Berge Ostenstad vs Ivar Bern
GM Berge Ostenstad (2405) · IM Ivar Bern (2303)
Berge Ostenstad and Ivar Bern have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1986 and the most recent in Nov 2022. Ostenstad leads 6 wins to 1, with 5 draws (58% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Dutch Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 34 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Ostenstad | Draws | Bern |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ostenstad with White | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| Bern with White | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Ostenstad | Draws | Bern |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 12 | 6 | 5 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Ostenstad | Draws | Bern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A41 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D41 | English Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2022 | Berge Ostenstad | Ivar Bern | 1-0 | English Opening | chT-NOR Elite 2223 |
| Nov 2019 | Berge Ostenstad | Ivar Bern | 1/2-1/2 | Dutch Defense | chT-NOR Elite 1920 |
| Jan 1997 | Ivar Bern | Berge Ostenstad | 0-1 | Modern Defense | ch-NOR |
| Jan 1995 | Ivar Bern | Berge Ostenstad | 0-1 | English Opening: Symmetrical | ch-NOR |
| Jan 1993 | Ivar Bern | Berge Ostenstad | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Gausdal MI 9394 |
| Jan 1993 | Berge Ostenstad | Ivar Bern | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Gausdal Int |
| Jan 1992 | Berge Ostenstad | Ivar Bern | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | chT-NOR |
| Jan 1991 | Ivar Bern | Berge Ostenstad | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | ch-NOR |
| Jan 1990 | Ivar Bern | Berge Ostenstad | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | ch-NOR |
| Jan 1990 | Ivar Bern | Berge Ostenstad | 0-1 | Grünfeld Defense | Arnold Cup |
| Jan 1990 | Berge Ostenstad | Ivar Bern | 1-0 | Dutch Defense | chT-NOR |
| Jan 1986 | Ivar Bern | Berge Ostenstad | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Gausdal Int |
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What is the head-to-head score between Berge Ostenstad and Ivar Bern?
In 12 recorded games, Berge Ostenstad has 6 wins, Ivar Bern has 1 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Berge Ostenstad and Ivar Bern played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Jan 1986 to Nov 2022.
What openings do Berge Ostenstad and Ivar Bern play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Dutch Defense (2 games), followed by the Modern Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.