Prepare against Bjarke Sahl
IM · Norway · World #6,923 classical · FIDE ID 1400231
Our database contains 1,203 games by Bjarke Sahl, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Bjarke Sahl's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bjarke Sahl 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 | 2,226 | 2,401 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,287 | 2,333 | Aug 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,278 | 2,348 | Oct 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,203 | 415 | 389 | 399 | 34.5% |
| As White | 616 | 249 | 194 | 173 | 40.4% |
| As Black | 587 | 166 | 195 | 226 | 28.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bjarke Sahl's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bjarke Sahl's side.
First moves as White (616 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 326 | 52.9% | 56.9% |
| d4 | 194 | 31.5% | 59.0% |
| Nf3 | 44 | 7.1% | 47.7% |
| c4 | 44 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 53% of White games, 56.9% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Sahl usually continues Nf3 (58.7% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Sahl usually continues Nf3 (53.8% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Sahl usually continues d4 (58.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 31% of White games, 59.0% score
- …Nf6 (68% of these games) — Sahl usually continues c4 (56.1% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Sahl usually continues c4 (63.6% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Sahl usually continues e4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (243 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 120 | 49.4% | 43.8% |
| e5 | 59 | 24.3% | 49.2% |
| c6 | 31 | 12.8% | 56.5% |
| d6 | 15 | 6.2% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 8 | 3.3% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 7 | 2.9% | 42.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (216 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 105 | 48.6% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 63 | 29.2% | 43.7% |
| f5 | 36 | 16.7% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 7 | 3.2% | 57.1% |
| c5 | 2 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 0.9% | 25.0% |
Bjarke Sahl's chess games
All 1,203 games by Bjarke Sahl in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 415 wins, 389 draws, 399 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 51 | 23/15/13 | 45.1% |
| D27 | Indian Defense | 31 | 12/12/7 | 38.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 29 | 7/9/13 | 24.1% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 24 | 8/13/3 | 33.3% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 23 | 13/1/9 | 56.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 23 | 4/8/11 | 17.4% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 21 | 13/5/3 | 61.9% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 18 | 10/5/3 | 55.6% |
| A13 | English Opening | 16 | 5/4/7 | 31.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 15 | 4/7/4 | 26.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D16 | Slav Defense | 53 | 15/18/20 | 28.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 49 | 6/21/22 | 12.2% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 36 | 11/13/12 | 30.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 34 | 11/12/11 | 32.4% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 24 | 7/6/11 | 29.2% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 20 | 2/1/17 | 10.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 20 | 3/9/8 | 15.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 20 | 4/12/4 | 20.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 19 | 5/8/6 | 26.3% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 15 | 5/5/5 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2013 | Kiril Georgiev | 2,664 | 29th EU-Cup | E51 |
| Jan 2020 | Marin Bosiocic | 2,648 | chT-NOR Elite 1920 | E16 |
| Oct 2007 | Vasilios Kotronias | 2,614 | 23rd EU-Cup | A45 |
| Jan 1993 | Ferdinand Hellers | 2,565 | Skei | C78 |
| Mar 2015 | Sebastien Maze | 2,564 | Titled Tue | B37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 123 | 46 | 2,200 |
| ch-DEN | 2007 | 67 | 28.5 | 2,365 |
| ch-NOR | 2011 | 63 | 30 | 2,362 |
| Troll Masters | 2001 | 36 | 22 | 2,444 |
| Isle of Man Open | 1996 | 35 | 21.5 | 2,470 |
| Copenhagen CC IM | 2024 | 34 | 15.5 | 2,261 |
| Copenhagen Challenge | 2014 | 18 | 10 | 2,264 |
| Kvisla | 2022 | 18 | 5 | 2,152 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Erling Mortensen (21 games) · Carsten Hoi (13 games) · Einar J Gausel (13 games) · Rune Djurhuus (13 games) · Curt Hansen (11 games) · Leif Erlend Johannessen (11 games) · Heikki M.J. Westerinen (10 games) · Lars Schandorff (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bjarke Sahl's chess games?
1,203 games by Bjarke Sahl, from Apr 2003 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 Bjarke Sahl has played.
What does Bjarke Sahl play on the first move as White?
Across 616 games with White in our database, Bjarke Sahl opens with 1.e4 (53% of games), 1.d4 (31% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bjarke Sahl answers 1...c5 (49% of games), 1...e5 (24% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (49% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...f5 (17% of games).
What openings does Bjarke Sahl play as White?
As White, Bjarke Sahl's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (51 games, 45.1% win rate); Indian Defense (31 games, 38.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (29 games, 24.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 616 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bjarke Sahl play as Black?
As Black, Bjarke Sahl most often plays: Slav Defense (53 games, 28.3% win rate); Dutch Defense (49 games, 12.2% win rate); Indian Defense (36 games, 30.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 587 games.
What is Bjarke Sahl's FIDE rating?
Bjarke Sahl is currently rated 2,226 in classical chess, 2,287 in rapid and 2,278 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,401 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Bjarke Sahl played?
Our database contains 1,203 games by Bjarke Sahl, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 415 wins, 389 draws, 399 losses (34.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bjarke Sahl?
1,203 games by Bjarke Sahl 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.