Prepare against Oystein Johnsen
Norway · World #44,557 classical · FIDE ID 1515861
Our database contains 235 games by Oystein Johnsen, covering Sep 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Oystein Johnsen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Oystein Johnsen 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 | 1,915 | 2,048 | Apr 2014 |
| Rapid | 1,898 | 2,014 | Jan 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,981 | 1,995 | May 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 235 | 88 | 61 | 86 | 37.4% |
| As White | 115 | 46 | 23 | 46 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 120 | 42 | 38 | 40 | 35.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Oystein Johnsen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Oystein Johnsen's side.
First moves as White (115 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 88 | 76.5% | 48.3% |
| Nf3 | 19 | 16.5% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 7 | 6.1% | 78.6% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 77% of White games, 48.3% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Johnsen usually continues Nf3 (48.4% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Johnsen usually continues Bf4 (57.1% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Johnsen usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 17% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Johnsen usually continues g3 (87.5% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Johnsen usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …f5 (11% of these games) — Johnsen usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 46 | 92.0% | 45.7% |
| d5 | 4 | 8.0% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 20 | 45.5% | 52.5% |
| f5 | 16 | 36.4% | 56.3% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 18.2% | 62.5% |
Oystein Johnsen's chess games
All 235 games by Oystein Johnsen in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - 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: 88 wins, 61 draws, 86 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 27 | 12/5/10 | 44.4% |
| D02 | London System | 26 | 11/7/8 | 42.3% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D04 | Colle System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A24 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 33 | 10/11/12 | 30.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 16 | 8/2/6 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2019 | Vladimir Shushpanov | 2,180 | WchT Seniors 65 | D30 |
| Jul 2013 | Diethelm Walther | 2,159 | 15th chT-EU Seniors | D03 |
| Aug 2012 | Boris Rumiancev | 2,157 | 12th ch-EU Seniors | C14 |
| Feb 2013 | Daniel Dr. Lovas | 2,134 | Kecskemet Caissa Rating 02 | A24 |
| Apr 2019 | Bragi Halldorsson | 2,112 | WchT Seniors 65 | D15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-DEN Seniors 65 | 2022 | 14 | 8 | 1,874 |
| WchT Seniors 65 | 2020 | 13 | 6 | 2,051 |
| ch-DEN Seniors | 2023 | 12 | 7 | 1,931 |
| 33rd Politiken Cup | 2011 | 10 | 5 | 1,904 |
| chT-EU Seniors 65 | 2017 | 10 | 3 | 1,976 |
| Budapest FS12 Nadassy | 2018 | 10 | 2 | 1,832 |
| Kecskemet Caissa Rating 02 | 2013 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,165 |
| 14th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2014 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,927 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Oystein Johnsen's chess games?
235 games by Oystein Johnsen, from Sep 2011 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 Johnsen has played.
What does Oystein Johnsen play on the first move as White?
Across 115 games with White in our database, Oystein Johnsen opens with 1.d4 (77% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Oystein Johnsen answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (45% of games), 1...f5 (36% of games), 1...Nf6 (18% of games).
What openings does Oystein Johnsen play as White?
As White, Oystein Johnsen's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (27 games, 44.4% win rate); London System (26 games, 42.3% win rate); Richter-Veresov Attack (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 115 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Oystein Johnsen play as Black?
As Black, Oystein Johnsen most often plays: Sicilian (33 games, 30.3% win rate); Dutch Defense (16 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (9 games, 55.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 120 games.
What is Oystein Johnsen's FIDE rating?
Oystein Johnsen is currently rated 1,915 in classical chess, 1,898 in rapid and 1,981 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,048 (Apr 2014).
How many games has Oystein Johnsen played?
Our database contains 235 games by Oystein Johnsen, covering Sep 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 88 wins, 61 draws, 86 losses (37.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Oystein Johnsen?
235 games by Oystein Johnsen 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.