Prepare against Birk Gulljord
Norway · World #49,659 classical · FIDE ID 1542753
Our database contains 41 games by Birk Gulljord, covering Dec 2021 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Birk Gulljord's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Birk Gulljord 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 | 1,894 | 1,926 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,887 | 1,887 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,870 | 1,924 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 17 | 8 | 16 | 41.5% |
| As White | 19 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 31.6% |
| As Black | 22 | 11 | 2 | 9 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 15 | 78.9% | 53.3% |
| e4 | 4 | 21.1% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 79% of White games, 53.3% score
- …Nf6 (73% of these games) — Gulljord usually continues c4 (45.0% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Gulljord usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Gulljord usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 21% of White games, 25.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Gulljord usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Gulljord usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Gulljord usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 8 | 80.0% | 62.5% |
| a6 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 75.0% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 25.0% | 25.0% |
Birk Gulljord's chess games
All 41 games by Birk Gulljord in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2021 - 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: 17 wins, 8 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B00 | St. George Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Jason Liu | 2,236 | Sligo Chess & Culture Festival 2026 - Open Rapid | B13 |
| Feb 2026 | Pavel Kufa | 2,107 | Sligo Chess & Culture Festival 2026 - Open Blitz | A52 |
| Feb 2026 | Daniel Riesner | 1,980 | Sligo Chess & Culture Festival 2026 - Open Blitz | E05 |
| Feb 2026 | Alexandra Prado | 1,924 | Sligo Chess & Culture Festival 2026 - Open Blitz | B13 |
| Feb 2026 | Brian Gallagher | 1,909 | Sligo Chess & Culture Festival - Weekender Masters | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sligo Open | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,995 |
| Landsturneringen 2026 | Klasse 1 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1,865 |
| Sligo Chess & Culture Festival 2026 - Open Blitz | 2026 | 8 | 5 | 2,169 |
| Tromsoe Mars GP B | 2017 | 4 | 3 | 1,215 |
| Sligo Chess & Culture Festival 2026 - Open Rapid | 2026 | 4 | 2 | 2,248 |
| Sligo Chess & Culture Festival - Weekender Masters | 2026 | 4 | 1 | 1,766 |
| ch-NOR North Gp1 | 2022 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,244 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Birk Gulljord's chess games?
41 games by Birk Gulljord, from Dec 2021 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 Birk Gulljord has played.
What does Birk Gulljord play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Birk Gulljord opens with 1.d4 (79% of games), 1.e4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Birk Gulljord answers 1...c6 (80% of games), 1...a6 (10% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does Birk Gulljord play as White?
As White, Birk Gulljord's most-played openings in our database are: Bogo-Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Birk Gulljord play as Black?
As Black, Birk Gulljord most often plays: London System (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Birk Gulljord's FIDE rating?
Birk Gulljord is currently rated 1,894 in classical chess, 1,887 in rapid and 1,870 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,926 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Birk Gulljord played?
Our database contains 41 games by Birk Gulljord, covering Dec 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 8 draws, 16 losses (41.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Birk Gulljord?
41 games by Birk Gulljord 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.