Prepare against Karl Eirik Odegaard
Norway · World #131,502 classical · FIDE ID 1513486
When preparing against Karl Eirik Odegaard, expect 1.e4 in 67% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (80%).
Our database contains 57 games by Karl Eirik Odegaard, covering Aug 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Karl Eirik Odegaard's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Karl Eirik Odegaard 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 | 1,642 | 1,735 | Sep 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,734 | 1,734 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 9 | 23 | 25 | 15.8% |
| As White | 30 | 4 | 12 | 14 | 13.3% |
| As Black | 27 | 5 | 11 | 11 | 18.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Karl Eirik Odegaard's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Karl Eirik Odegaard's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 66.7% | 37.5% |
| c4 | 7 | 23.3% | 28.6% |
| d4 | 3 | 10.0% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 67% of White games, 37.5% score
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Odegaard usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Odegaard usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Odegaard usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 23% of White games, 28.6% score
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Odegaard usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …f5 (14% of these games) — Odegaard usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …b5 (14% of these games) — Odegaard usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 71.4% | 30.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 80.0% | 56.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Karl Eirik Odegaard's chess games
All 57 games by Karl Eirik Odegaard in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2014 - 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: 9 wins, 23 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D46 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Sigurd Bohler | 1,632 | Landsturneringen 2026 | Klasse 2 | B22 |
| Apr 2014 | Amalie Isabel Merkesvik | 1,521 | Fagernes Norsk Open B | C62 |
| Jun 2013 | Tormod Prytz | 1,377 | ch-NOR Class3 | C47 |
| Mar 2004 | Hakon E Hansen | 984 | Torghatten GP-B | D52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arctic Chess Challenge | 2010 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,725 |
| Fagernes Norsk Open B | 2014 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,409 |
| Landsturneringen 2026 | Klasse 2 | 2026 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,541 |
| ch-NOR Class3 | 2019 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,348 |
| Torghatten GP-B | 2004 | 5 | 3 | 1,326 |
| Brokstad Memorial | 2003 | 5 | 1 | – |
| ch-California State 9495 | 1994 | 4 | 3 | – |
| ch-NOR TB Final | 2004 | 3 | 0 | 1,781 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Karl Eirik Odegaard's chess games?
57 games by Karl Eirik Odegaard, from Aug 2014 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 Karl Eirik Odegaard has played.
What does Karl Eirik Odegaard play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Karl Eirik Odegaard opens with 1.e4 (67% of games), 1.c4 (23% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Karl Eirik Odegaard answers 1...e5 (71% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (80% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games), 1...c6 (10% of games).
What openings does Karl Eirik Odegaard play as White?
As White, Karl Eirik Odegaard's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (5 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Karl Eirik Odegaard play as Black?
As Black, Karl Eirik Odegaard most often plays: Petrov's Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Karl Eirik Odegaard's FIDE rating?
Karl Eirik Odegaard is currently rated 1,642 in classical chess, 1,734 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,735 (Sep 2024).
How many games has Karl Eirik Odegaard played?
Our database contains 57 games by Karl Eirik Odegaard, covering Aug 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 23 draws, 25 losses (15.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Karl Eirik Odegaard?
57 games by Karl Eirik Odegaard 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.