Prepare against Ove Weiss Hartvig
FM · DNK · World #15,129 classical · FIDE ID 1402420
When preparing against Ove Weiss Hartvig, expect 1.e4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (39% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (77%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Benoni Defense as Black, 20.5% over 44 games.
Our database contains 444 games by Ove Weiss Hartvig, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ove Weiss Hartvig's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ove Weiss Hartvig 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 | 2,104 | 2,295 | Jul 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 444 | 153 | 139 | 152 | 34.5% |
| As White | 226 | 78 | 77 | 71 | 34.5% |
| As Black | 218 | 75 | 62 | 81 | 34.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ove Weiss Hartvig's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ove Weiss Hartvig's side.
First moves as White (226 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 183 | 81.0% | 51.1% |
| Nf3 | 34 | 15.0% | 54.4% |
| c4 | 6 | 2.7% | 66.7% |
| g3 | 3 | 1.3% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 51.1% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Hartvig usually continues Nf3 (47.8% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Hartvig usually continues d3 (57.5% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Hartvig usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 15% of White games, 54.4% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Hartvig usually continues g3 (67.9% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Hartvig usually continues g3 (56.3% score)
- …f5 (12% of these games) — Hartvig usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (99 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 39 | 39.4% | 53.8% |
| c5 | 36 | 36.4% | 51.4% |
| d5 | 19 | 19.2% | 57.9% |
| d6 | 4 | 4.0% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 59 | 76.6% | 35.6% |
| f5 | 10 | 13.0% | 45.0% |
| c5 | 5 | 6.5% | 40.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 3.9% | 83.3% |
Ove Weiss Hartvig's chess games
All 444 games by Ove Weiss Hartvig 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: 153 wins, 139 draws, 152 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 31 | 10/8/13 | 32.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 22 | 9/7/6 | 40.9% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 16 | 4/7/5 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 15 | 5/7/3 | 33.3% |
| C22 | Center Game | 12 | 7/4/1 | 58.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| B25 | Modern Defense | 9 | 0/5/4 | 0.0% |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| E60 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 8 | 1/7/0 | 12.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 44 | 9/10/25 | 20.5% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 19 | 10/2/7 | 52.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 15 | 7/1/7 | 46.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 12 | 2/7/3 | 16.7% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 6/4/1 | 54.5% |
| A31 | English Opening | 10 | 1/5/4 | 10.0% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1988 | Curt Hansen | 2,520 | Naestved Open | B70 |
| Jan 1988 | Jules Armas | 2,460 | Naestved Open | A30 |
| Jan 1997 | Carsten Hoi | 2,420 | Herlev Open | C60 |
| Oct 1998 | Marc Becker | 2,420 | Trier | A25 |
| Jan 1998 | Mikkel Antonsen | 2,405 | ch-DEN cand | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Copenhagen | 1999 | 36 | 17 | 2,295 |
| Lyngby Open | 1991 | 21 | 5.5 | 2,136 |
| ch-DEN cand | 2012 | 21 | 11 | 2,236 |
| Taastrup B | 1992 | 18 | 5.5 | 2,192 |
| 21st Politiken Cup | 1999 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,197 |
| 18th Politiken Cup | 1996 | 11 | 5 | 2,255 |
| 19th Politiken Cup | 1997 | 11 | 6 | 2,207 |
| 25th Politiken Cup | 2003 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,253 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ove Weiss Hartvig's chess games?
444 games by Ove Weiss Hartvig, 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 Ove Weiss Hartvig has played.
What does Ove Weiss Hartvig play on the first move as White?
Across 226 games with White in our database, Ove Weiss Hartvig opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ove Weiss Hartvig answers 1...c6 (39% of games), 1...c5 (36% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (77% of games), 1...f5 (13% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games).
What openings does Ove Weiss Hartvig play as White?
As White, Ove Weiss Hartvig's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (31 games, 32.3% win rate); King's Indian Attack (22 games, 40.9% win rate); Sicilian (16 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 226 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ove Weiss Hartvig play as Black?
As Black, Ove Weiss Hartvig most often plays: Benoni Defense (44 games, 20.5% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (19 games, 52.6% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (15 games, 46.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 218 games.
What is Ove Weiss Hartvig's FIDE rating?
Ove Weiss Hartvig is currently rated 2,104 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,295 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Ove Weiss Hartvig played?
Our database contains 444 games by Ove Weiss Hartvig, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 153 wins, 139 draws, 152 losses (34.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ove Weiss Hartvig?
444 games by Ove Weiss Hartvig 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.