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Birkholz, Olga
WFM🇩🇪FIDE 4640721· Female· Germany· Born in 1961
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Olga Birkholz, a 65-year-old German Woman FIDE Master, is rated 1936. She has slipped back 49 Elo over the past 12 months. 44 rated games in the past year (≈19/year long-term). Recent standard appearances include 2. Frauenbundesliga Sued 2025-2026 Februar 2026, Deutsche Schach-Amateurmeisterschaft 2025-2026 Q4 B, and Hamburger Seniorenmeisterschaft 2025. Also played 2 rapid events (including Kirchenlamitz-Open 2025) recently. Her peak of 2155 was reached at age 48 (Jul 2009).
Previously known as Olga Lopatin (until Jul 2014). Awarded WFM in 2001 (age 40).
Current rating
1936
Standard
Rpd1944·Blz1927
All-time high
2155
−219 pts below
Jul 2009 · age 48
Jul 2009 · age 48
Activity
41
games / yr avg. · ≈3/mo
44 past 12 mo · ≈4/mo
classical only
Active
classical only
Active
Signature stat
#39,690
#39,690 · players worldwide · of 216,808
Career timeline
13 entries2024
Best 12-month gain (+54 Elo)
1964 → 2018
Dec 2024
Re-crossed 2000
at age 63
Dec 2024
2023
Re-crossed 2000
at age 62
Nov 2023
Re-crossed 2000
at age 62
Apr 2023
2022
Re-crossed 2000
at age 61
Jul 2022
2014
Renamed to Birkholz, Olga
at age 53
Jul 2014
Standard rating history
Last 12 months — activity & highlights
Top opponent
Evolution
-31
1967 → 1936
Tournaments
9
45 games
Score
20.5/ 4545.6%
12W17D16L
Top 3 wins
1.[W]vsVanessa Braeuer1,948·Deutsche Einzelmeisterschaft der Frauen 2025 Kandidatinnenturnier·R2·+9.5
Top 3 losses
1.[L]vsDora PeglauWFM1,913·Deutsche Einzelmeisterschaft der Frauen 2025 Kandidatinnenturnier·R3·-11.5
2.[L]vsHelena NeumannWFM1,964·Deutsche Einzelmeisterschaft der Frauen 2025 Kandidatinnenturnier·R4·-10.1
3.[L]vsOrnella FalkeWCM2,017·Deutsche Einzelmeisterschaft der Frauen 2025 Kandidatinnenturnier·R7·-8.6
Last 12 months — tournaments
9 events| Event | Date | Score | Rank | Perf | Δ Elo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Team | Feb 2026 | 1/2 | #22 | 1936 | -0.6 |
Open Swiss | Jan 2026 | 1/4 | #67 | 1831 | -11.0 |
Team | Jan 2026 | 1/1 | #4 | 2639 | +7.2 |
Team | Nov 2025 | 0.5/1 | #44 | 2168 | +5.8 |
Open Swiss | Oct 2025 | 5.5/7 | #25 | 2129 | +18.4 |
Rankings
/
Germany
#4,470
out of 15,291 players
Europe
#29,310
in continent
World
#39,690
out of 400,000+
National ranking
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