Prepare against Birger Jarulf
DNK · World #77,286 classical · FIDE ID 1437305
When preparing against Birger Jarulf, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...b6 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (60%).
Our database contains 54 games by Birger Jarulf, covering Apr 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Birger Jarulf's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Birger Jarulf 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 | 1,798 | 1,847 | Apr 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,850 | 1,850 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,818 | 1,818 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 22 | 9 | 23 | 40.7% |
| As White | 27 | 14 | 4 | 9 | 51.9% |
| As Black | 27 | 8 | 5 | 14 | 29.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Birger Jarulf's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Birger Jarulf's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 27 | 100.0% | 59.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 59.3% score
- …Nf6 (37% of these games) — Jarulf usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Jarulf usually continues Bf4 (55.6% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Jarulf usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b6 | 6 | 50.0% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 25.0% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 60.0% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 30.0% | 33.3% |
| b6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Birger Jarulf's chess games
All 54 games by Birger Jarulf in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2014 - 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: 22 wins, 9 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A45 | Rat Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Polish Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Owen Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B13 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2021 | Alexander Kapitonov | 1,924 | Hillerod Open | D05 |
| Apr 2014 | Finn Larsen | 1,847 | Hillerod Nordea Cup C | D05 |
| Sep 2021 | Henrik Holm | 1,805 | Hillerod Open | C05 |
| May 2013 | David Christophersen | 1,754 | Nordea Cup C | B08 |
| Jun 2017 | Orla Eilegaard Jorgensen | 1,731 | ch-Hillerod C | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Hillerod C | 2022 | 12 | 8 | 1,742 |
| Hillerod Byturnering C | 2019 | 11 | 5 | 1,638 |
| Hillerod Open | 2021 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,458 |
| Hillerod Nordea Cup C | 2014 | 7 | 4 | 1,781 |
| Hillerod Byturnering D | 2015 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,685 |
| Nordea Cup C | 2013 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,662 |
| Hillerod Vinhuset Stoltz Open | 2019 | 4 | 1 | 1,549 |
| chT-HK 1819 Series B | 2019 | 1 | 0 | 1,663 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Birger Jarulf's chess games?
54 games by Birger Jarulf, from Apr 2014 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 Birger Jarulf has played.
What does Birger Jarulf play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Birger Jarulf opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Birger Jarulf answers 1...b6 (50% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games), 1...c6 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...e6 (30% of games), 1...b6 (10% of games).
What openings does Birger Jarulf play as White?
As White, Birger Jarulf's most-played openings in our database are: London System (13 games, 46.2% win rate); King's Indian Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Birger Jarulf play as Black?
As Black, Birger Jarulf most often plays: Owen Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Caro-Kann (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Birger Jarulf's FIDE rating?
Birger Jarulf is currently rated 1,798 in classical chess, 1,850 in rapid and 1,818 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,847 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Birger Jarulf played?
Our database contains 54 games by Birger Jarulf, covering Apr 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 9 draws, 23 losses (40.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Birger Jarulf?
54 games by Birger Jarulf 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.