Prepare against Odd Gunnar Malin
Norway · World #59,078 classical · FIDE ID 1509950
Our database contains 322 games by Odd Gunnar Malin, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Odd Gunnar Malin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Odd Gunnar Malin 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 | 1,859 | 1,859 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,791 | 1,831 | Nov 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 322 | 132 | 69 | 121 | 41.0% |
| As White | 161 | 62 | 37 | 62 | 38.5% |
| As Black | 161 | 70 | 32 | 59 | 43.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Odd Gunnar Malin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Odd Gunnar Malin's side.
First moves as White (161 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 86 | 53.4% | 50.6% |
| e4 | 39 | 24.2% | 42.3% |
| Nf3 | 36 | 22.4% | 56.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 53% of White games, 50.6% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Malin usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Malin usually continues c4 (60.7% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Malin usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 24% of White games, 42.3% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Malin usually continues Nf3 (27.3% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Malin usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Malin usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 48 | 65.8% | 51.0% |
| c5 | 19 | 26.0% | 39.5% |
| e5 | 4 | 5.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 54 | 100.0% | 55.6% |
Odd Gunnar Malin's chess games
All 322 games by Odd Gunnar Malin in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2010 - 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: 132 wins, 69 draws, 121 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
| D63 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 11 | 8/1/2 | 72.7% |
| D58 | Indian Defense | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A53 | Indian Defense | 16 | 7/4/5 | 43.8% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 13 | 7/1/5 | 53.8% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2001 | Viktor Paulsen | 1,810 | Hammerfest Open | A46 |
| Mar 2007 | Svein Harald Johnsen | 1,768 | Kvonsjakken | B01 |
| Feb 2005 | Jan Ove Odden | 1,619 | Vadso | A17 |
| Jul 2005 | Harald Halvorsen | 1,524 | chB-NOR | E97 |
| May 2007 | Eirik Nymo Isaksen | 1,503 | ch-Finnmark | E90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kalotturneringen | 2000 | 46 | 23.5 | 2,168 |
| Varturnering Open | 2007 | 34 | 22.5 | 1,601 |
| Klubbmesterskap | 2007 | 27 | 14 | 1,707 |
| ch-Vadso CC | 2012 | 26 | 17.5 | 1,555 |
| Vadsosjakken Open | 2000 | 19 | 8 | – |
| ch-Barents Region B | 2004 | 18 | 9 | 1,390 |
| Hostturnering | 1998 | 17 | 12 | – |
| Kirkenes Grand Prix Open | 2000 | 15 | 7 | 2,083 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Odd Gunnar Malin's chess games?
322 games by Odd Gunnar Malin, from Sep 2010 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 Gunnar Malin has played.
What does Odd Gunnar Malin play on the first move as White?
Across 161 games with White in our database, Odd Gunnar Malin opens with 1.d4 (53% of games), 1.e4 (24% of games), 1.Nf3 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Odd Gunnar Malin answers 1...c6 (66% of games), 1...c5 (26% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Odd Gunnar Malin play as White?
As White, Odd Gunnar Malin's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (11 games, 72.7% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 161 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Odd Gunnar Malin play as Black?
As Black, Odd Gunnar Malin most often plays: Indian Defense (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (13 games, 53.8% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (11 games, 63.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 161 games.
What is Odd Gunnar Malin's FIDE rating?
Odd Gunnar Malin is currently rated 1,859 in classical chess, 1,791 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,859 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Odd Gunnar Malin played?
Our database contains 322 games by Odd Gunnar Malin, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 132 wins, 69 draws, 121 losses (41.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Odd Gunnar Malin?
322 games by Odd Gunnar Malin 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.