Prepare against Ollie Archer
FM · New Zealand · World #20,998 classical · FIDE ID 4317262
Our database contains 120 games by Ollie Archer, covering Feb 2022 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ollie Archer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ollie Archer 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 | 2,049 | 2,109 | Jul 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,024 | 2,024 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,846 | 1,959 | Jan 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 120 | 61 | 22 | 37 | 50.8% |
| As White | 59 | 26 | 15 | 18 | 44.1% |
| As Black | 61 | 35 | 7 | 19 | 57.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ollie Archer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ollie Archer's side.
First moves as White (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 44 | 74.6% | 64.8% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 11.9% | 35.7% |
| e4 | 5 | 8.5% | 10.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 5.1% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 75% of White games, 64.8% score
- …Nf6 (68% of these games) — Archer usually continues c4 (56.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Archer usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (2% of these games) — Archer usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 12% of White games, 35.7% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Archer usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Archer usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Archer usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 19 | 79.2% | 57.9% |
| d5 | 3 | 12.5% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 18 | 69.2% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 26.9% | 71.4% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
Ollie Archer's chess games
All 120 games by Ollie Archer in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2022 - 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: 61 wins, 22 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 12 | 6/5/1 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2023 | Ben Hague | 2,351 | Auckland Trusts Open 45th | D32 |
| Jul 2023 | Dimitry Korol | 2,287 | Titled Tue Late | D36 |
| Oct 2022 | Nicholas Croad | 2,251 | Wellington CC-chA | E81 |
| Oct 2022 | Russell John Dive | 2,238 | Wellington CC-chA | E15 |
| Nov 2024 | Igor Yagupov | 2,230 | Titled Tue Late | D37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 20 | 8 | 2,190 |
| Wellington Open | 2023 | 12 | 9.5 | 1,986 |
| Wellington CC-chA | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 2,046 |
| 132nd ch-NZL Open | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 2,127 |
| 130th ch-NZL Open A | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 1,854 |
| ch-NZL U18 Open | 2022 | 7 | 6 | 1,922 |
| Wellington Mazur Memorial | 2022 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,905 |
| ch-NZL Open 131st | 2024 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,919 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ollie Archer's chess games?
120 games by Ollie Archer, from Feb 2022 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 Ollie Archer has played.
What does Ollie Archer play on the first move as White?
Across 59 games with White in our database, Ollie Archer opens with 1.d4 (75% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ollie Archer answers 1...c6 (79% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (69% of games), 1...Nf6 (27% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Ollie Archer play as White?
As White, Ollie Archer's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 59 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ollie Archer play as Black?
As Black, Ollie Archer most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 61 games.
What is Ollie Archer's FIDE rating?
Ollie Archer is currently rated 2,049 in classical chess, 2,024 in rapid and 1,846 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,109 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Ollie Archer played?
Our database contains 120 games by Ollie Archer, covering Feb 2022 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 61 wins, 22 draws, 37 losses (50.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ollie Archer?
120 games by Ollie Archer 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.