Prepare against Per Holst
DNK · World #27,809 classical · FIDE ID 1405411
Our database contains 250 games by Per Holst, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Per Holst's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Per Holst 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 | 1,999 | 2,157 | Dec 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,093 | 2,093 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 250 | 62 | 107 | 81 | 24.8% |
| As White | 125 | 32 | 50 | 43 | 25.6% |
| As Black | 125 | 30 | 57 | 38 | 24.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Per Holst's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Per Holst's side.
First moves as White (125 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 85 | 68.0% | 44.7% |
| c4 | 22 | 17.6% | 56.8% |
| Nf3 | 15 | 12.0% | 33.3% |
| e4 | 3 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 68% of White games, 44.7% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Holst usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (16% of these games) — Holst usually continues c4 (22.2% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Holst usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 18% of White games, 56.8% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Holst usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Holst usually continues Nc3 (70.0% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Holst usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 58 | 100.0% | 48.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 53.3% | 53.1% |
| e6 | 13 | 43.3% | 46.2% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
Per Holst's chess games
All 250 games by Per Holst in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 62 wins, 107 draws, 81 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E83 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 2/5/0 | 28.6% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 19 | 3/8/8 | 15.8% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 19 | 2/11/6 | 10.5% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 0/5/1 | 0.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1980 | Mogens Moe | 2,370 | chT-DEN 7980 | A37 |
| Jan 1991 | Mads Boe | 2,355 | chT-DEN 9192 | A03 |
| Nov 2019 | Nils-Gustaf Renman | 2,331 | 29th Wch Seniors 65 | E11 |
| Jan 1991 | Per Henrik Dorff Jorgensen | 2,295 | chT-DEN 9192 | E81 |
| Feb 2002 | Bo Jacobsen | 2,274 | chT-DEN 0102 | A30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WchT Seniors 65 | 2024 | 22 | 9.5 | 2,048 |
| chT-EU Seniors 65 | 2023 | 17 | 9.5 | 2,108 |
| ch-DEN Seniors 65 | 2020 | 13 | 9.5 | 2,178 |
| ch-DEN65 Mesterskabet | 1974 | 10 | 5.5 | – |
| 29th Wch Seniors 65 | 2019 | 10 | 6 | 2,075 |
| Aalborg Larsen Memorial | 2018 | 10 | 4 | 2,134 |
| Aarhus VRS Solskinsturnering 02 | 1975 | 9 | 3 | – |
| chT-DEN 1011 49th | 2011 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,039 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Per Holst's chess games?
250 games by Per Holst, from Oct 2004 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 Per Holst has played.
What does Per Holst play on the first move as White?
Across 125 games with White in our database, Per Holst opens with 1.d4 (68% of games), 1.c4 (18% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Per Holst answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (53% of games), 1...e6 (43% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games).
What openings does Per Holst play as White?
As White, Per Holst's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian: Sämisch (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Catalan (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 125 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Per Holst play as Black?
As Black, Per Holst most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (19 games, 15.8% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (19 games, 10.5% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 125 games.
What is Per Holst's FIDE rating?
Per Holst is currently rated 1,999 in classical chess, 2,093 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,157 (Dec 2018).
How many games has Per Holst played?
Our database contains 250 games by Per Holst, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 62 wins, 107 draws, 81 losses (24.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Per Holst?
250 games by Per Holst 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.