Prepare against Odd Erling Mikalsen
Norway · World #45,078 classical · FIDE ID 1506471
Our database contains 414 games by Odd Erling Mikalsen, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Odd Erling Mikalsen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Odd Erling Mikalsen 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 | 1,913 | 1,996 | Sep 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,841 | 1,976 | Jan 2012 |
| Blitz | 1,900 | 1,985 | Jan 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 414 | 227 | 58 | 129 | 54.8% |
| As White | 207 | 116 | 30 | 61 | 56.0% |
| As Black | 207 | 111 | 28 | 68 | 53.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Odd Erling Mikalsen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Odd Erling Mikalsen's side.
First moves as White (207 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 166 | 80.2% | 58.4% |
| d4 | 24 | 11.6% | 91.7% |
| c4 | 11 | 5.3% | 63.6% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 2.9% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 80% of White games, 58.4% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Mikalsen usually continues Nc3 (52.6% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Mikalsen usually continues Nf3 (70.8% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Mikalsen usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 12% of White games, 91.7% score
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Mikalsen usually continues c4 (91.7% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Mikalsen usually continues c4 (78.6% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Mikalsen usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (88 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 62 | 70.5% | 57.3% |
| c6 | 10 | 11.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 7 | 8.0% | 71.4% |
| c5 | 5 | 5.7% | 70.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 72 | 88.9% | 56.9% |
| f5 | 4 | 4.9% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 3.7% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
Odd Erling Mikalsen's chess games
All 414 games by Odd Erling Mikalsen in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - 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: 227 wins, 58 draws, 129 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 57 | 25/9/23 | 43.9% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 15 | 6/3/6 | 40.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 10 | 7/0/3 | 70.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 6 | 6/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 35 | 21/6/8 | 60.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 23 | 9/3/11 | 39.1% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 16 | 8/3/5 | 50.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| A11 | English Opening | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2001 | Trond Romsdal | 2,196 | Hammerfest Open | A51 |
| Sep 2006 | Joachim Solberg | 2,149 | Kalotturneringen | C01 |
| Feb 2010 | Kjell Ole Kristensen | 2,149 | chT-NOR Nord | B23 |
| Oct 2001 | Tommy Indbryn | 2,131 | ch-Finnmark Qual | B23 |
| Mar 2009 | Pavel Aronin | 2,091 | 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-A | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Alta CC | 2016 | 77 | 57 | 1,624 |
| Alta Hostturnering | 2005 | 37 | 26 | 1,517 |
| Alta Bymesterskap | 2003 | 32 | 21 | 1,399 |
| Kalotturneringen | 2006 | 28 | 15 | 1,546 |
| ch-Alta ASK CC | 2009 | 27 | 23 | 1,561 |
| Alta Autumn | 2013 | 20 | 15 | 1,645 |
| chT-NOR | 2013 | 16 | 7 | 1,648 |
| Alta Open | 2012 | 14 | 11 | 1,835 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Steinar Arild (16 games) · Aksel Brasoy (14 games) · Kristian Talberg (12 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Odd Erling Mikalsen's chess games?
414 games by Odd Erling Mikalsen, from Jul 2009 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 Odd Erling Mikalsen has played.
What does Odd Erling Mikalsen play on the first move as White?
Across 207 games with White in our database, Odd Erling Mikalsen opens with 1.e4 (80% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Odd Erling Mikalsen answers 1...e5 (70% of games), 1...c6 (11% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...f5 (5% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Odd Erling Mikalsen play as White?
As White, Odd Erling Mikalsen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (57 games, 43.9% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (15 games, 40.0% win rate); King's Indian Attack (10 games, 70.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 207 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Odd Erling Mikalsen play as Black?
As Black, Odd Erling Mikalsen most often plays: Budapest Defense (35 games, 60.0% win rate); Italian Game (23 games, 39.1% win rate); Indian Defense (16 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 207 games.
What is Odd Erling Mikalsen's FIDE rating?
Odd Erling Mikalsen is currently rated 1,913 in classical chess, 1,841 in rapid and 1,900 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,996 (Sep 2010).
How many games has Odd Erling Mikalsen played?
Our database contains 414 games by Odd Erling Mikalsen, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 227 wins, 58 draws, 129 losses (54.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Odd Erling Mikalsen?
414 games by Odd Erling Mikalsen 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.