Prepare against Oystein Hole
IM · Norway · World #7,287 classical · FIDE ID 1501526
Our database contains 650 games by Oystein Hole, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Oystein Hole's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Oystein Hole 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 | 2,219 | 2,417 | Apr 2007 |
| Blitz | 2,123 | 2,348 | Jul 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 650 | 231 | 249 | 170 | 35.5% |
| As White | 323 | 135 | 107 | 81 | 41.8% |
| As Black | 327 | 96 | 142 | 89 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Oystein Hole's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Oystein Hole's side.
First moves as White (323 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 305 | 94.4% | 59.0% |
| c4 | 9 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 8 | 2.5% | 43.8% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 94% of White games, 59.0% score
- …Nf6 (37% of these games) — Hole usually continues c4 (56.6% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Hole usually continues d4 (61.1% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Hole usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (44% of these games) — Hole usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Hole usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Hole usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (151 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 151 | 100.0% | 53.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (108 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 107 | 99.1% | 48.1% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Oystein Hole's chess games
All 650 games by Oystein Hole 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: 231 wins, 249 draws, 170 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 46 | 21/11/14 | 45.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 44 | 22/12/10 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 40 | 13/15/12 | 32.5% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 36 | 11/15/10 | 30.6% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 34 | 20/9/5 | 58.8% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 19 | 9/5/5 | 47.4% |
| D58 | Indian Defense | 19 | 8/8/3 | 42.1% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 16 | 5/6/5 | 31.3% |
| D07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 16 | 6/7/3 | 37.5% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 115 | 29/51/35 | 25.2% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 43 | 15/16/12 | 34.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 37 | 12/14/11 | 32.4% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 27 | 5/17/5 | 18.5% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 24 | 5/9/10 | 20.8% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 20 | 6/11/3 | 30.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2012 | Yuri Solodovnichenko | 2,602 | Oslo Open | B07 |
| Jul 2006 | Leif Erlend Johannessen | 2,555 | ch-NOR | A30 |
| Nov 2014 | Emanuel Berg | 2,555 | chT-NOR 1415 | B19 |
| Jul 2007 | Kjetil A. Lie | 2,536 | ch-NOR | A33 |
| Apr 2003 | Normunds Miezis | 2,516 | Gausdal Classics IM | D33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NOR | 2018 | 154 | 69.5 | 2,323 |
| Troll Masters | 2003 | 37 | 19 | 2,260 |
| chT-NOR | 2006 | 21 | 10 | 2,290 |
| Oslo Open | 2012 | 18 | 9 | 2,310 |
| ch-Aslo ASKO CC Group-A | 2009 | 15 | 12.5 | 2,009 |
| chB-NOR | 2023 | 14 | 9.5 | 2,342 |
| Oslo ASKO Hostturnering | 2006 | 12 | 11 | 1,963 |
| Gausdal Classic IM-A | 2004 | 11 | 7 | 2,385 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Espen Lie (16 games) · Frode Elsness (11 games) · Atle Gronn (11 games) · Leif Erlend Johannessen (10 games) · Geir Sune Tallaksen Ostmoe (10 games) · Magnus Carlsen (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Oystein Hole's chess games?
650 games by Oystein Hole, 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 Oystein Hole has played.
What does Oystein Hole play on the first move as White?
Across 323 games with White in our database, Oystein Hole opens with 1.Nf3 (94% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Oystein Hole answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (99% of games), 1...Nf6 (1% of games).
What openings does Oystein Hole play as White?
As White, Oystein Hole's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (46 games, 45.7% win rate); Réti Opening (44 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (40 games, 32.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 323 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Oystein Hole play as Black?
As Black, Oystein Hole most often plays: Slav Defense (115 games, 25.2% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (43 games, 34.9% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (37 games, 32.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 327 games.
What is Oystein Hole's FIDE rating?
Oystein Hole is currently rated 2,219 in classical chess and 2,123 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,417 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Oystein Hole played?
Our database contains 650 games by Oystein Hole, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 231 wins, 249 draws, 170 losses (35.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Oystein Hole?
650 games by Oystein Hole 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.