Prepare against Oystein Hjertenes
Norway · World #47,899 classical · FIDE ID 1500449
Our database contains 172 games by Oystein Hjertenes, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Oystein Hjertenes's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Oystein Hjertenes 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 | 1,901 | 2,250 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,992 | 2,001 | Oct 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 172 | 45 | 76 | 51 | 26.2% |
| As White | 89 | 28 | 40 | 21 | 31.5% |
| As Black | 83 | 17 | 36 | 30 | 20.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Oystein Hjertenes's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Oystein Hjertenes's side.
First moves as White (89 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 62 | 69.7% | 52.4% |
| e4 | 25 | 28.1% | 58.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 70% of White games, 52.4% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Hjertenes usually continues g3 (46.2% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Hjertenes usually continues c4 (45.0% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Hjertenes usually continues g3 (70.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 28% of White games, 58.0% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Hjertenes usually continues Nf3 (81.3% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Hjertenes usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Hjertenes usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 27 | 58.7% | 38.9% |
| c5 | 9 | 19.6% | 22.2% |
| e6 | 8 | 17.4% | 56.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 4.3% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 14 | 63.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 22.7% | 40.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 13.6% | 50.0% |
Oystein Hjertenes's chess games
All 172 games by Oystein Hjertenes in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 45 wins, 76 draws, 51 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Réti Opening | 21 | 8/9/4 | 38.1% |
| A39 | English Opening | 9 | 1/6/2 | 11.1% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| E62 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B15 | Modern Defense | 48 | 9/23/16 | 18.8% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2011 | Emili Simon Padros | 2,258 | 21st Wch Seniors | D02 |
| Nov 2019 | Josef Jurek | 2,250 | 29th Wch Seniors 65 | A04 |
| Mar 2014 | Rudolf Mueller | 2,190 | ch-EU Seniors 65 14th | B06 |
| Feb 2010 | Boris Rozov | 2,174 | 12th chT-EU Seniors | B08 |
| Jan 2000 | Karl Andre Skare | 2,147 | chT-NOR 9900 | A30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NATO | 1995 | 18 | 10 | 2,119 |
| 23rd Wch Seniors | 2013 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,041 |
| 26th Wch Seniors 65 | 2016 | 11 | 5 | 1,938 |
| 28th Wch Seniors 65 | 2018 | 11 | 5 | 1,884 |
| 29th Wch Seniors 65 | 2019 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,935 |
| 13th ch-EU Seniors | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 2,142 |
| ch-EU Seniors 65 14th | 2014 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,145 |
| 22nd Olympiad | 1976 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,345 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Oystein Hjertenes's chess games?
172 games by Oystein Hjertenes, from Apr 2003 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 Oystein Hjertenes has played.
What does Oystein Hjertenes play on the first move as White?
Across 89 games with White in our database, Oystein Hjertenes opens with 1.Nf3 (70% of games), 1.e4 (28% of games), 1.g3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Oystein Hjertenes answers 1...g6 (59% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (64% of games), 1...Nf6 (23% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games).
What openings does Oystein Hjertenes play as White?
As White, Oystein Hjertenes's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (21 games, 38.1% win rate); English Opening (9 games, 11.1% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 89 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Oystein Hjertenes play as Black?
As Black, Oystein Hjertenes most often plays: Modern Defense (48 games, 18.8% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 83 games.
What is Oystein Hjertenes's FIDE rating?
Oystein Hjertenes is currently rated 1,901 in classical chess, 1,992 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,250 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Oystein Hjertenes played?
Our database contains 172 games by Oystein Hjertenes, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 45 wins, 76 draws, 51 losses (26.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Oystein Hjertenes?
172 games by Oystein Hjertenes 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.