Prepare against Jan Ove Odden
Norway · World #122,325 classical · FIDE ID 1509985
When preparing against Jan Ove Odden, expect 1.e4 in 78% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%).
Our database contains 80 games by Jan Ove Odden, covering Jul 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jan Ove Odden's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Ove Odden 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 | 1,667 | 1,728 | Sep 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,732 | 1,756 | Sep 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,683 | 1,734 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 28 | 20 | 32 | 35.0% |
| As White | 37 | 14 | 10 | 13 | 37.8% |
| As Black | 43 | 14 | 10 | 19 | 32.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Ove Odden's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Ove Odden's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 29 | 78.4% | 53.4% |
| d4 | 8 | 21.6% | 43.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 78% of White games, 53.4% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Odden usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Odden usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Odden usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 22% of White games, 43.8% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Odden usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Odden usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 62.5% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 6 | 25.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 12.5% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 60.0% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 4 | 40.0% | 87.5% |
Jan Ove Odden's chess games
All 80 games by Jan Ove Odden in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2017 - 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: 28 wins, 20 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C87 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C40 | Latvian Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C96 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D01 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2009 | Frank Svendsen | 1,897 | Vadsosjakken A | B85 |
| Mar 2006 | Kjell Magne Johnsen | 1,844 | ch-Finnmark | C96 |
| Aug 2008 | Are Ronning | 1,795 | Vadsosjakken Open | B78 |
| Sep 2004 | John Olav Njaa | 1,483 | Vadso Open | B05 |
| Feb 2007 | Hans Fredrik Esbensen | 1,452 | Klubbmesterskap | E51 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vadsosjakken Open | 2008 | 15 | 7.5 | 1,554 |
| ch-Finnmark | 2006 | 10 | 6 | 1,558 |
| Fagernes Open B | 2023 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,485 |
| Varturnering Open | 2007 | 7 | 3 | 1,432 |
| Vadso Open | 2004 | 6 | 3 | 1,575 |
| Klubbmesterskap | 2007 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,713 |
| Vadsosjakken-B | 2005 | 5 | 3 | 1,336 |
| Vadsosjakken A | 2009 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,756 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Ove Odden's chess games?
80 games by Jan Ove Odden, from Jul 2017 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 Jan Ove Odden has played.
What does Jan Ove Odden play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Jan Ove Odden opens with 1.e4 (78% of games), 1.d4 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Ove Odden answers 1...c5 (63% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games).
What openings does Jan Ove Odden play as White?
As White, Jan Ove Odden's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Ove Odden play as Black?
As Black, Jan Ove Odden most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Jan Ove Odden's FIDE rating?
Jan Ove Odden is currently rated 1,667 in classical chess, 1,732 in rapid and 1,683 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,728 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Jan Ove Odden played?
Our database contains 80 games by Jan Ove Odden, covering Jul 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 20 draws, 32 losses (35.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Ove Odden?
80 games by Jan Ove Odden 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.