Prepare against Odd Steinar Ormasen
Norway · World #87,545 classical · FIDE ID 1515640
When preparing against Odd Steinar Ormasen, expect 1.e4 in 47% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (28% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 80.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 288 games by Odd Steinar Ormasen, covering Jul 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Odd Steinar Ormasen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Odd Steinar Ormasen 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 | 1,766 | 1,912 | May 2014 |
| Rapid | 1,739 | 1,805 | Apr 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,654 | 1,795 | Jan 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 288 | 148 | 58 | 82 | 51.4% |
| As White | 145 | 83 | 27 | 35 | 57.2% |
| As Black | 143 | 65 | 31 | 47 | 45.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Odd Steinar Ormasen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Odd Steinar Ormasen's side.
First moves as White (145 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 68 | 46.9% | 67.6% |
| d4 | 56 | 38.6% | 67.9% |
| c4 | 11 | 7.6% | 54.5% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 4.1% | 66.7% |
| g3 | 2 | 1.4% | 75.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 47% of White games, 67.6% score
- …c5 (57% of these games) — Ormasen usually continues Nf3 (71.8% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Ormasen usually continues Nf3 (77.8% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Ormasen usually continues d4 (56.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 39% of White games, 67.9% score
- …Nf6 (70% of these games) — Ormasen usually continues c4 (72.5% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Ormasen usually continues c4 (65.0% score)
- …g6 (2% of these games) — Ormasen usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 19 | 28.4% | 65.8% |
| e6 | 17 | 25.4% | 76.5% |
| c6 | 14 | 20.9% | 60.7% |
| c5 | 13 | 19.4% | 53.8% |
| d6 | 2 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 35 | 60.3% | 51.4% |
| d5 | 18 | 31.0% | 44.4% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.4% | 75.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
Odd Steinar Ormasen's chess games
All 288 games by Odd Steinar Ormasen in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2013 - 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: 148 wins, 58 draws, 82 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 20 | 16/2/2 | 80.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| D02 | London System | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C01 | French Defense | 7 | 6/1/0 | 85.7% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A12 | English Opening | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2004 | Trond A Nilsen | 1,941 | ch-Hamar CC | D37 |
| Mar 2019 | Ole-Jakob Kristiansen | 1,935 | ch-Hamar CC A | B33 |
| Dec 2017 | Ole Hoel | 1,878 | Hamar Open A | E02 |
| Mar 2004 | Per M Svingen | 1,854 | ch-Hamar CC | B33 |
| Nov 2002 | Lars Pilo | 1,834 | Hamar Open A | B95 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Hamar CC | 2020 | 92 | 63 | 1,678 |
| Hamar Open A | 2018 | 77 | 38.5 | 1,635 |
| ch-Hamar CC A | 2019 | 36 | 23.5 | 1,752 |
| Hamar Open | 2013 | 36 | 20 | 1,545 |
| ch-Varen CC | 2006 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,317 |
| ch-Hamar Ridabu School A | 2016 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,689 |
| ch-Hamar Ridabu School | 2015 | 8 | 6 | 1,756 |
| Hamar Ridabu School A | 2019 | 7 | 4 | 1,724 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Geir Brobakken (24 games) · Ole Hoel (19 games) · Ragnar Holm (16 games) · Jan Borge Solbakken (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Odd Steinar Ormasen's chess games?
288 games by Odd Steinar Ormasen, from Jul 2013 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 Steinar Ormasen has played.
What does Odd Steinar Ormasen play on the first move as White?
Across 145 games with White in our database, Odd Steinar Ormasen opens with 1.e4 (47% of games), 1.d4 (39% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Odd Steinar Ormasen answers 1...e5 (28% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games), 1...c6 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (31% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Odd Steinar Ormasen play as White?
As White, Odd Steinar Ormasen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (20 games, 80.0% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 145 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Odd Steinar Ormasen play as Black?
As Black, Odd Steinar Ormasen most often plays: Indian Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); London System (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 143 games.
What is Odd Steinar Ormasen's FIDE rating?
Odd Steinar Ormasen is currently rated 1,766 in classical chess, 1,739 in rapid and 1,654 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,912 (May 2014).
How many games has Odd Steinar Ormasen played?
Our database contains 288 games by Odd Steinar Ormasen, covering Jul 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 148 wins, 58 draws, 82 losses (51.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Odd Steinar Ormasen?
288 games by Odd Steinar Ormasen 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.