Prepare against Oddgeir Ottesen
Iceland · World #53,653 classical · FIDE ID 2306816
Our database contains 34 games by Oddgeir Ottesen, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Oddgeir Ottesen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Oddgeir Ottesen 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 | 1,879 | 1,903 | Sep 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,836 | 1,836 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,840 | 1,846 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 9 | 1 | 24 | 26.5% |
| As White | 18 | 8 | 0 | 10 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 16 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 6.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Oddgeir Ottesen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Oddgeir Ottesen's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 100.0% | 44.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 44.4% score
- …c5 (67% of these games) — Ottesen usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Ottesen usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Ottesen usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 4 | 57.1% | 12.5% |
| c5 | 2 | 28.6% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 6 | 75.0% | 16.7% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
Oddgeir Ottesen's chess games
All 34 games by Oddgeir Ottesen in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 9 wins, 1 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A08 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E85 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2021 | Kristjan Edvardsson | 2,191 | chT1-ISL 1920 | B00 |
| Apr 2019 | Olafur Kristjansson | 2,078 | Reykjavik Open | B45 |
| Mar 2018 | Asgeir Mogensen | 1,947 | chT2-ISL 1718 | B33 |
| Nov 2018 | Bjorgvin S Gudmundsson | 1,936 | chT2-ISL 1819 | B34 |
| Nov 2018 | Arni H Kristjansson | 1,909 | chT2-ISL 1819 | B49 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-ISL 1718 | 2018 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,878 |
| chT-ISL 0910 | 2010 | 6 | 0 | 1,981 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2019 | 5 | 3 | 1,879 |
| chT2-ISL 1819 | 2019 | 5 | 2 | 1,896 |
| chT2-ISL 1011 | 2010 | 4 | 0 | 1,786 |
| chT1-ISL 1920 | 2021 | 4 | 2 | 1,834 |
| Gardabaer Open | 2021 | 3 | 0 | 1,595 |
| chT2-ISL 2122 | 2021 | 1 | 0 | 1,628 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Oddgeir Ottesen's chess games?
34 games by Oddgeir Ottesen, from Jul 2008 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 Oddgeir Ottesen has played.
What does Oddgeir Ottesen play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Oddgeir Ottesen opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Oddgeir Ottesen answers 1...e6 (57% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does Oddgeir Ottesen play as White?
As White, Oddgeir Ottesen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Oddgeir Ottesen play as Black?
As Black, Oddgeir Ottesen most often plays: Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Oddgeir Ottesen's FIDE rating?
Oddgeir Ottesen is currently rated 1,879 in classical chess, 1,836 in rapid and 1,840 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,903 (Sep 2009).
How many games has Oddgeir Ottesen played?
Our database contains 34 games by Oddgeir Ottesen, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 1 draws, 24 losses (26.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Oddgeir Ottesen?
34 games by Oddgeir Ottesen 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.