Prepare against Ole Woldseth
Norway · World #30,719 classical · FIDE ID 1507931
Our database contains 161 games by Ole Woldseth, covering Apr 2007 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ole Woldseth's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ole Woldseth 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 | 1,981 | 2,131 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,954 | 2,094 | Mar 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 161 | 72 | 42 | 47 | 44.7% |
| As White | 77 | 42 | 15 | 20 | 54.5% |
| As Black | 84 | 30 | 27 | 27 | 35.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ole Woldseth's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ole Woldseth's side.
First moves as White (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 74 | 96.1% | 62.8% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 3.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 62.8% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Woldseth usually continues Nf3 (63.2% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Woldseth usually continues c4 (76.9% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Woldseth usually continues Nf3 (78.6% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Woldseth usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Woldseth usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 33 | 84.6% | 53.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 5.1% | 100.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 29 | 87.9% | 43.1% |
| d5 | 2 | 6.1% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 6.1% | 50.0% |
Ole Woldseth's chess games
All 161 games by Ole Woldseth in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2007 - Aug 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: 72 wins, 42 draws, 47 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| D00 | London System | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 7 | 0/5/2 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2015 | Vegar Koi Gandrud | 2,228 | chB-NOR | E44 |
| Jul 2015 | Frode Lillevold | 2,145 | chB-NOR | E44 |
| Aug 2010 | Havard Skoien | 2,128 | Bergen Sommer Open | E30 |
| Jan 2007 | Anthony Fox | 2,112 | 6th Prague Open A | B15 |
| Jul 2023 | Trond M. Thorgersen | 2,105 | chB-NOR | B10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chB-NOR | 2023 | 24 | 11 | 2,019 |
| Sotra Varturneringen | 2006 | 18 | 14.5 | 1,742 |
| Sotra Hostturneringen | 2005 | 16 | 11.5 | 1,725 |
| Sotra Open | 2002 | 14 | 11.5 | 1,803 |
| Hordaland Open | 2015 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,056 |
| Landsturneringen 2026 | Senior 50 | 2026 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,890 |
| Bergen Sommer Open | 2010 | 6 | 3 | 1,957 |
| chT-Straume Hordaland A | 2014 | 5 | 4 | 1,881 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ole Woldseth's chess games?
161 games by Ole Woldseth, from Apr 2007 to Aug 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 Woldseth has played.
What does Ole Woldseth play on the first move as White?
Across 77 games with White in our database, Ole Woldseth opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ole Woldseth answers 1...c6 (85% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games).
What openings does Ole Woldseth play as White?
As White, Ole Woldseth's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (11 games, 54.5% win rate); London System (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Benoni Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 77 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ole Woldseth play as Black?
As Black, Ole Woldseth most often plays: Queen's Indian Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 84 games.
What is Ole Woldseth's FIDE rating?
Ole Woldseth is currently rated 1,981 in classical chess, 1,954 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,131 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Ole Woldseth played?
Our database contains 161 games by Ole Woldseth, covering Apr 2007 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 72 wins, 42 draws, 47 losses (44.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ole Woldseth?
161 games by Ole Woldseth 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.