Prepare against Ragnar Holm
Norway · World #17,875 classical · FIDE ID 1505858
When preparing against Ragnar Holm, expect 1.d4 in 58% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (55%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon as Black, 52.6% over 19 games.
Our database contains 227 games by Ragnar Holm, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ragnar Holm's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ragnar Holm 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 | 2,076 | 2,153 | Jul 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,086 | 2,135 | May 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,135 | 2,148 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 227 | 139 | 59 | 29 | 61.2% |
| As White | 108 | 69 | 25 | 14 | 63.9% |
| As Black | 119 | 70 | 34 | 15 | 58.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ragnar Holm's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ragnar Holm's side.
First moves as White (108 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 63 | 58.3% | 69.8% |
| c4 | 34 | 31.5% | 89.7% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 8.3% | 61.1% |
| e4 | 2 | 1.9% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 58% of White games, 69.8% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Holm usually continues c4 (56.8% score)
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Holm usually continues c4 (73.1% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Holm usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 31% of White games, 89.7% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Holm usually continues Nc3 (88.5% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Holm usually continues Nc3 (92.9% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Holm usually continues Nf3 (90.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 55 | 83.3% | 70.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 4.5% | 83.3% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 55.3% | 88.1% |
| d5 | 9 | 23.7% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 7.9% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 7.9% | 16.7% |
| c5 | 2 | 5.3% | 75.0% |
Ragnar Holm's chess games
All 227 games by Ragnar Holm in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 139 wins, 59 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D44 | Slav Defense | 13 | 7/5/1 | 53.8% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 8 | 7/1/0 | 87.5% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 6/1/0 | 85.7% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 19 | 10/6/3 | 52.6% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 9 | 7/1/1 | 77.8% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 7/2/0 | 77.8% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 8 | 7/1/0 | 87.5% |
| A43 | Modern Defense | 6 | 6/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2023 | William Olsson | 2,376 | Gothenburg Kvibergspelen | A14 |
| Jul 2007 | Lars Breivik | 2,230 | ch-NOR Master | D43 |
| Dec 2018 | Petter Haugli | 2,222 | Karlstad Open | A18 |
| Jun 2019 | Lennart Wahlstrom | 2,196 | Deltalift Open | D34 |
| Jul 2005 | Steinar Moen | 2,188 | chB-NOR | A37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Hamar CC | 2011 | 52 | 47.5 | 1,930 |
| Hamar Open A | 2017 | 48 | 38.5 | 1,922 |
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2019 | 20 | 11 | 2,098 |
| ch-Hamar CC A | 2018 | 17 | 16.5 | 1,989 |
| Hamar Open | 2008 | 13 | 10.5 | 1,787 |
| Deltalift Open | 2019 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,097 |
| ch-Hamar Ridabu School A | 2016 | 9 | 9 | 1,959 |
| 37th Politiken Cup | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 2,174 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Odd Steinar Ormasen (16 games) · Geir Brobakken (12 games) · Ole Hoel (12 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ragnar Holm's chess games?
227 games by Ragnar Holm, from Oct 2005 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 Ragnar Holm has played.
What does Ragnar Holm play on the first move as White?
Across 108 games with White in our database, Ragnar Holm opens with 1.d4 (58% of games), 1.c4 (31% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ragnar Holm answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games).
What openings does Ragnar Holm play as White?
As White, Ragnar Holm's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (13 games, 53.8% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 87.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 108 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ragnar Holm play as Black?
As Black, Ragnar Holm most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (19 games, 52.6% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 77.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 119 games.
What is Ragnar Holm's FIDE rating?
Ragnar Holm is currently rated 2,076 in classical chess, 2,086 in rapid and 2,135 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,153 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Ragnar Holm played?
Our database contains 227 games by Ragnar Holm, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 139 wins, 59 draws, 29 losses (61.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ragnar Holm?
227 games by Ragnar Holm 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.