Prepare against Oivind Johansen
FM · Norway · World #24,546 classical · FIDE ID 1501119
Our database contains 147 games by Oivind Johansen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Oivind Johansen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Oivind Johansen 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 | 2,021 | 2,238 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,145 | 2,170 | May 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,060 | 2,188 | Sep 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 147 | 47 | 38 | 62 | 32.0% |
| As White | 75 | 25 | 19 | 31 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 72 | 22 | 19 | 31 | 30.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Oivind Johansen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Oivind Johansen's side.
First moves as White (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 70 | 93.3% | 47.9% |
| c4 | 3 | 4.0% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 93% of White games, 47.9% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Johansen usually continues c4 (43.8% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Johansen usually continues c4 (61.8% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Johansen usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 4% of White games, 33.3% score
- …e5 (67% of these games) — Johansen usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Johansen usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 13 | 39.4% | 30.8% |
| d5 | 11 | 33.3% | 54.5% |
| c5 | 5 | 15.2% | 20.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 6.1% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 6.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 28 | 100.0% | 44.6% |
Oivind Johansen's chess games
All 147 games by Oivind Johansen in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 47 wins, 38 draws, 62 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| E69 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A33 | English Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A10 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 3/4/6 | 23.1% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 12 | 3/2/7 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 10 | 2/6/2 | 20.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B82 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1993 | Ivar Bern | 2,395 | Arnold Cup | E42 |
| Jan 1990 | Graham K Burgess | 2,335 | Peer Gynt | E63 |
| Jan 1992 | Joran Aulin-Jansson | 2,310 | chT-NOR east | B07 |
| Jan 1993 | Einar Hatlebakk | 2,300 | chT-NOR east | D59 |
| Dec 2002 | Bjarte Leer Salvesen | 2,278 | chT-NOR east 0203 | A38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2018 | 30 | 16.5 | 2,068 |
| chT-NOR east | 1994 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,381 |
| Gausdal Int | 1993 | 13 | 4 | 2,283 |
| 4th Canarias en Red prel | 2004 | 13 | 7 | 2,193 |
| 11th Cappelle Open | 1995 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,361 |
| chB-NOR | 2015 | 8 | 5 | 2,272 |
| Peer Gynt | 1991 | 8 | 1.5 | 2,160 |
| chT-NOR east 0203 | 2003 | 8 | 1.5 | 2,070 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Oivind Johansen's chess games?
147 games by Oivind Johansen, from Apr 2003 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 Oivind Johansen has played.
What does Oivind Johansen play on the first move as White?
Across 75 games with White in our database, Oivind Johansen opens with 1.d4 (93% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Oivind Johansen answers 1...d6 (39% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Oivind Johansen play as White?
As White, Oivind Johansen's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 75 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Oivind Johansen play as Black?
As Black, Oivind Johansen most often plays: Benoni Defense (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Pirc Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (10 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 72 games.
What is Oivind Johansen's FIDE rating?
Oivind Johansen is currently rated 2,021 in classical chess, 2,145 in rapid and 2,060 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,238 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Oivind Johansen played?
Our database contains 147 games by Oivind Johansen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 47 wins, 38 draws, 62 losses (32.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Oivind Johansen?
147 games by Oivind Johansen 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.