Prepare against Martin Osttveit
Norway · World #35,321 classical · FIDE ID 1502522
Our database contains 191 games by Martin Osttveit, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Martin Osttveit's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Osttveit 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 | 1,957 | 2,090 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,999 | 2,007 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,979 | 2,073 | Oct 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 191 | 61 | 57 | 73 | 31.9% |
| As White | 90 | 33 | 24 | 33 | 36.7% |
| As Black | 101 | 28 | 33 | 40 | 27.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Osttveit's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Osttveit's side.
First moves as White (90 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 39 | 43.3% | 55.1% |
| g3 | 17 | 18.9% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 15 | 16.7% | 63.3% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 14.4% | 30.8% |
| d4 | 6 | 6.7% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 43% of White games, 55.1% score
- …c5 (64% of these games) — Osttveit usually continues Nc3 (47.2% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Osttveit usually continues d3 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (8% of these games) — Osttveit usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.g3 — 19% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Osttveit usually continues Bg2 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Osttveit usually continues Bg2 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (18% of these games) — Osttveit usually continues Bg2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 35.6% | 40.6% |
| g6 | 12 | 26.7% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 7 | 15.6% | 42.9% |
| d6 | 6 | 13.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 8.9% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 51.3% | 52.5% |
| g6 | 12 | 30.8% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 4 | 10.3% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 5.1% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
Martin Osttveit's chess games
All 191 games by Martin Osttveit in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 61 wins, 57 draws, 73 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 18 | 6/5/7 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Hungarian Opening | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B26 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A38 | English Opening | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 17 | 7/5/5 | 41.2% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A08 | Hungarian Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2004 | Kjetil A. Lie | 2,430 | ch-NOR Open | A20 |
| Dec 2003 | Juan Manuel Bellon Lopez | 2,423 | 33rd Rilton Cup | A06 |
| Aug 2000 | David Bekker-Jensen | 2,320 | Gausdal Eikrem Memorial | A56 |
| Dec 2003 | Giuseppe Valenti | 2,305 | 33rd Rilton Cup | B07 |
| Jan 2002 | Tor Gulbrandsen | 2,293 | chT-NOR qualifier | E18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gausdal Eikrem Memorial | 2000 | 18 | 8 | 2,210 |
| Wch U20 | 2003 | 12 | 3 | 2,011 |
| 22nd Politiken Cup | 2000 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,228 |
| ch-EU U14 | 1997 | 9 | 4 | 2,115 |
| ch-NOR Open | 2004 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,256 |
| chB-NOR Open | 2000 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,395 |
| ch-NOR U18 | 2001 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,179 |
| Porsgrunn U18 | 1996 | 9 | 4 | 1,802 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Osttveit's chess games?
191 games by Martin Osttveit, from Apr 2003 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 Martin Osttveit has played.
What does Martin Osttveit play on the first move as White?
Across 90 games with White in our database, Martin Osttveit opens with 1.e4 (43% of games), 1.g3 (19% of games), 1.c4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Osttveit answers 1...c5 (36% of games), 1...g6 (27% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (51% of games), 1...g6 (31% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Martin Osttveit play as White?
As White, Martin Osttveit's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Hungarian Opening (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Réti Opening (10 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 90 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Osttveit play as Black?
As Black, Martin Osttveit most often plays: Modern Defense (17 games, 41.2% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 101 games.
What is Martin Osttveit's FIDE rating?
Martin Osttveit is currently rated 1,957 in classical chess, 1,999 in rapid and 1,979 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,090 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Martin Osttveit played?
Our database contains 191 games by Martin Osttveit, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 61 wins, 57 draws, 73 losses (31.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Osttveit?
191 games by Martin Osttveit 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.