Heikki M.J. Westerinen vs Berge Ostenstad
GM Heikki M.J. Westerinen (2205) · GM Berge Ostenstad (2405)
Heikki M.J. Westerinen and Berge Ostenstad have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1985 and the most recent in Jan 1996. Westerinen leads 4 wins to 2, with 5 draws (55% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the French: Winawer Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 41 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Westerinen | Draws | Ostenstad |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westerinen with White | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Ostenstad with White | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Westerinen | Draws | Ostenstad |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 11 | 4 | 5 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Westerinen | Draws | Ostenstad |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B32 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Heikki M.J. Westerinen | Berge Ostenstad | 1-0 | French: Exchange Variation | Gausdal Masters |
| Jan 1995 | Berge Ostenstad | Heikki M.J. Westerinen | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Gausdal Masters |
| Nov 1992 | Berge Ostenstad | Heikki M.J. Westerinen | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10th EU-chT |
| Jan 1991 | Heikki M.J. Westerinen | Berge Ostenstad | 1/2-1/2 | French: Winawer Variation | Troll Masters |
| Jan 1991 | Heikki M.J. Westerinen | Berge Ostenstad | 1/2-1/2 | French: Winawer Variation | Gausdal Int |
| Jan 1991 | Berge Ostenstad | Heikki M.J. Westerinen | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Stavanger Open |
| Jan 1989 | Heikki M.J. Westerinen | Berge Ostenstad | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Nordic-tt |
| Jan 1989 | Heikki M.J. Westerinen | Berge Ostenstad | 1-0 | King's Gambit | Espoo zt |
| Jan 1988 | Heikki M.J. Westerinen | Berge Ostenstad | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | Oslo |
| Jan 1988 | Heikki M.J. Westerinen | Berge Ostenstad | 1-0 | Sicilian | Arnold Cup |
| Jan 1985 | Heikki M.J. Westerinen | Berge Ostenstad | 1/2-1/2 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | Zonal Gausdal |
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What is the head-to-head score between Heikki M.J. Westerinen and Berge Ostenstad?
In 11 recorded games, Heikki M.J. Westerinen has 4 wins, Berge Ostenstad has 2 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Heikki M.J. Westerinen and Berge Ostenstad played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Jan 1985 to Jan 1996.
What openings do Heikki M.J. Westerinen and Berge Ostenstad play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the French: Winawer Variation (2 games), followed by the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.