Prepare against Bjarne Eiholt
DNK · World #112,561 classical · FIDE ID 1411225
When preparing against Bjarne Eiholt, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (81%).
Our database contains 217 games by Bjarne Eiholt, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bjarne Eiholt's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bjarne Eiholt 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 | 1,694 | 1,731 | May 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,767 | 1,767 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 217 | 64 | 43 | 110 | 29.5% |
| As White | 108 | 37 | 20 | 51 | 34.3% |
| As Black | 109 | 27 | 23 | 59 | 24.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bjarne Eiholt's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bjarne Eiholt's side.
First moves as White (108 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 108 | 100.0% | 43.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 43.5% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Eiholt usually continues c4 (40.3% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Eiholt usually continues c4 (55.0% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Eiholt usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 47 | 94.0% | 33.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 6.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 22 | 81.5% | 31.8% |
| c6 | 5 | 18.5% | 40.0% |
Bjarne Eiholt's chess games
All 217 games by Bjarne Eiholt in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 64 wins, 43 draws, 110 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 13 | 3/2/8 | 23.1% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 13 | 2/4/7 | 15.4% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| A82 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 11 | 2/2/7 | 18.2% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 11 | 3/1/7 | 27.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| D60 | Semi-Slav Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C40 | Latvian Gambit | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2008 | Andreas Schnabel | 2,153 | 30th Politiken Cup | D93 |
| Dec 2005 | Niels Edoo | 1,964 | ch-Copenhagen K41 Aabent 0506 | D35 |
| Jul 2009 | Rainer Berkemer | 1,925 | 31st Politiken Cup | A60 |
| Jul 2008 | Kai Nilsen | 1,914 | 30th Politiken Cup | A52 |
| Jul 2007 | Enzo Pieri | 1,909 | 29th Politiken Cup | B18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valby K41 Autumn-C | 2010 | 19 | 14 | 1,615 |
| Valby K41 Autumn-B | 2009 | 13 | 4 | 1,379 |
| Valby K41 Spring B | 2009 | 13 | 4 | 1,371 |
| Copenhagen Bronshoj Open | 2017 | 13 | 3.5 | 1,700 |
| 25th Politiken Cup | 2003 | 11 | 4 | 1,997 |
| 27th Politiken Cup | 2005 | 10 | 4 | 1,940 |
| 31st Politiken Cup | 2009 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,818 |
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2019 | 10 | 3 | 1,492 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bjarne Eiholt's chess games?
217 games by Bjarne Eiholt, from Oct 2005 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 Bjarne Eiholt has played.
What does Bjarne Eiholt play on the first move as White?
Across 108 games with White in our database, Bjarne Eiholt opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bjarne Eiholt answers 1...c6 (94% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (81% of games), 1...c6 (19% of games).
What openings does Bjarne Eiholt play as White?
As White, Bjarne Eiholt's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (13 games, 53.8% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (13 games, 23.1% win rate); King's Indian Defense (13 games, 15.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 108 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bjarne Eiholt play as Black?
As Black, Bjarne Eiholt most often plays: Caro-Kann (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (11 games, 27.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 109 games.
What is Bjarne Eiholt's FIDE rating?
Bjarne Eiholt is currently rated 1,694 in classical chess, 1,767 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,731 (May 2024).
How many games has Bjarne Eiholt played?
Our database contains 217 games by Bjarne Eiholt, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 64 wins, 43 draws, 110 losses (29.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bjarne Eiholt?
217 games by Bjarne Eiholt 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.