Prepare against Per Fredrik Holand
Norway · World #16,461 classical · FIDE ID 1534084
Our database contains 142 games by Per Fredrik Holand, covering Feb 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Per Fredrik Holand's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Per Fredrik Holand 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 | 2,090 | 2,115 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,969 | 1,969 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,076 | 2,101 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 142 | 53 | 27 | 62 | 37.3% |
| As White | 71 | 28 | 14 | 29 | 39.4% |
| As Black | 71 | 25 | 13 | 33 | 35.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Per Fredrik Holand's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Per Fredrik Holand's side.
First moves as White (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 37 | 52.1% | 52.7% |
| d4 | 18 | 25.4% | 44.4% |
| Nf3 | 14 | 19.7% | 46.4% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 52% of White games, 52.7% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Holand usually continues Nf3 (42.3% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Holand usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …c6 (19% of these games) — Holand usually continues d4 (42.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 25% of White games, 44.4% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Holand usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Holand usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Holand usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 18.5% | 80.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 14.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 53.3% | 53.1% |
| d5 | 14 | 46.7% | 28.6% |
Per Fredrik Holand's chess games
All 142 games by Per Fredrik Holand in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2016 - 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: 53 wins, 27 draws, 62 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Réti Opening | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A45 | London System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D05 | Colle System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B67 | Sicilian | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E04 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2022 | Emerik Vapenstad Roulet-Dubonnet | 2,343 | Fagernes Autumn Open | D13 |
| Jun 2019 | Andreas Garberg Tryggestad | 2,324 | chT-NOR Club | E04 |
| Apr 2025 | Martin Oksendal | 2,250 | Fagernes GM Open | C80 |
| Mar 2024 | Isak Vinh Brattgjerd | 2,228 | Fagernes Open | B30 |
| Oct 2022 | Jacob Templen Grave | 2,221 | Fagernes Autumn Open | A46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oslo Open | 2018 | 19 | 9.5 | 1,894 |
| Kragero Open | 2023 | 10 | 1.5 | 1,819 |
| Benidorm Open A | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,177 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,011 |
| Fagernes Autumn Open | 2022 | 9 | 3 | 2,066 |
| Fagernes GM Open | 2025 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,216 |
| ch-Nordic | 2019 | 8 | 2 | 1,535 |
| Fagernes Open | 2024 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,049 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Per Fredrik Holand's chess games?
142 games by Per Fredrik Holand, from Feb 2016 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 Per Fredrik Holand has played.
What does Per Fredrik Holand play on the first move as White?
Across 71 games with White in our database, Per Fredrik Holand opens with 1.e4 (52% of games), 1.d4 (25% of games), 1.Nf3 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Per Fredrik Holand answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (53% of games), 1...d5 (47% of games).
What openings does Per Fredrik Holand play as White?
As White, Per Fredrik Holand's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 71 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Per Fredrik Holand play as Black?
As Black, Per Fredrik Holand most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 71 games.
What is Per Fredrik Holand's FIDE rating?
Per Fredrik Holand is currently rated 2,090 in classical chess, 1,969 in rapid and 2,076 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,115 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Per Fredrik Holand played?
Our database contains 142 games by Per Fredrik Holand, covering Feb 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 53 wins, 27 draws, 62 losses (37.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Per Fredrik Holand?
142 games by Per Fredrik Holand 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.