Prepare against Jan Petter Opedal
Norway · World #137,885 classical · FIDE ID 1506374
When preparing against Jan Petter Opedal, expect 1.c4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (57%).
Our database contains 37 games by Jan Petter Opedal, covering Nov 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jan Petter Opedal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Petter Opedal 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 | 1,625 | 1,777 | Sep 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,718 | 1,743 | Nov 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,776 | 1,776 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 15 | 8 | 14 | 40.5% |
| As White | 17 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 41.2% |
| As Black | 20 | 8 | 3 | 9 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Petter Opedal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Petter Opedal's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 17 | 100.0% | 55.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 100% of White games, 55.9% score
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Opedal usually continues Nc3 (20.0% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Opedal usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Opedal usually continues Nc3 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 9 | 100.0% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 57.1% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 42.9% | 0.0% |
Jan Petter Opedal's chess games
All 37 games by Jan Petter Opedal in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2015 - 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: 15 wins, 8 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A91 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Knut Steinar Bu | 1,595 | Landsturneringen 2026 | Senior B | A21 |
| Jul 2023 | Stein Sivertsen | 1,516 | chB-NOR | A90 |
| Jul 2023 | Vegard Martinsen | 1,511 | chB-NOR | B11 |
| Dec 2015 | Ben Widdicombe | 1,502 | 7th London Weekend U1800 | A51 |
| Jul 2023 | Harald Mottang | 1,491 | chB-NOR | A38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landsturneringen 2026 | Senior B | 2026 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,432 |
| chB-NOR | 2023 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,709 |
| Hastings International Chess Congress 2025: Weekend Intermediate | 2026 | 5 | 3 | 1,709 |
| Trondheim tt U26 | 2008 | 5 | 1 | 1,114 |
| Brokstad Memorial | 2003 | 5 | 2.5 | – |
| 7th London Weekend U1800 | 2015 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,724 |
| 12th Calvia Amateur Open | 2015 | 1 | 0 | 1,338 |
| Skarnes Nord Odal Open B | 2013 | 1 | 1 | 1,847 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Petter Opedal's chess games?
37 games by Jan Petter Opedal, from Nov 2015 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 Jan Petter Opedal has played.
What does Jan Petter Opedal play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Jan Petter Opedal opens with 1.c4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Petter Opedal answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (43% of games).
What openings does Jan Petter Opedal play as White?
As White, Jan Petter Opedal's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (7 games, 42.9% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening: Dutch Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Petter Opedal play as Black?
As Black, Jan Petter Opedal most often plays: Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (2 games, 50.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Jan Petter Opedal's FIDE rating?
Jan Petter Opedal is currently rated 1,625 in classical chess, 1,718 in rapid and 1,776 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,777 (Sep 2024).
How many games has Jan Petter Opedal played?
Our database contains 37 games by Jan Petter Opedal, covering Nov 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 8 draws, 14 losses (40.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Petter Opedal?
37 games by Jan Petter Opedal 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.