Prepare against Oddvar U Voll
Norway · World #33,351 classical · FIDE ID 1533827
Our database contains 92 games by Oddvar U Voll, covering Jan 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Oddvar U Voll's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Oddvar U Voll 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 | 1,967 | 1,993 | Nov 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,920 | 1,954 | Jan 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,940 | 1,974 | Jan 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92 | 34 | 18 | 40 | 37.0% |
| As White | 50 | 24 | 9 | 17 | 48.0% |
| As Black | 42 | 10 | 9 | 23 | 23.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Oddvar U Voll's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Oddvar U Voll's side.
First moves as White (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 44 | 88.0% | 55.7% |
| d4 | 6 | 12.0% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 55.7% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Voll usually continues c3 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Voll usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Voll usually continues Nf3 (87.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 12% of White games, 66.7% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Voll usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …f5 (17% of these games) — Voll usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Voll usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 8 | 53.3% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 7 | 46.7% | 21.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 7 | 38.9% | 35.7% |
| d5 | 4 | 22.2% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 11.1% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
Oddvar U Voll's chess games
All 92 games by Oddvar U Voll 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: 34 wins, 18 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A08 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| D94 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Hans Olav Lahlum | 2,200 | chT-NOR east | D31 |
| Jul 2016 | Mogens Thuesen | 2,200 | Helsingor Xtracon Open | B10 |
| Jul 2016 | Jens Jorgen Christiansen | 2,170 | Helsingor Xtracon Open | D94 |
| Jul 2019 | Torbjorn Ivarsson | 2,119 | Helsingor Xtracon Open | C00 |
| Jan 1994 | Ingrid Dahl | 2,115 | chT-NOR east | D44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2019 | 40 | 19.5 | 1,962 |
| 18th ch-EU Seniors 50 | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,865 |
| 45th Arco Open | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,845 |
| 43rd Arco Open | 2021 | 8 | 4 | 1,957 |
| Kragero Open | 2017 | 7 | 1 | 1,912 |
| chT-NOR east | 1994 | 6 | 4 | 2,313 |
| 44th Arco Open | 2022 | 6 | 2 | 1,856 |
| ch-DEN Kort 1-1 | 2019 | 5 | 3 | 2,029 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Oddvar U Voll's chess games?
92 games by Oddvar U Voll, 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 U Voll has played.
What does Oddvar U Voll play on the first move as White?
Across 50 games with White in our database, Oddvar U Voll opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Oddvar U Voll answers 1...d6 (53% of games), 1...d5 (47% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (39% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games).
What openings does Oddvar U Voll play as White?
As White, Oddvar U Voll's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (12 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 50 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Oddvar U Voll play as Black?
As Black, Oddvar U Voll most often plays: Pirc Defense: Lion System (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 42 games.
What is Oddvar U Voll's FIDE rating?
Oddvar U Voll is currently rated 1,967 in classical chess, 1,920 in rapid and 1,940 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,993 (Nov 2016).
How many games has Oddvar U Voll played?
Our database contains 92 games by Oddvar U Voll, covering Jan 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 18 draws, 40 losses (37.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Oddvar U Voll?
92 games by Oddvar U Voll 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.