Prepare against Rani Nolsoe
FRO · World #35,605 classical · FIDE ID 7200064
When preparing against Rani Nolsoe, expect 1.e4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (46% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (84%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Philidor as Black, 33.3% over 18 games.
Our database contains 202 games by Rani Nolsoe, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rani Nolsoe's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rani Nolsoe 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 | 1,956 | 2,172 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,019 | 2,064 | Oct 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 202 | 75 | 48 | 79 | 37.1% |
| As White | 106 | 48 | 26 | 32 | 45.3% |
| As Black | 96 | 27 | 22 | 47 | 28.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rani Nolsoe's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rani Nolsoe's side.
First moves as White (106 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 99 | 93.4% | 59.1% |
| d4 | 7 | 6.6% | 35.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 59.1% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Nolsoe usually continues Nf3 (71.7% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Nolsoe usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Nolsoe usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 35.7% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Nolsoe usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Nolsoe usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Nolsoe usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 21 | 45.7% | 40.5% |
| e5 | 19 | 41.3% | 28.9% |
| c5 | 4 | 8.7% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 4.3% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 84.0% | 52.4% |
| d6 | 3 | 12.0% | 83.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
Rani Nolsoe's chess games
All 202 games by Rani Nolsoe 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: 75 wins, 48 draws, 79 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 8/1/2 | 72.7% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C10 | French Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 18 | 6/4/8 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E69 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1999 | John Arni Nilssen | 2,320 | ch-FAI | B32 |
| Jan 2018 | Olaf Berg | 2,285 | chT-FAI 1718 | B90 |
| Oct 2015 | Martin Poulsen | 2,266 | chT-FAI 1516 | A28 |
| Apr 2014 | Olavur Simonsen | 2,219 | ch-FAI | B07 |
| Mar 2018 | Sjurdur Thorsteinsson | 2,191 | ch-FAI | E61 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FAI | 2022 | 74 | 35.5 | 2,092 |
| 14th Politiken Cup | 1992 | 10 | 5 | 2,407 |
| Lyngby Open | 1991 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,203 |
| chT-FAI 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 2,072 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 1,778 |
| chT-FAI 1314 | 2014 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,094 |
| chT-FAI 1617 | 2017 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,087 |
| chT-FAI 1718 | 2018 | 8 | 4 | 2,031 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Olavur Simonsen (11 games) · Hogni Egilstoft Nielsen (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rani Nolsoe's chess games?
202 games by Rani Nolsoe, 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 Rani Nolsoe has played.
What does Rani Nolsoe play on the first move as White?
Across 106 games with White in our database, Rani Nolsoe opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rani Nolsoe answers 1...d6 (46% of games), 1...e5 (41% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (84% of games), 1...d6 (12% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Rani Nolsoe play as White?
As White, Rani Nolsoe's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 72.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 106 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rani Nolsoe play as Black?
As Black, Rani Nolsoe most often plays: Philidor (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 96 games.
What is Rani Nolsoe's FIDE rating?
Rani Nolsoe is currently rated 1,956 in classical chess, 2,019 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,172 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Rani Nolsoe played?
Our database contains 202 games by Rani Nolsoe, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 75 wins, 48 draws, 79 losses (37.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rani Nolsoe?
202 games by Rani Nolsoe 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.