Prepare against Oivind Jakobsen
Norway · World #98,235 classical · FIDE ID 1507630
When preparing against Oivind Jakobsen, expect 1.Nf3 in 43% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (73% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (53%).
Our database contains 101 games by Oivind Jakobsen, covering Oct 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Oivind Jakobsen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Oivind Jakobsen 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 | 1,734 | 1,761 | Jun 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,691 | 1,747 | Dec 2012 |
| Blitz | 1,732 | 1,732 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 101 | 27 | 20 | 54 | 26.7% |
| As White | 51 | 14 | 11 | 26 | 27.5% |
| As Black | 50 | 13 | 9 | 28 | 26.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Oivind Jakobsen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Oivind Jakobsen's side.
First moves as White (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 22 | 43.1% | 31.8% |
| d4 | 14 | 27.5% | 42.9% |
| c4 | 8 | 15.7% | 37.5% |
| e4 | 6 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 43% of White games, 31.8% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Jakobsen usually continues c4 (30.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Jakobsen usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Jakobsen usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 27% of White games, 42.9% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Jakobsen usually continues c4 (12.5% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Jakobsen usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Jakobsen usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 72.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 22.7% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 52.9% | 61.1% |
| c6 | 4 | 23.5% | 12.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 17.6% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
Oivind Jakobsen's chess games
All 101 games by Oivind Jakobsen in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - Aug 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: 27 wins, 20 draws, 54 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A09 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B30 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D47 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2008 | Guenter Casny | 1,889 | Berlin Unicorn Open | D45 |
| May 2011 | Odd Erling Mikalsen | 1,789 | ch-NOR Noth A | A10 |
| Jul 2026 | Egil Fagerbekk | 1,699 | Landsturneringen 2026 | Senior 65 | A34 |
| Nov 2013 | Amir Keadana | 1,651 | Tromsoe NGP Open | D93 |
| Jul 2026 | Sigurd Tjelmeland | 1,650 | Landsturneringen 2026 | Senior 65 | E60 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arctic Chess Challenge | 2008 | 14 | 4 | 1,782 |
| ch-NOR Class3 | 2015 | 10 | 5 | 1,340 |
| Berlin Unicorn Open | 2008 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,816 |
| 20th Goch Open | 2009 | 7 | 3 | 1,694 |
| Landsturneringen 2026 | Senior 65 | 2026 | 7 | 3 | 1,710 |
| Kalotturneringen | 2007 | 6 | 3 | 1,448 |
| ch-Nord Norsk | 2008 | 6 | 2 | 1,112 |
| Tromsoesjakken Open | 2007 | 5 | 1 | 1,219 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Oivind Jakobsen's chess games?
101 games by Oivind Jakobsen, from Oct 2008 to Aug 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 Oivind Jakobsen has played.
What does Oivind Jakobsen play on the first move as White?
Across 51 games with White in our database, Oivind Jakobsen opens with 1.Nf3 (43% of games), 1.d4 (27% of games), 1.c4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Oivind Jakobsen answers 1...c5 (73% of games), 1...e6 (23% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (53% of games), 1...c6 (24% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games).
What openings does Oivind Jakobsen play as White?
As White, Oivind Jakobsen's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 51 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Oivind Jakobsen play as Black?
As Black, Oivind Jakobsen most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 50 games.
What is Oivind Jakobsen's FIDE rating?
Oivind Jakobsen is currently rated 1,734 in classical chess, 1,691 in rapid and 1,732 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,761 (Jun 2025).
How many games has Oivind Jakobsen played?
Our database contains 101 games by Oivind Jakobsen, covering Oct 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 20 draws, 54 losses (26.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Oivind Jakobsen?
101 games by Oivind Jakobsen 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.