Prepare against Birk Gulljord
Norway · World #49,583 classical · FIDE ID 1542753
When preparing against Birk Gulljord, expect 1.d4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (87% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (75%).
Our database contains 105 games by Birk Gulljord, covering Dec 2021 to Oct 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 | 1,895 | 1,926 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,886 | 1,887 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,889 | 1,924 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 105 | 50 | 22 | 33 | 47.6% |
| As White | 50 | 24 | 14 | 12 | 48.0% |
| As Black | 55 | 26 | 8 | 21 | 47.3% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2017-2026): 799 rated games against 258 different opponents, across 104 events in 2 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 212 | 96 | 30 | 86 | 45.3% | 1,792 | 1,796 | 8 |
| Rapid | 168 | 85 | 17 | 66 | 50.6% | 1,737 | 1,750 | 8 |
| Blitz | 401 | 198 | 32 | 171 | 49.4% | 1,774 | 1,776 | 7 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 392 | 102 | 48 | 242 | 26.0% |
| Against lower-rated | 321 | 217 | 35 | 69 | 67.6% |
Wins over titled players: 5 vs FM · 10 vs CM · 1 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
7 tournament wins from 99 events, 3 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 130 | 59 | 16 | 55 | 1,899 | 1,885 |
| 2025 | 198 | 96 | 22 | 80 | 1,887 | 1,893 |
| 2024 | 181 | 85 | 19 | 77 | 1,838 | 1,840 |
| 2023 | 162 | 76 | 20 | 66 | 1,620 | 1,636 |
| 2022 | 110 | 57 | 8 | 45 | 1,573 | 1,573 |
| 2021 | 11 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 1,434 | 1,377 |
| 2017 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1,361 | 1,418 |
Where Birk Gulljord has played
Norway (100) · Ireland (4)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Birk Gulljord's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Birk Gulljord's side.
First moves as White (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 43 | 86.0% | 62.8% |
| e4 | 7 | 14.0% | 57.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 86% of White games, 62.8% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Gulljord usually continues c4 (62.0% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Gulljord usually continues c4 (77.8% score)
- …e6 (2% of these games) — Gulljord usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 14% of White games, 57.1% score
- …c5 (57% of these games) — Gulljord usually continues c3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Gulljord usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Gulljord usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 27 | 87.1% | 55.6% |
| e5 | 2 | 6.5% | 50.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 3.2% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 75.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
Birk Gulljord's chess games
All 105 games by Birk Gulljord in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 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: 50 wins, 22 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 6 | 1/5/0 | 16.7% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% | |
| Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% | |
| Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% | |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 12 | 7/3/2 | 58.3% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D00 | London System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Dunst Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
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 |
| Oct 2025 | August Solbu | 2,049 | Klubbmesterskapet i Tromsø høst 2025 | Mester | — |
| Jul 2025 | Eirik Berget | 2,043 | Landsturneringen 2025 | Junior A | — |
| Sep 2023 | Martin Halsvik Larsen | 1,988 | FDVhuset Blåbyen Grand Prix 2023 | A | — |
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 |
| Landsturneringen 2026 | 1 | 2026 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,869 |
| Klubbmesterskapet i Tromsø 2023 | Klasse 1 | 2023 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,828 |
| Tromsoe Mars GP B | 2017 | 4 | 3 | 1,215 |
| Sligo Chess & Culture Festival 2026 - Open Rapid | 2026 | 4 | 2 | 2,248 |
| Tromsøsjakken NGP 2025 | A | 2025 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,819 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: August Solbu (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Birk Gulljord's chess games?
105 games by Birk Gulljord, from Dec 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 Gulljord has played.
What does Birk Gulljord play on the first move as White?
Across 50 games with White in our database, Birk Gulljord opens with 1.d4 (86% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Birk Gulljord answers 1...c6 (87% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games), 1...a6 (3% 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: Catalan (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 50 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Birk Gulljord play as Black?
As Black, Birk Gulljord most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (12 games, 58.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 55 games.
What is Birk Gulljord's FIDE rating?
Birk Gulljord is currently rated 1,895 in classical chess, 1,886 in rapid and 1,889 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,926 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Birk Gulljord played?
Our database contains 105 games by Birk Gulljord, covering Dec 2021 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 50 wins, 22 draws, 33 losses (47.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Birk Gulljord?
105 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.