Prepare against Olga Birkholz
WFM · DEU · World #41,115 classical · FIDE ID 4640721
Our database contains 500 games by Olga Birkholz, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Olga Birkholz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Olga Birkholz 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 | 1,930 | 2,155 | Jul 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,944 | 2,068 | Sep 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,927 | 2,096 | Aug 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 500 | 181 | 128 | 191 | 36.2% |
| As White | 249 | 94 | 61 | 94 | 37.8% |
| As Black | 251 | 87 | 67 | 97 | 34.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Olga Birkholz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Olga Birkholz's side.
First moves as White (249 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 99 | 39.8% | 49.0% |
| e4 | 83 | 33.3% | 54.8% |
| Nf3 | 45 | 18.1% | 51.1% |
| c4 | 11 | 4.4% | 59.1% |
| g3 | 6 | 2.4% | 8.3% |
| b4 | 3 | 1.2% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 40% of White games, 49.0% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Birkholz usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Birkholz usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Birkholz usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 33% of White games, 54.8% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Birkholz usually continues Nf3 (44.7% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Birkholz usually continues Qe2 (55.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Birkholz usually continues Bc4 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (150 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 83 | 55.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 23 | 15.3% | 47.8% |
| b6 | 11 | 7.3% | 54.5% |
| c6 | 10 | 6.7% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 9 | 6.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 8 | 5.3% | 31.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 29 | 44.6% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 9 | 13.8% | 44.4% |
| g6 | 8 | 12.3% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 7 | 10.8% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 4.6% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 4.6% | 50.0% |
Olga Birkholz's chess games
All 500 games by Olga Birkholz in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 181 wins, 128 draws, 191 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 26 | 10/8/8 | 38.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 21 | 7/6/8 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 18 | 9/5/4 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 17 | 7/2/8 | 41.2% |
| D00 | London System | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| C00 | French Defense | 11 | 3/6/2 | 27.3% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 11 | 1/2/8 | 9.1% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| C13 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 39 | 16/13/10 | 41.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 23 | 8/6/9 | 34.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 23 | 6/6/11 | 26.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 22 | 7/4/11 | 31.8% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Caro-Kann | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2004 | Jana Krivec | 2,301 | 5th ch-EU w | B28 |
| Nov 2012 | Ludmila Saunina | 2,272 | Wch Seniors w 22nd | A05 |
| Nov 2014 | Ingrida Priedite | 2,225 | 24th Wch Seniors w | B48 |
| Mar 2019 | Levko Martinov | 2,225 | 20th EU-ch | E60 |
| Nov 2019 | Marina Sheremetieva | 2,214 | 29th Wch Seniors 50 w | A04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER Blitz w | 2023 | 42 | 15.5 | 1,905 |
| chT-GER Federal Cup w | 2022 | 28 | 15 | 2,018 |
| ch-GER w | 2022 | 27 | 16.5 | 2,057 |
| ch-GER blitz w | 2019 | 23 | 11 | 1,997 |
| ch-GER rapid w | 2017 | 17 | 8.5 | 1,938 |
| ch-EU Seniors 50 w | 2023 | 15 | 10 | 2,037 |
| 5th ch-EU w | 2004 | 12 | 5 | 2,129 |
| 24th Wch Seniors w | 2014 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,133 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Olga Birkholz's chess games?
500 games by Olga Birkholz, from Apr 2003 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 Olga Birkholz has played.
What does Olga Birkholz play on the first move as White?
Across 249 games with White in our database, Olga Birkholz opens with 1.d4 (40% of games), 1.e4 (33% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Olga Birkholz answers 1...c5 (55% of games), 1...d6 (15% of games), 1...b6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (45% of games), 1...f5 (14% of games), 1...g6 (12% of games).
What openings does Olga Birkholz play as White?
As White, Olga Birkholz's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (26 games, 38.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (21 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (18 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 249 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Olga Birkholz play as Black?
As Black, Olga Birkholz most often plays: Sicilian (39 games, 41.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (23 games, 34.8% win rate); Modern Defense (23 games, 26.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 251 games.
What is Olga Birkholz's FIDE rating?
Olga Birkholz is currently rated 1,930 in classical chess, 1,944 in rapid and 1,927 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,155 (Jul 2009).
How many games has Olga Birkholz played?
Our database contains 500 games by Olga Birkholz, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 181 wins, 128 draws, 191 losses (36.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Olga Birkholz?
500 games by Olga Birkholz 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.