Prepare against Oddvar Kristiansen
Norway · World #149,695 classical · FIDE ID 1515977
When preparing against Oddvar Kristiansen, expect 1.e4 in 62% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%).
Our database contains 39 games by Oddvar Kristiansen, covering Aug 2015 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Oddvar Kristiansen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Oddvar Kristiansen 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 | 1,596 | 1,687 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 12 | 6 | 21 | 30.8% |
| As White | 21 | 7 | 4 | 10 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 18 | 5 | 2 | 11 | 27.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Oddvar Kristiansen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Oddvar Kristiansen's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 61.9% | 46.2% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 19.0% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 62% of White games, 46.2% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Kristiansen usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …c5 (23% of these games) — Kristiansen usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (23% of these games) — Kristiansen usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 19% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Kristiansen usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Kristiansen usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Kristiansen usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 66.7% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 3 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 87.5% | 42.9% |
| d5 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Oddvar Kristiansen's chess games
All 39 games by Oddvar Kristiansen in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2015 - Oct 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: 12 wins, 6 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E98 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E68 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C37 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2010 | Olav Age Erikstad | 1,621 | ch-Stjernen CC | D44 |
| Jan 2016 | Oddbjorn Sjogren | 1,571 | ch-Stjernen CC B | B20 |
| Jul 2019 | Atle Starli | 1,526 | ch-NOR Seniors B | E68 |
| Apr 2017 | Christer Vinje Gimse | 1,478 | ch-Stjernen CC B | B34 |
| Jan 2016 | Christian Omre | 1,400 | ch-Stjernen CC B | B19 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Stjernen CC B | 2017 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,449 |
| ch-NOR Class3 | 2013 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,261 |
| ch-Stjernen CC | 2011 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,315 |
| chB-NOR | 2006 | 4 | 2 | 1,372 |
| ch-NOR Seniors B | 2019 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,536 |
| Oslo CC-ch | 2015 | 3 | 1 | 1,099 |
| Stjernen Autumn | 2011 | 2 | 1 | 1,297 |
| chB-NOR Open | 2006 | 1 | 0 | 1,405 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Oddvar Kristiansen's chess games?
39 games by Oddvar Kristiansen, from Aug 2015 to Oct 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 Kristiansen has played.
What does Oddvar Kristiansen play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Oddvar Kristiansen opens with 1.e4 (62% of games), 1.Nf3 (19% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Oddvar Kristiansen answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...e5 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Oddvar Kristiansen play as White?
As White, Oddvar Kristiansen's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Classical (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Oddvar Kristiansen play as Black?
As Black, Oddvar Kristiansen most often plays: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack (2 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Oddvar Kristiansen's FIDE rating?
Oddvar Kristiansen is currently rated 1,596 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,687 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Oddvar Kristiansen played?
Our database contains 39 games by Oddvar Kristiansen, covering Aug 2015 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 6 draws, 21 losses (30.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Oddvar Kristiansen?
39 games by Oddvar Kristiansen 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.