Prepare against Vegard Hole
Norway · World #113,288 classical · FIDE ID 1524275
When preparing against Vegard Hole, expect 1.d4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%).
Our database contains 69 games by Vegard Hole, covering Jan 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vegard Hole's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vegard Hole 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 | 1,692 | 1,711 | Mar 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,699 | 1,757 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,679 | 1,719 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 69 | 31 | 8 | 30 | 44.9% |
| As White | 33 | 15 | 6 | 12 | 45.5% |
| As Black | 36 | 16 | 2 | 18 | 44.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vegard Hole's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vegard Hole's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 30 | 90.9% | 58.3% |
| e4 | 3 | 9.1% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 91% of White games, 58.3% score
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Hole usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Hole usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …f5 (13% of these games) — Hole usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 9% of White games, 16.7% score
- …c5 (67% of these games) — Hole usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (33% of these games) — Hole usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 21 | 87.5% | 52.4% |
| e5 | 2 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 88.9% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Vegard Hole's chess games
All 69 games by Vegard Hole in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 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: 31 wins, 8 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| D02 | London System | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D02 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E98 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2015 | Jan-Bjarne Rambo | 1,947 | Asker Host A | A47 |
| Jan 2015 | Geir Tveit | 1,774 | ch-Asker CC | A48 |
| Mar 2015 | Njaal Roholdt | 1,656 | ch-Asker CC | A80 |
| Oct 2016 | Rune A. Jorgensen | 1,601 | Asker Autumn A | B12 |
| Jul 2023 | Eirik Kyrkjebo | 1,585 | chB-NOR | C46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Asker CC | 2015 | 18 | 7.5 | 1,531 |
| ch-Asker CC Class A | 2017 | 17 | 9.5 | 1,431 |
| Asker Autumn A | 2017 | 11 | 8 | 1,667 |
| Asker Open | 2014 | 9 | 7 | 1,502 |
| Asker Host A | 2015 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,582 |
| chB-NOR | 2023 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,476 |
| Asker Varturnering | 2002 | 1 | 0 | 1,320 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vegard Hole's chess games?
69 games by Vegard Hole, from Jan 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 Vegard Hole has played.
What does Vegard Hole play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Vegard Hole opens with 1.d4 (91% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vegard Hole answers 1...c6 (88% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...c6 (11% of games).
What openings does Vegard Hole play as White?
As White, Vegard Hole's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (10 games, 60.0% win rate); London System (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Dutch Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vegard Hole play as Black?
As Black, Vegard Hole most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Vegard Hole's FIDE rating?
Vegard Hole is currently rated 1,692 in classical chess, 1,699 in rapid and 1,679 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,711 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Vegard Hole played?
Our database contains 69 games by Vegard Hole, covering Jan 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 8 draws, 30 losses (44.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vegard Hole?
69 games by Vegard Hole 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.