Prepare against Oyvind Morkedal
Norway · World #105,986 classical · FIDE ID 1518127
When preparing against Oyvind Morkedal, expect 1.e4 in 63% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (55%).
Our database contains 174 games by Oyvind Morkedal, covering Nov 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Oyvind Morkedal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Oyvind Morkedal 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 | 1,712 | 1,794 | Dec 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,654 | 1,717 | Sep 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,623 | 1,670 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 174 | 46 | 32 | 96 | 26.4% |
| As White | 79 | 20 | 16 | 43 | 25.3% |
| As Black | 95 | 26 | 16 | 53 | 27.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Oyvind Morkedal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Oyvind Morkedal's side.
First moves as White (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 50 | 63.3% | 32.0% |
| d4 | 29 | 36.7% | 41.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 63% of White games, 32.0% score
- …e5 (34% of these games) — Morkedal usually continues Nf3 (43.3% score)
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Morkedal usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Morkedal usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 37% of White games, 41.4% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Morkedal usually continues Bg5 (91.7% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Morkedal usually continues c4 (31.3% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Morkedal usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 29 | 54.7% | 37.9% |
| c5 | 18 | 34.0% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 6 | 11.3% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 54.8% | 38.2% |
| d5 | 14 | 45.2% | 32.1% |
Oyvind Morkedal's chess games
All 174 games by Oyvind Morkedal in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2012 - 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: 46 wins, 32 draws, 96 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C12 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D86 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2014 | Thomine Stolberg-Rohr | 1,964 | Reykjavik Open | C92 |
| Mar 2014 | Sigurdur Danielsson | 1,953 | Reykjavik Open | C31 |
| Jul 2014 | Bjarke Hautop Kristensen | 1,952 | 36th Politiken Cup | B01 |
| Jul 2014 | Kurt Thomsen | 1,940 | 36th Politiken Cup | A11 |
| Jul 2015 | Guney Ozcan | 1,903 | 37th Politiken Cup | B21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fagernes Norsk Open B | 2015 | 18 | 9 | 1,578 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2014 | 10 | 4 | 1,969 |
| 36th Politiken Cup | 2014 | 10 | 4 | 1,890 |
| 35th Politiken Cup | 2013 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,692 |
| 37th Politiken Cup | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 1,735 |
| Oslo Vederhus Memorial Open B | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 1,623 |
| Bergen Open | 2014 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,469 |
| Oslo Elo Open | 2012 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,582 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Oyvind Morkedal's chess games?
174 games by Oyvind Morkedal, from Nov 2012 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 Morkedal has played.
What does Oyvind Morkedal play on the first move as White?
Across 79 games with White in our database, Oyvind Morkedal opens with 1.e4 (63% of games), 1.d4 (37% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Oyvind Morkedal answers 1...e5 (55% of games), 1...c5 (34% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...d5 (45% of games).
What openings does Oyvind Morkedal play as White?
As White, Oyvind Morkedal's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (6 games, 83.3% win rate); Modern Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 79 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Oyvind Morkedal play as Black?
As Black, Oyvind Morkedal most often plays: Sicilian (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Slav Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 95 games.
What is Oyvind Morkedal's FIDE rating?
Oyvind Morkedal is currently rated 1,712 in classical chess, 1,654 in rapid and 1,623 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,794 (Dec 2015).
How many games has Oyvind Morkedal played?
Our database contains 174 games by Oyvind Morkedal, covering Nov 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 46 wins, 32 draws, 96 losses (26.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Oyvind Morkedal?
174 games by Oyvind Morkedal 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.