Prepare against Ole Hoel
Norway · World #64,477 classical · FIDE ID 1515616
When preparing against Ole Hoel, expect 1.e4 in 52% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (45% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (65%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 76.5% over 17 games.
Our database contains 301 games by Ole Hoel, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ole Hoel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ole Hoel 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 | 1,840 | 2,004 | Apr 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,849 | 1,863 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 301 | 160 | 39 | 102 | 53.2% |
| As White | 147 | 88 | 19 | 40 | 59.9% |
| As Black | 154 | 72 | 20 | 62 | 46.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ole Hoel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ole Hoel's side.
First moves as White (147 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 77 | 52.4% | 73.4% |
| d4 | 58 | 39.5% | 57.8% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 4.8% | 64.3% |
| c4 | 4 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 52% of White games, 73.4% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Hoel usually continues Nf3 (66.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Hoel usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Hoel usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 39% of White games, 57.8% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Hoel usually continues c4 (51.8% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Hoel usually continues c4 (70.8% score)
- …e6 (2% of these games) — Hoel usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 30 | 44.8% | 46.7% |
| e5 | 19 | 28.4% | 52.6% |
| d5 | 7 | 10.4% | 71.4% |
| e6 | 5 | 7.5% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 6.0% | 62.5% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 3.0% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 41 | 65.1% | 62.2% |
| d5 | 16 | 25.4% | 37.5% |
| f5 | 4 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.2% | 75.0% |
Ole Hoel's chess games
All 301 games by Ole Hoel in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2012 - 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: 160 wins, 39 draws, 102 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 17 | 13/2/2 | 76.5% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A45 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A38 | English Opening | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D52 | Slav Defense | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B08 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2004 | Lenar Murzin | 2,244 | — | E97 |
| Mar 2004 | Jean-Paul Sebban | 2,183 | — | D00 |
| Mar 2003 | Espedito Severiano Sales Filho | 2,068 | Internet Section 17-A | D00 |
| Oct 2011 | Ragnar Holm | 2,055 | Hamar Open A | A35 |
| Oct 2018 | Lom Madagov | 2,052 | Hamar Open A | E83 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Hamar CC | 2020 | 62 | 41.5 | 1,636 |
| Hamar Open A | 2018 | 58 | 40.5 | 1,780 |
| ch-Hamar CC A | 2019 | 33 | 18.5 | 1,627 |
| Hamar Open | 2013 | 28 | 20.5 | 1,747 |
| ch-Hedmark & Oppland Region | 2013 | 12 | 6.5 | 1,468 |
| ch-Varen CC | 2006 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,139 |
| ch-Hamar Ridabu School A | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,552 |
| ch-Hamar Ridabu School | 2015 | 9 | 6 | 1,660 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Geir Brobakken (22 games) · Odd Steinar Ormasen (19 games) · Jan Borge Solbakken (14 games) · Frode Storli (12 games) · Ragnar Holm (12 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ole Hoel's chess games?
301 games by Ole Hoel, from Jul 2012 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 Hoel has played.
What does Ole Hoel play on the first move as White?
Across 147 games with White in our database, Ole Hoel opens with 1.e4 (52% of games), 1.d4 (39% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ole Hoel answers 1...c5 (45% of games), 1...e5 (28% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (65% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...f5 (6% of games).
What openings does Ole Hoel play as White?
As White, Ole Hoel's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (17 games, 76.5% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 147 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ole Hoel play as Black?
As Black, Ole Hoel most often plays: Slav Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (10 games, 70.0% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 154 games.
What is Ole Hoel's FIDE rating?
Ole Hoel is currently rated 1,840 in classical chess, 1,849 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,004 (Apr 2015).
How many games has Ole Hoel played?
Our database contains 301 games by Ole Hoel, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 160 wins, 39 draws, 102 losses (53.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ole Hoel?
301 games by Ole Hoel 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.