Prepare against Oyvind Bentsen
Norway · World #26,114 classical · FIDE ID 1503626
Our database contains 230 games by Oyvind Bentsen, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Oyvind Bentsen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Oyvind Bentsen 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 | 2,010 | 2,216 | Jul 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,974 | 1,991 | May 2023 |
| Blitz | 1,991 | 2,041 | Apr 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 230 | 93 | 52 | 85 | 40.4% |
| As White | 119 | 54 | 29 | 36 | 45.4% |
| As Black | 111 | 39 | 23 | 49 | 35.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Oyvind Bentsen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Oyvind Bentsen's side.
First moves as White (119 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 119 | 100.0% | 57.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 57.6% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Bentsen usually continues Nf3 (52.1% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Bentsen usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Bentsen usually continues d4 (60.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 51 | 96.2% | 51.0% |
| a6 | 2 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 69.7% | 45.7% |
| d5 | 7 | 21.2% | 42.9% |
| g6 | 2 | 6.1% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
Oyvind Bentsen's chess games
All 230 games by Oyvind Bentsen in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - 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: 93 wins, 52 draws, 85 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 19 | 6/5/8 | 31.6% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 12 | 2/2/8 | 16.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C79 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2005 | Heikki M.J. Westerinen | 2,410 | Gausdal Byggern Masters | C65 |
| Oct 2005 | Jean-Luc Seret | 2,391 | Gausdal Byggern Masters | B07 |
| Apr 2008 | Kjetil Stokke | 2,375 | Gausdal Open A | E99 |
| Oct 2017 | Branimir Maksimovic | 2,343 | Oslo Open | C06 |
| Jan 2006 | Joel Akesson | 2,334 | 35th Rilton Cup | B35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gausdal Byggern Masters | 2006 | 27 | 14.5 | 2,338 |
| ch-NOR Open | 2006 | 27 | 14 | 2,192 |
| Gausdal Open | 2004 | 10 | 6 | 2,224 |
| chT-NOR 0607 | 2007 | 9 | 2 | 2,005 |
| Gausdal IM-B | 2005 | 9 | 3 | 2,169 |
| Gausdal Open A | 2008 | 9 | 5 | 2,302 |
| Norwegian Open | 2005 | 9 | 5 | 2,162 |
| Molde Open A | 1991 | 9 | 5.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Oyvind Bentsen's chess games?
230 games by Oyvind Bentsen, from Jul 2004 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 Oyvind Bentsen has played.
What does Oyvind Bentsen play on the first move as White?
Across 119 games with White in our database, Oyvind Bentsen opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Oyvind Bentsen answers 1...e5 (96% of games), 1...a6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games).
What openings does Oyvind Bentsen play as White?
As White, Oyvind Bentsen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (19 games, 31.6% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 119 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Oyvind Bentsen play as Black?
As Black, Oyvind Bentsen most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Scotch Game (10 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 111 games.
What is Oyvind Bentsen's FIDE rating?
Oyvind Bentsen is currently rated 2,010 in classical chess, 1,974 in rapid and 1,991 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,216 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Oyvind Bentsen played?
Our database contains 230 games by Oyvind Bentsen, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 93 wins, 52 draws, 85 losses (40.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Oyvind Bentsen?
230 games by Oyvind Bentsen 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.