Prepare against Odd Ketil Selnes
Norway · World #62,210 classical · FIDE ID 1507796
When preparing against Odd Ketil Selnes, expect 1.d4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (38% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (55%).
Our database contains 102 games by Odd Ketil Selnes, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Odd Ketil Selnes's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Odd Ketil Selnes 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 | 1,848 | 1,878 | May 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,800 | 1,843 | Feb 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,860 | 1,889 | Feb 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 102 | 25 | 11 | 66 | 24.5% |
| As White | 47 | 11 | 5 | 31 | 23.4% |
| As Black | 55 | 14 | 6 | 35 | 25.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Odd Ketil Selnes's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Odd Ketil Selnes's side.
First moves as White (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 37 | 78.7% | 28.4% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 14.9% | 35.7% |
| e4 | 2 | 4.3% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 79% of White games, 28.4% score
- …d5 (51% of these games) — Selnes usually continues c4 (34.6% score)
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Selnes usually continues Nf3 (27.8% score)
- …d6 (3% of these games) — Selnes usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 15% of White games, 35.7% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Selnes usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Selnes usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (14% of these games) — Selnes usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 8 | 38.1% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 4 | 19.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 19.0% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 19.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 55.0% | 27.3% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 4 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
Odd Ketil Selnes's chess games
All 102 games by Odd Ketil Selnes in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 25 wins, 11 draws, 66 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 14 | 2/1/11 | 14.3% |
| E14 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D78 | Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D94 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2010 | Skjalg Rafnung | 1,957 | Narvik Rallarsjakken-A | B07 |
| Apr 2010 | Frank Remman | 1,925 | Narvik Rallarsjakken-A | D60 |
| Jun 2006 | Gunnar Bue | 1,856 | Tromsoe Midnight Sun | E62 |
| Aug 2007 | Maria Pitz Jacobsen | 1,804 | Arctic Chess Challenge | B06 |
| Oct 2009 | Oivind Jakobsen | 1,689 | Tromsoesjakken | A11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vadsosjakken Open | 1994 | 10 | 2.5 | – |
| chT-NOR Nord | 2011 | 10 | 2 | 1,876 |
| Arctic Chess Challenge | 2007 | 9 | 4 | 1,928 |
| Tromsoe Midnight Sun | 2006 | 9 | 4 | 1,978 |
| Tromsoesjakken Open | 1993 | 7 | 1.5 | – |
| ch-Barents Region B | 2004 | 6 | 0.5 | 1,216 |
| ch-NOR M2 | 1997 | 5 | 2 | – |
| ch-NOR Nord | 2010 | 5 | 1 | 1,686 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Odd Ketil Selnes's chess games?
102 games by Odd Ketil Selnes, from Oct 2007 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 Ketil Selnes has played.
What does Odd Ketil Selnes play on the first move as White?
Across 47 games with White in our database, Odd Ketil Selnes opens with 1.d4 (79% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Odd Ketil Selnes answers 1...c6 (38% of games), 1...d6 (19% of games), 1...g6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (55% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games), 1...f5 (20% of games).
What openings does Odd Ketil Selnes play as White?
As White, Odd Ketil Selnes's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (14 games, 14.3% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 47 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Odd Ketil Selnes play as Black?
As Black, Odd Ketil Selnes most often plays: Dutch Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 55 games.
What is Odd Ketil Selnes's FIDE rating?
Odd Ketil Selnes is currently rated 1,848 in classical chess, 1,800 in rapid and 1,860 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,878 (May 2025).
How many games has Odd Ketil Selnes played?
Our database contains 102 games by Odd Ketil Selnes, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 11 draws, 66 losses (24.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Odd Ketil Selnes?
102 games by Odd Ketil Selnes 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.