 110 draws, 82 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 27 | 11/11/5 | 40.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 21 | 10/4/7 | 47.6% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| B48 | Sicilian | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 12 | 1/4/7 | 8.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 10 | 3/6/1 | 30.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| E05 | Catalan | 5 | 0/5/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2017 | Florian Kull | 2,187 | Oberliga Nord N 1617 | C01 |
| Aug 2011 | Diana Skibbe | 2,123 | 10th Rostock SSC 07 Open | C54 |
| Apr 2022 | Florian Schmekel | 2,084 | Mecklenburg VP Verbandsliga 2122 | B22 |
| Mar 2013 | Martin Wecker | 2,051 | Norderstedt Open | B22 |
| Aug 2011 | Max Weber | 2,047 | 10th Rostock SSC 07 Open | B84 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U25 Open A | 2013 | 17 | 10 | 1,895 |
| ch-Mecklenburg VP U18 | 2011 | 14 | 9 | 1,826 |
| ch-Mecklenburg VP MT | 2018 | 14 | 6 | 1,955 |
| ch-Mecklenburg VP U16 | 2009 | 14 | 8 | 1,492 |
| ch-Mecklenburg VP U14 | 2007 | 14 | 7.5 | 1,306 |
| chT-GER Lands U20 | 2013 | 14 | 3.5 | 1,856 |
| Rostock Open | 2009 | 14 | 6 | 1,720 |
| chA-GER U25 | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,848 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ole Celmer's chess games?
272 games by Ole Celmer, from Jul 2010 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 Ole Celmer has played.
What does Ole Celmer play on the first move as White?
Across 142 games with White in our database, Ole Celmer opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.e3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ole Celmer answers 1...e5 (99% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Ole Celmer play as White?
As White, Ole Celmer's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (27 games, 40.7% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (21 games, 47.6% win rate); Italian Game (9 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 142 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ole Celmer play as Black?
As Black, Ole Celmer most often plays: Scotch Game (12 games, 8.3% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Italian Game (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 130 games.
What is Ole Celmer's FIDE rating?
Ole Celmer is currently rated 1,968 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,958 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Ole Celmer played?
Our database contains 272 games by Ole Celmer, covering Jul 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 80 wins, 110 draws, 82 losses (29.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ole Celmer?
272 games by Ole Celmer 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.