Prepare against Birk Braaten
Norway · World #41,659 classical · FIDE ID 1568175
When preparing against Birk Braaten, expect 1.c4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 44 games by Birk Braaten, covering Sep 2021 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Birk Braaten's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Birk Braaten 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 | 1,928 | 1,928 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,824 | 1,913 | May 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,938 | 1,938 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 22 | 11 | 11 | 50.0% |
| As White | 23 | 13 | 6 | 4 | 56.5% |
| As Black | 21 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 42.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Birk Braaten's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Birk Braaten's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 18 | 85.7% | 83.3% |
| e4 | 3 | 14.3% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 86% of White games, 83.3% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Braaten usually continues Nc3 (93.8% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Braaten usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Braaten usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 14% of White games, 16.7% score
- …c6 (33% of these games) — Braaten usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Braaten usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Braaten usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 100.0% | 56.3% |
Birk Braaten's chess games
All 44 games by Birk Braaten in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2021 - Oct 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, 11 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 7/1/0 | 87.5% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% | |
| King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% | |
| King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% | |
| Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% | |
| Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% | |
| Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% | |
| C21 | Danish Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A85 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| Sicilian: Four Knights | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% | |
| Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% | |
| Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% | |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B49 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Theo Blikom | 1,944 | Landsturneringen 2026 | Lilleputt | D10 |
| Jul 2026 | Terje Kevin G Lysen | 1,918 | Landsturneringen 2026 | Lilleputt | B49 |
| Feb 2026 | Nicolai Froyshov | 1,890 | NM Fischersjakk (Freestyle) 2026 | ? |
| Jul 2026 | Henrik Schjott-Bugge | 1,772 | Landsturneringen 2026 | Lilleputt | — |
| Jul 2026 | Eirik Johnsen Skogstad | 1,699 | Landsturneringen 2026 | Lilleputt | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landsturneringen 2026 | Lilleputt | 2026 | 16 | 14 | 2,057 |
| Landsturneringen 2023 | Klasse Miniputt | 2023 | 6 | 2 | 1,329 |
| NMU - NM for barn og ungdom 2024 | E (2013) | 2024 | 5 | 4 | 1,953 |
| NM i Sjakk for Ungdom Individuelt 2023 | F | 2023 | 5 | 3 | 1,404 |
| NM Fischersjakk (Freestyle) 2026 | 2026 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,843 |
| Landsturneringen 2025 | Lilleputt | 2025 | 4 | 2 | 1,658 |
| 33rd EY Open U12 | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1,800 |
| NM for barn og ungdom 2025 | Gruppe D (f.13) | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1,266 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Birk Braaten's chess games?
44 games by Birk Braaten, from Sep 2021 to Oct 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 Birk Braaten has played.
What does Birk Braaten play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Birk Braaten opens with 1.c4 (86% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Birk Braaten answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Birk Braaten play as White?
As White, Birk Braaten's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Symmetrical (8 games, 87.5% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Birk Braaten play as Black?
As Black, Birk Braaten most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Birk Braaten's FIDE rating?
Birk Braaten is currently rated 1,928 in classical chess, 1,824 in rapid and 1,938 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,928 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Birk Braaten played?
Our database contains 44 games by Birk Braaten, covering Sep 2021 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 11 draws, 11 losses (50.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Birk Braaten?
44 games by Birk Braaten 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.