Prepare against Victor Havik
Norway · World #21,448 classical · FIDE ID 1506757
Our database contains 199 games by Victor Havik, covering Oct 2006 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Victor Havik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Victor Havik 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 | 2,045 | 2,160 | Apr 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,018 | 2,070 | Mar 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,006 | 2,075 | Apr 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 199 | 76 | 43 | 80 | 38.2% |
| As White | 102 | 47 | 22 | 33 | 46.1% |
| As Black | 97 | 29 | 21 | 47 | 29.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Victor Havik's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Victor Havik's side.
First moves as White (102 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 94 | 92.2% | 58.0% |
| e4 | 3 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 2.9% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 92% of White games, 58.0% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Havik usually continues c4 (60.2% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Havik usually continues c4 (56.8% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Havik usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …g6 (33% of these games) — Havik usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (33% of these games) — Havik usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Havik usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 41 | 91.1% | 46.3% |
| c5 | 3 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 25 | 83.3% | 42.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 10.0% | 66.7% |
| f5 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
Victor Havik's chess games
All 199 games by Victor Havik in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - Aug 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: 76 wins, 43 draws, 80 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 15 | 6/4/5 | 40.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| E52 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 5/3/0 | 62.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 17 | 4/5/8 | 23.5% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| E05 | Catalan | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A34 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2021 | Erlend Mikalsen | 2,380 | Norway Chess Open | E15 |
| Jan 2010 | Joanna Dworakowska | 2,374 | 8th Gibraltar Masters | D31 |
| Feb 2010 | Ove Weiss Hartvig | 2,245 | 8th Gibraltar Masters | C69 |
| Jan 2010 | Michael Tscharotschkin | 2,211 | 8th Gibraltar Challengers A | E64 |
| Jan 2008 | Ralf Schmidt | 2,195 | Gibraltar Challengers-B | A84 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14th Gibraltar Masters | 2016 | 10 | 4 | 2,090 |
| Gibraltar Challengers-B | 2018 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,249 |
| 13th Gibraltar Masters | 2015 | 10 | 5 | 2,228 |
| 6th Gibraltar Masters | 2008 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,153 |
| 8th Gibraltar Masters | 2010 | 10 | 5 | 2,269 |
| Det åpne NM i hurtigsjakk | 2026 | 10 | 5 | 2,024 |
| Gibraltar Challengers Open B | 2020 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,138 |
| 11th Gibraltar Masters | 2013 | 10 | 4 | 2,045 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Victor Havik's chess games?
199 games by Victor Havik, from Oct 2006 to Aug 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 Victor Havik has played.
What does Victor Havik play on the first move as White?
Across 102 games with White in our database, Victor Havik opens with 1.d4 (92% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Victor Havik answers 1...e5 (91% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games), 1...f5 (3% of games).
What openings does Victor Havik play as White?
As White, Victor Havik's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (10 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 102 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Victor Havik play as Black?
As Black, Victor Havik most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (17 games, 23.5% win rate); Italian Game (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 97 games.
What is Victor Havik's FIDE rating?
Victor Havik is currently rated 2,045 in classical chess, 2,018 in rapid and 2,006 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,160 (Apr 2015).
How many games has Victor Havik played?
Our database contains 199 games by Victor Havik, covering Oct 2006 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 76 wins, 43 draws, 80 losses (38.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Victor Havik?
199 games by Victor Havik 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.