Prepare against Ulrik Olsen
Norway · World #35,129 classical · FIDE ID 1510541
Our database contains 126 games by Ulrik Olsen, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ulrik Olsen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ulrik Olsen 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 | 1,958 | 1,958 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,891 | 1,891 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,894 | 1,905 | Jul 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 126 | 43 | 29 | 54 | 34.1% |
| As White | 63 | 23 | 14 | 26 | 36.5% |
| As Black | 63 | 20 | 15 | 28 | 31.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ulrik Olsen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ulrik Olsen's side.
First moves as White (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 46 | 73.0% | 45.7% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 20.6% | 53.8% |
| d4 | 4 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 73% of White games, 45.7% score
- …c5 (28% of these games) — Olsen usually continues Nf3 (38.5% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Olsen usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Olsen usually continues d4 (42.9% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 21% of White games, 53.8% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Olsen usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Olsen usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Olsen usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 29 | 87.9% | 41.4% |
| c5 | 4 | 12.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 94.4% | 52.9% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
Ulrik Olsen's chess games
All 126 games by Ulrik Olsen in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - 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: 43 wins, 29 draws, 54 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E68 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| E65 | English Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B38 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2011 | Aschmirthan Sivaranjan | 2,400 | Oslo Open ELO | B32 |
| Sep 2016 | Juan Carlos Rueda-Kjeldsen | 2,013 | Oslo Open | A84 |
| Sep 2016 | Tor Wetle Hoem | 1,988 | Oslo Open | A30 |
| Jul 2016 | Andreas Fossan | 1,955 | ch-NOR U20 | B12 |
| Sep 2012 | Borge Waaktaar Svanholm | 1,918 | Oslo Elo Open | E65 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NOR U20 | 2017 | 15 | 7 | 1,895 |
| Wch U14 | 2012 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,875 |
| 9th Oslo Sveins Open | 2016 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,881 |
| Oslo Open | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 2,079 |
| ch-NOR Kadett-A | 2013 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,767 |
| Oslo Open ELO | 2011 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,944 |
| ch-NOR U16-A | 2015 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,524 |
| 8th Oslo Sveins Open | 2015 | 8 | 4 | 1,858 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ulrik Olsen's chess games?
126 games by Ulrik Olsen, from Sep 2011 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 Ulrik Olsen has played.
What does Ulrik Olsen play on the first move as White?
Across 63 games with White in our database, Ulrik Olsen opens with 1.e4 (73% of games), 1.Nf3 (21% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ulrik Olsen answers 1...e5 (88% of games), 1...c5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Ulrik Olsen play as White?
As White, Ulrik Olsen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Réti Opening (7 games, 57.1% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 63 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ulrik Olsen play as Black?
As Black, Ulrik Olsen most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Italian Game (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 63 games.
What is Ulrik Olsen's FIDE rating?
Ulrik Olsen is currently rated 1,958 in classical chess, 1,891 in rapid and 1,894 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,958 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Ulrik Olsen played?
Our database contains 126 games by Ulrik Olsen, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 43 wins, 29 draws, 54 losses (34.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ulrik Olsen?
126 games by Ulrik Olsen 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.