Prepare against Ole Larsen
DNK · World #13,891 classical · FIDE ID 1402188
Our database contains 98 games by Ole Larsen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ole Larsen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ole Larsen 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 | 2,117 | 2,277 | May 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,177 | 2,244 | Sep 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,152 | 2,196 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 98 | 39 | 36 | 23 | 39.8% |
| As White | 47 | 22 | 17 | 8 | 46.8% |
| As Black | 51 | 17 | 19 | 15 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ole Larsen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ole Larsen's side.
First moves as White (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 48.9% | 73.9% |
| d4 | 23 | 48.9% | 54.3% |
| b3 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 49% of White games, 73.9% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Larsen usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Larsen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Larsen usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 49% of White games, 54.3% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Larsen usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Larsen usually continues e4 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Larsen usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 11 | 52.4% | 36.4% |
| c5 | 6 | 28.6% | 58.3% |
| e6 | 4 | 19.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 78.9% | 40.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 10.5% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 10.5% | 75.0% |
Ole Larsen's chess games
All 98 games by Ole Larsen 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: 39 wins, 36 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B98 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A14 | Catalan | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E23 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D04 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A84 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2004 | John Arni Nilssen | 2,403 | chT-DEN 0405 | A48 |
| May 2023 | Zhaoqi Liu | 2,347 | Helsingor Kronborg Master | C02 |
| Mar 2006 | Tobias Christensen | 2,322 | chT-DEN 0506 | B07 |
| Feb 2006 | Bjorn Brinck-Claussen | 2,306 | chT-DEN 0506 | B64 |
| Nov 2006 | Esben Ejsing | 2,275 | chT-DEN 0607 | B25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37th Politiken Cup | 2015 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,079 |
| chT-DEN 0809 | 2009 | 9 | 3 | 2,154 |
| chT-DEN 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,425 |
| chT-DEN 0607 | 2007 | 8 | 4 | 2,295 |
| chT-DEN 0506 | 2006 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,289 |
| Helsingor Kronborg Master | 2023 | 7 | 3 | 2,166 |
| Helsingor Kronborg Master-1 | 2022 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,103 |
| chT-DEN 0405 | 2005 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,287 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ole Larsen's chess games?
98 games by Ole Larsen, 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 Ole Larsen has played.
What does Ole Larsen play on the first move as White?
Across 47 games with White in our database, Ole Larsen opens with 1.e4 (49% of games), 1.d4 (49% of games), 1.b3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ole Larsen answers 1...e5 (52% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...e6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (79% of games), 1...f5 (11% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games).
What openings does Ole Larsen play as White?
As White, Ole Larsen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 47 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ole Larsen play as Black?
As Black, Ole Larsen most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 51 games.
What is Ole Larsen's FIDE rating?
Ole Larsen is currently rated 2,117 in classical chess, 2,177 in rapid and 2,152 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,277 (May 2022).
How many games has Ole Larsen played?
Our database contains 98 games by Ole Larsen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 36 draws, 23 losses (39.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ole Larsen?
98 games by Ole Larsen 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.