Prepare against Travis Olson
United States · World #68,905 classical · FIDE ID 2087847
When preparing against Travis Olson, expect 1.d4 in 62% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (40% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 43 games by Travis Olson, covering Mar 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Travis Olson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Travis Olson 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 | 1,825 | 1,847 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 11 | 12 | 20 | 25.6% |
| As White | 21 | 4 | 6 | 11 | 19.0% |
| As Black | 22 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 31.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Travis Olson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Travis Olson's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 13 | 61.9% | 23.1% |
| c4 | 6 | 28.6% | 58.3% |
| e4 | 2 | 9.5% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 62% of White games, 23.1% score
- …Nf6 (77% of these games) — Olson usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Olson usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Olson usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 29% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Olson usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Olson usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Olson usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 4 | 40.0% | 62.5% |
| c5 | 3 | 30.0% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 31.3% |
Travis Olson's chess games
All 43 games by Travis Olson in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2015 - 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: 11 wins, 12 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B09 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E32 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Anti-Grünfeld | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2015 | Joseph Kanyingi | 2,132 | Washington State Inv | D90 |
| Nov 2020 | Michael Lin | 2,098 | PNWCC Thanksgiving U2200 Open | B25 |
| Nov 2020 | Andy Dong | 1,954 | PNWCC Thanksgiving U2200 Open | E61 |
| Feb 2015 | Alan Bishop | 1,839 | Washington State Inv | B09 |
| Aug 2017 | Eric Zhang | 1,822 | Seattle Classic Open | A61 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington State Inv | 2015 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,830 |
| chC-Washington State | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 1,817 |
| PNWCC Thanksgiving U2200 Open | 2020 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,939 |
| ch-Washington State Challengers | 2016 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,748 |
| Seattle Classic Open | 2017 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,581 |
| Tacoma March Saturdays Open | 2014 | 2 | 0 | 1,768 |
| Tacoma March Sundays Open | 2014 | 2 | 1 | 1,829 |
| Northwest Open | 2014 | 1 | 0 | 1,333 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Travis Olson's chess games?
43 games by Travis Olson, from Mar 2015 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 Travis Olson has played.
What does Travis Olson play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Travis Olson opens with 1.d4 (62% of games), 1.c4 (29% of games), 1.e4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Travis Olson answers 1...e6 (40% of games), 1...c5 (30% of games), 1...d6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Travis Olson play as White?
As White, Travis Olson's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Travis Olson play as Black?
As Black, Travis Olson most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Travis Olson's FIDE rating?
Travis Olson is currently rated 1,825 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,847 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Travis Olson played?
Our database contains 43 games by Travis Olson, covering Mar 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 12 draws, 20 losses (25.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Travis Olson?
43 games by Travis Olson 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.