Prepare against Ole Christian Moen
FM · Norway · World #11,351 classical · FIDE ID 1500457
Our database contains 607 games by Ole Christian Moen, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ole Christian Moen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ole Christian Moen 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 | 2,149 | 2,300 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,037 | 2,251 | May 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,060 | 2,232 | Oct 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 607 | 249 | 140 | 218 | 41.0% |
| As White | 305 | 135 | 74 | 96 | 44.3% |
| As Black | 302 | 114 | 66 | 122 | 37.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ole Christian Moen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ole Christian Moen's side.
First moves as White (305 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 278 | 91.1% | 57.4% |
| Nf3 | 15 | 4.9% | 33.3% |
| d4 | 5 | 1.6% | 60.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 1.0% | 83.3% |
| g3 | 3 | 1.0% | 66.7% |
| b4 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 57.4% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Moen usually continues Nf3 (46.8% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Moen usually continues Nf3 (67.1% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Moen usually continues d4 (54.4% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Moen usually continues g3 (70.0% score)
- …g6 (33% of these games) — Moen usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Moen usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (126 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 111 | 88.1% | 51.8% |
| c5 | 6 | 4.8% | 58.3% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 4.0% | 20.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (120 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 115 | 95.8% | 46.5% |
| d6 | 3 | 2.5% | 83.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Ole Christian Moen's chess games
All 607 games by Ole Christian Moen in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 249 wins, 140 draws, 218 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 44 | 16/10/18 | 36.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 23 | 11/5/7 | 47.8% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 18 | 8/5/5 | 44.4% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 17 | 9/3/5 | 52.9% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 2/4/6 | 16.7% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 11 | 7/3/1 | 63.6% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A55 | Indian Defense | 44 | 17/9/18 | 38.6% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 21 | 5/6/10 | 23.8% |
| C79 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 17 | 7/3/7 | 41.2% |
| A15 | English Opening | 16 | 8/6/2 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 16 | 7/2/7 | 43.8% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 13 | 3/3/7 | 23.1% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1989 | Simen Agdestein | 2,605 | ch-NOR | C11 |
| Jan 1994 | Einar J Gausel | 2,485 | Arnold Cup | A37 |
| Jan 1981 | Axel Ornstein | 2,475 | Eksjo-09 | C12 |
| Jan 1981 | Lars Karlsson | 2,465 | Eksjo-09 | B73 |
| Oct 2023 | Lubomir Ftacnik | 2,451 | 31st Wch Seniors 65 | B72 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NOR | 2013 | 148 | 65.5 | 2,274 |
| chB-NOR | 2023 | 39 | 20.5 | 2,104 |
| chT-NOR | 2006 | 28 | 19 | 2,274 |
| ch-NOR Master | 2019 | 21 | 12 | 2,188 |
| chT-NOR east | 1994 | 20 | 14 | 2,468 |
| Kringsja International Open | 1978 | 18 | 7.5 | 2,297 |
| chT-NOR Club | 2024 | 16 | 10 | 2,098 |
| Norwich Junior International U18 | 1972 | 15 | 3 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ole Christian Moen's chess games?
607 games by Ole Christian Moen, from Apr 2003 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 Ole Christian Moen has played.
What does Ole Christian Moen play on the first move as White?
Across 305 games with White in our database, Ole Christian Moen opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ole Christian Moen answers 1...e5 (88% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games), 1...Nf6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games).
What openings does Ole Christian Moen play as White?
As White, Ole Christian Moen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (44 games, 36.4% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (23 games, 47.8% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (18 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 305 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ole Christian Moen play as Black?
As Black, Ole Christian Moen most often plays: Indian Defense (44 games, 38.6% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (21 games, 23.8% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred (17 games, 41.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 302 games.
What is Ole Christian Moen's FIDE rating?
Ole Christian Moen is currently rated 2,149 in classical chess, 2,037 in rapid and 2,060 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,300 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Ole Christian Moen played?
Our database contains 607 games by Ole Christian Moen, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 249 wins, 140 draws, 218 losses (41.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ole Christian Moen?
607 games by Ole Christian Moen 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.