Prepare against Vidar Hagevi
CM · Sweden · World #7,511 classical · FIDE ID 1767526
When preparing against Vidar Hagevi, expect 1.e4 in 60% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 62 games by Vidar Hagevi, covering Oct 2021 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vidar Hagevi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vidar Hagevi 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 | 2,214 | 2,214 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,002 | 2,002 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,968 | 1,991 | Nov 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 23 | 10 | 29 | 37.1% |
| As White | 30 | 15 | 4 | 11 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 32 | 8 | 6 | 18 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vidar Hagevi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vidar Hagevi's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 60.0% | 61.1% |
| d4 | 10 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 60% of White games, 61.1% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Hagevi usually continues Nc3 (61.1% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Hagevi usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Hagevi usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 33% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (60% of these games) — Hagevi usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Hagevi usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Hagevi usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 6 | 37.5% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 100.0% | 22.2% |
Vidar Hagevi's chess games
All 62 games by Vidar Hagevi in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2021 - 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: 23 wins, 10 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| E00 | Catalan | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E04 | Catalan | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E49 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | Ralf Akesson | 2,327 | Stockholm Grand Prix 2025 | A48 |
| Dec 2023 | Simon Silseth | 2,271 | Karlstad Open | B12 |
| Dec 2022 | Kim Nygren | 2,206 | Karlstad Open | C58 |
| Nov 2025 | Julius Schwartz | 2,191 | Stockholm Grand Prix 2025 | E49 |
| Oct 2022 | Alexander Oliver Mai | 2,183 | 9th Uppsala Young Champions | B26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21st ch-EU | 2021 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,771 |
| Karlstad Open | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,166 |
| 9th Uppsala Young Champions | 2022 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,937 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2023 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,546 |
| Uppsala Open | 2023 | 6 | 5 | 2,075 |
| Stockholm Grand Prix 2025 | 2025 | 5 | 3 | 2,375 |
| Avenyn Open | 2025 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,193 |
| Gothenburg Kvibergspelen | 2023 | 4 | 1 | 2,016 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vidar Hagevi's chess games?
62 games by Vidar Hagevi, from Oct 2021 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 Vidar Hagevi has played.
What does Vidar Hagevi play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Vidar Hagevi opens with 1.e4 (60% of games), 1.d4 (33% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vidar Hagevi answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...e6 (38% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Vidar Hagevi play as White?
As White, Vidar Hagevi's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Catalan (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vidar Hagevi play as Black?
As Black, Vidar Hagevi most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Vidar Hagevi's FIDE rating?
Vidar Hagevi is currently rated 2,214 in classical chess, 2,002 in rapid and 1,968 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,214 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Vidar Hagevi played?
Our database contains 62 games by Vidar Hagevi, covering Oct 2021 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 10 draws, 29 losses (37.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vidar Hagevi?
62 games by Vidar Hagevi 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.