Prepare against Even Hetland
Norway · World #20,375 classical · FIDE ID 1555995
When preparing against Even Hetland, expect 1.d4 in 61% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (45% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (54%).
Our database contains 62 games by Even Hetland, covering Mar 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Even Hetland's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Even Hetland 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 | 2,054 | 2,087 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,976 | 2,056 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,937 | 2,013 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 21 | 9 | 32 | 33.9% |
| As White | 33 | 14 | 3 | 16 | 42.4% |
| As Black | 29 | 7 | 6 | 16 | 24.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Even Hetland's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Even Hetland's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 20 | 60.6% | 52.5% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 33.3% | 45.5% |
| e4 | 2 | 6.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 61% of White games, 52.5% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Hetland usually continues c4 (46.4% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Hetland usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 33% of White games, 45.5% score
- …d5 (73% of these games) — Hetland usually continues g3 (37.5% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Hetland usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Hetland usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 45.5% | 30.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 36.4% | 12.5% |
| e5 | 2 | 18.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 53.8% | 35.7% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 46.2% | 50.0% |
Even Hetland's chess games
All 62 games by Even Hetland in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2019 - 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: 21 wins, 9 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D45 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E51 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E62 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D78 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| E01 | Catalan | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2023 | Vidar Hagevi | 2,054 | Reykjavik Open | E51 |
| May 2023 | Martin Holten Fiskaaen | 2,040 | Norway Chess Open | E51 |
| Oct 2024 | Elias Buschmann Rustan | 1,941 | Fagernes GM Swiss Aut | B99 |
| May 2025 | Astor Moe Maurstad | 1,933 | Norway Chess Open GM | A07 |
| Oct 2024 | Sebastian Lien | 1,911 | Fagernes GM Swiss Aut | A04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norway Chess Open | 2024 | 16 | 7 | 1,933 |
| Det åpne NM i hurtigsjakk | 2026 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,806 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 1,955 |
| Fagernes GM Swiss Aut | 2024 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,011 |
| Norway Chess Open GM | 2025 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,914 |
| chB-NOR | 2023 | 5 | 2 | 1,669 |
| Bekkestua Open | 2023 | 4 | 2 | 1,820 |
| Kragero September Open | 2020 | 1 | 1 | 1,955 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Even Hetland's chess games?
62 games by Even Hetland, from Mar 2019 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 Even Hetland has played.
What does Even Hetland play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Even Hetland opens with 1.d4 (61% of games), 1.Nf3 (33% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Even Hetland answers 1...c5 (45% of games), 1...e6 (36% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (54% of games), 1...Nf6 (46% of games).
What openings does Even Hetland play as White?
As White, Even Hetland's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Réti Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Even Hetland play as Black?
As Black, Even Hetland most often plays: Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Even Hetland's FIDE rating?
Even Hetland is currently rated 2,054 in classical chess, 1,976 in rapid and 1,937 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,087 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Even Hetland played?
Our database contains 62 games by Even Hetland, covering Mar 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 9 draws, 32 losses (33.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Even Hetland?
62 games by Even Hetland 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.