Prepare against Oyvind Riisem
Norway · World #11,742 classical · FIDE ID 1504673
Our database contains 107 games by Oyvind Riisem, covering Jan 2005 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Oyvind Riisem's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Oyvind Riisem 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 | 2,144 | 2,243 | Feb 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,099 | 2,169 | Jan 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,130 | 2,130 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 107 | 53 | 12 | 42 | 49.5% |
| As White | 51 | 29 | 7 | 15 | 56.9% |
| As Black | 56 | 24 | 5 | 27 | 42.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Oyvind Riisem's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Oyvind Riisem's side.
First moves as White (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 33 | 64.7% | 66.7% |
| e4 | 13 | 25.5% | 57.7% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 5.9% | 66.7% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 65% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Riisem usually continues c4 (71.4% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Riisem usually continues c4 (71.4% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Riisem usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 25% of White games, 57.7% score
- …c5 (69% of these games) — Riisem usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Riisem usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Riisem usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 50.0% | 46.4% |
| Nc6 | 8 | 28.6% | 43.8% |
| e5 | 2 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 47.4% | 44.4% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 36.8% | 71.4% |
| d6 | 2 | 10.5% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
Oyvind Riisem's chess games
All 107 games by Oyvind Riisem in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - 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: 53 wins, 12 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A62 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2016 | Stig Gabrielsen | 2,330 | chT-NOR 1516 | A41 |
| Jul 2017 | Espen Forsaa | 2,323 | chB-NOR | A00 |
| Oct 2019 | Eirik Gullaksen | 2,321 | Straume Bronstein Cup A | B31 |
| Jul 2017 | Hans Krogh Harestad | 2,249 | ch-NOR Mester | D36 |
| Jul 2026 | Ask Amundsen | 2,237 | Landsturneringen 2026 | Kandidat Elite | A05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bergen Sommer Open | 2006 | 17 | 10.5 | 1,551 |
| Norwegian Open | 2005 | 9 | 4 | 2,161 |
| Landsturneringen 2026 | Kandidat Elite | 2026 | 9 | 3 | 2,069 |
| Norway Chess Open | 2024 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,117 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2024 | 8 | 5 | 2,027 |
| chB-NOR | 2017 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,328 |
| chT-NOR 1516 | 2016 | 7 | 5 | 2,351 |
| Bergen Sommer Open A | 2005 | 6 | 3 | 1,751 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Oyvind Riisem's chess games?
107 games by Oyvind Riisem, from Jan 2005 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 Oyvind Riisem has played.
What does Oyvind Riisem play on the first move as White?
Across 51 games with White in our database, Oyvind Riisem opens with 1.d4 (65% of games), 1.e4 (25% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Oyvind Riisem answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...Nc6 (29% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (47% of games), 1...Nf6 (37% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games).
What openings does Oyvind Riisem play as White?
As White, Oyvind Riisem's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation (6 games, 83.3% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 83.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 51 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Oyvind Riisem play as Black?
As Black, Oyvind Riisem most often plays: Slav Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 56 games.
What is Oyvind Riisem's FIDE rating?
Oyvind Riisem is currently rated 2,144 in classical chess, 2,099 in rapid and 2,130 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,243 (Feb 2018).
How many games has Oyvind Riisem played?
Our database contains 107 games by Oyvind Riisem, covering Jan 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 53 wins, 12 draws, 42 losses (49.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Oyvind Riisem?
107 games by Oyvind Riisem 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.