Prepare against Oddvar Eriksen
Norway · World #118,675 classical · FIDE ID 1535676
When preparing against Oddvar Eriksen, expect 1.d4 in 67% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (74% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%).
Our database contains 51 games by Oddvar Eriksen, covering Jan 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Oddvar Eriksen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Oddvar Eriksen 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 | 1,677 | 1,741 | Jan 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,553 | 1,713 | Mar 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,410 | 1,630 | Jan 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 24 | 9 | 18 | 47.1% |
| As White | 24 | 12 | 4 | 8 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 27 | 12 | 5 | 10 | 44.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Oddvar Eriksen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Oddvar Eriksen's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 16 | 66.7% | 59.4% |
| e4 | 8 | 33.3% | 56.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 67% of White games, 59.4% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Eriksen usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Eriksen usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Eriksen usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 33% of White games, 56.3% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Eriksen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Eriksen usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Eriksen usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 73.7% | 60.7% |
| e5 | 3 | 15.8% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 75.0% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
Oddvar Eriksen's chess games
All 51 games by Oddvar Eriksen in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2016 - 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: 24 wins, 9 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D40 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A43 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E00 | Indian Defense: Seirawan Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2002 | Jonas A Ingvaldsen | 1,797 | John Dahlgren Memorial | A40 |
| Jan 2003 | Sigmund Lunde | 1,693 | ch-Sarpsborg CC | D02 |
| Feb 2003 | Tormod Rangoy | 1,686 | ch-Sarpsborg CC | B30 |
| Jan 2003 | Dag Andersen | 1,585 | ch-Sarpsborg CC | A46 |
| Sep 2002 | Sudhir Kumar Gupta | 1,177 | John Dahlgren Memorial | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Sarpsborg CC | 2003 | 19 | 15.5 | 1,675 |
| ch-Nordic Seniors | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,683 |
| Sarpsborg Open | 2001 | 8 | 3 | 1,485 |
| John Dahlgren Memorial | 2002 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,547 |
| Castlebar Chess Festival | 1969 | 6 | 2.5 | – |
| chB-DEN | 1988 | 1 | 0 | 1,910 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Oddvar Eriksen's chess games?
51 games by Oddvar Eriksen, from Jan 2016 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 Oddvar Eriksen has played.
What does Oddvar Eriksen play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Oddvar Eriksen opens with 1.d4 (67% of games), 1.e4 (33% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Oddvar Eriksen answers 1...c5 (74% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games).
What openings does Oddvar Eriksen play as White?
As White, Oddvar Eriksen's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Oddvar Eriksen play as Black?
As Black, Oddvar Eriksen most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Oddvar Eriksen's FIDE rating?
Oddvar Eriksen is currently rated 1,677 in classical chess, 1,553 in rapid and 1,410 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,741 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Oddvar Eriksen played?
Our database contains 51 games by Oddvar Eriksen, covering Jan 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 9 draws, 18 losses (47.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Oddvar Eriksen?
51 games by Oddvar Eriksen 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.