Prepare against Pal-Ole Liabotro
FM · Norway · World #16,237 classical · FIDE ID 1500287
Our database contains 90 games by Pal-Ole Liabotro, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pal-Ole Liabotro's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pal-Ole Liabotro 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 | 2,092 | 2,296 | Apr 2008 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 90 | 33 | 21 | 36 | 36.7% |
| As White | 47 | 18 | 9 | 20 | 38.3% |
| As Black | 43 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 34.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pal-Ole Liabotro's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pal-Ole Liabotro's side.
First moves as White (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 15 | 31.9% | 36.7% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 21.3% | 45.0% |
| e4 | 9 | 19.1% | 44.4% |
| c4 | 8 | 17.0% | 62.5% |
| g3 | 5 | 10.6% | 70.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 32% of White games, 36.7% score
- …Nf6 (73% of these games) — Liabotro usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Liabotro usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Liabotro usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 21% of White games, 45.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Liabotro usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Liabotro usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …a6 (10% of these games) — Liabotro usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 3 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 16.7% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 16.7% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 47.6% | 45.0% |
| d5 | 10 | 47.6% | 65.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
Pal-Ole Liabotro's chess games
All 90 games by Pal-Ole Liabotro 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: 33 wins, 21 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A07 | Catalan | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D40 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1992 | Berge Ostenstad | 2,455 | chT-NOR east | B38 |
| Apr 1985 | Terje Wibe | 2,380 | Paskesjakk | A26 |
| Apr 1985 | Robert Bator | 2,380 | Paskesjakk | A07 |
| Apr 1980 | Jonathan D Tisdall | 2,350 | Paskesjakk | A14 |
| Jan 1993 | Geir Ivar Henriksen | 2,250 | chT-NOR east | D16 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-NOR east | 1993 | 14 | 7 | 2,364 |
| ch-Stjernen CC A | 2016 | 9 | 8.5 | 2,144 |
| chT-NOR 9900 | 2000 | 9 | 3 | 2,222 |
| Fagernes GM Swiss Aut | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,022 |
| Oslo | 1986 | 9 | 1.5 | 2,146 |
| Paskesjakk | 1985 | 9 | 5 | 2,395 |
| Fagernes Autumn Open | 2022 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,913 |
| Oslo CC-ch | 2015 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,690 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pal-Ole Liabotro's chess games?
90 games by Pal-Ole Liabotro, 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 Pal-Ole Liabotro has played.
What does Pal-Ole Liabotro play on the first move as White?
Across 47 games with White in our database, Pal-Ole Liabotro opens with 1.d4 (32% of games), 1.Nf3 (21% of games), 1.e4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pal-Ole Liabotro answers 1...d6 (25% of games), 1...c6 (17% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (48% of games), 1...d5 (48% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games).
What openings does Pal-Ole Liabotro play as White?
As White, Pal-Ole Liabotro's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (5 games, 80.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Catalan (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 47 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pal-Ole Liabotro play as Black?
As Black, Pal-Ole Liabotro most often plays: Queen's Gambit Accepted (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Pal-Ole Liabotro's FIDE rating?
Pal-Ole Liabotro is currently rated 2,092 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,296 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Pal-Ole Liabotro played?
Our database contains 90 games by Pal-Ole Liabotro, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 21 draws, 36 losses (36.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pal-Ole Liabotro?
90 games by Pal-Ole Liabotro 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.