Prepare against Odd Gunnar Heitun
Norway · World #110,558 classical · FIDE ID 1515853
When preparing against Odd Gunnar Heitun, expect 1.d4 in 39% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 33 games by Odd Gunnar Heitun, covering Aug 2014 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Odd Gunnar Heitun's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Odd Gunnar Heitun 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 | 1,700 | 1,780 | Jun 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,728 | 1,780 | Jun 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,641 | 1,773 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 10 | 3 | 20 | 30.3% |
| As White | 18 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 11.1% |
| As Black | 15 | 8 | 1 | 6 | 53.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Odd Gunnar Heitun's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Odd Gunnar Heitun's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 7 | 38.9% | 7.1% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 33.3% | 25.0% |
| e4 | 5 | 27.8% | 20.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 39% of White games, 7.1% score
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Heitun usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Heitun usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Heitun usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 33% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Heitun usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Heitun usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Heitun usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 6 | 100.0% | 58.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Odd Gunnar Heitun's chess games
All 33 games by Odd Gunnar Heitun in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2014 - Oct 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: 10 wins, 3 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D94 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% | |
| C41 | Latvian Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A16 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C52 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% | |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2014 | Frode Arntsen | 1,803 | Fagernes Norsk Open B | B01 |
| Feb 2020 | Maximilian L Lystad | 1,710 | Kragero Resort Chess 2020 | ELO Group | — |
| Apr 2014 | Gunnar Bue | 1,693 | Fagernes Norsk Open B | E11 |
| Apr 2014 | Sverre S Dyrhaug | 1,574 | Fagernes Norsk Open B | C50 |
| Jul 2015 | Roar Thorstensen | 1,451 | ch-NOR Seniors A | C44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fagernes Norsk Open B | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 1,653 |
| ch-NOR Seniors A | 2015 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,438 |
| Kragero Resort Chess 2020 | ELO Group | 2020 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,684 |
| Kragero Resort Chess International 2022 | ELO Group | 2022 | 3 | 1 | 1,215 |
| Kragero Open B | 2020 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,514 |
| ch-NOR Class 2 | 2018 | 2 | 0 | 1,203 |
| Kragero Open | 2022 | 2 | 0 | 1,386 |
| Kragerø Grand Prix 2026 - VT TOUR | B | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,358 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Odd Gunnar Heitun's chess games?
33 games by Odd Gunnar Heitun, from Aug 2014 to Oct 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 Gunnar Heitun has played.
What does Odd Gunnar Heitun play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Odd Gunnar Heitun opens with 1.d4 (39% of games), 1.Nf3 (33% of games), 1.e4 (28% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Odd Gunnar Heitun answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Odd Gunnar Heitun play as White?
As White, Odd Gunnar Heitun's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Odd Gunnar Heitun play as Black?
As Black, Odd Gunnar Heitun most often plays: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Odd Gunnar Heitun's FIDE rating?
Odd Gunnar Heitun is currently rated 1,700 in classical chess, 1,728 in rapid and 1,641 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,780 (Jun 2024).
How many games has Odd Gunnar Heitun played?
Our database contains 33 games by Odd Gunnar Heitun, covering Aug 2014 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 3 draws, 20 losses (30.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Odd Gunnar Heitun?
33 games by Odd Gunnar Heitun 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.