Prepare against Martin Oksendal
FM · Norway · World #4,393 classical · FIDE ID 1554107
Our database contains 245 games by Martin Oksendal, covering Dec 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Martin Oksendal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Oksendal 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 | 2,291 | 2,319 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,309 | 2,309 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,195 | 2,219 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 245 | 83 | 70 | 92 | 33.9% |
| As White | 122 | 47 | 39 | 36 | 38.5% |
| As Black | 123 | 36 | 31 | 56 | 29.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Oksendal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Oksendal's side.
First moves as White (122 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 112 | 91.8% | 54.5% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 7.4% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 54.5% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Oksendal usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Oksendal usually continues Nf3 (51.9% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Oksendal usually continues d4 (56.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 7% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Oksendal usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Oksendal usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Oksendal usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 47 | 74.6% | 51.1% |
| e6 | 8 | 12.7% | 31.3% |
| e5 | 8 | 12.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 39 | 92.9% | 38.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 7.1% | 33.3% |
Martin Oksendal's chess games
All 245 games by Martin Oksendal in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2018 - 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: 83 wins, 70 draws, 92 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 14 | 5/2/7 | 35.7% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 5/6/3 | 35.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 12 | 5/5/2 | 41.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 27 | 11/6/10 | 40.7% |
| D76 | Indian Defense | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| E49 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | Dennis Wagner | 2,619 | Titled Tue Late | C42 |
| Oct 2024 | Elham Amar | 2,540 | Fagernes GM Swiss Aut | B41 |
| Jun 2025 | Alexander Rustemov | 2,525 | Titled Tue Late | D76 |
| Jun 2025 | Ruben Gideon Koellner | 2,503 | Titled Tue Late | D04 |
| Aug 2026 | Shagbazyan,Tar | 2,409 | Granada Chess Open 2026 | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 91 | 51 | 2,295 |
| World Youth Open U16 2024 | 2024 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,071 |
| Ostersund Storsjodraget Open | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 2,296 |
| Fagernes GM Swiss Aut | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,365 |
| Fagernes GM Open | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,128 |
| Fagernes GM Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2,207 |
| TCh-NOR Elite 2024-25 | 2025 | 9 | 2 | 2,204 |
| Fagernes Autumn Open | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 2,123 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Oksendal's chess games?
245 games by Martin Oksendal, from Dec 2018 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 Martin Oksendal has played.
What does Martin Oksendal play on the first move as White?
Across 122 games with White in our database, Martin Oksendal opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Oksendal answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Martin Oksendal play as White?
As White, Martin Oksendal's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 41.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 122 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Oksendal play as Black?
As Black, Martin Oksendal most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (27 games, 40.7% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 123 games.
What is Martin Oksendal's FIDE rating?
Martin Oksendal is currently rated 2,291 in classical chess, 2,309 in rapid and 2,195 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,319 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Martin Oksendal played?
Our database contains 245 games by Martin Oksendal, covering Dec 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 83 wins, 70 draws, 92 losses (33.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Oksendal?
245 games by Martin Oksendal 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.