Prepare against Bjarne Light
CM · DNK · World #7,611 classical · FIDE ID 1401360
Our database contains 336 games by Bjarne Light, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bjarne Light's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bjarne Light 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 | 2,212 | 2,290 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,213 | 2,254 | Sep 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 336 | 116 | 94 | 126 | 34.5% |
| As White | 173 | 61 | 51 | 61 | 35.3% |
| As Black | 163 | 55 | 43 | 65 | 33.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bjarne Light's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bjarne Light's side.
First moves as White (173 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 65 | 37.6% | 50.8% |
| e4 | 45 | 26.0% | 51.1% |
| d4 | 38 | 22.0% | 44.7% |
| Nf3 | 14 | 8.1% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 11 | 6.4% | 59.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 38% of White games, 50.8% score
- …Nf6 (26% of these games) — Light usually continues g3 (60.7% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Light usually continues g3 (56.7% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Light usually continues g3 (41.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 26% of White games, 51.1% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Light usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Light usually continues Nc3 (87.5% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Light usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 62 | 76.5% | 42.7% |
| d6 | 10 | 12.3% | 60.0% |
| g6 | 8 | 9.9% | 62.5% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 43 | 74.1% | 37.2% |
| e6 | 11 | 19.0% | 59.1% |
| d5 | 2 | 3.4% | 25.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
Bjarne Light's chess games
All 336 games by Bjarne Light in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 116 wins, 94 draws, 126 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A24 | English Opening | 25 | 9/8/8 | 36.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 15 | 7/3/5 | 46.7% |
| D02 | London System | 14 | 4/3/7 | 28.6% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 32 | 8/5/19 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 7/0/2 | 77.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 0/3/5 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| A40 | English Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A96 | Horwitz Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| E04 | Catalan | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2018 | Bjorn Ahlander | 2,433 | 1st Esbjerg Autumn | A96 |
| Jan 1993 | Erik Jelling | 2,400 | chB-DEN | E42 |
| Sep 2017 | Rasmus Skytte | 2,394 | Aarhus Open A | A10 |
| Dec 2024 | Martin Percivaldi | 2,387 | 62nd TCh-DEN Ex 2024-25 | A33 |
| Jan 1989 | Jean-Pierre Boudre | 2,380 | Lyngby Open | C44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 33 | 13.5 | 2,097 |
| Bargteheide | 2016 | 18 | 5 | 2,173 |
| Lueneburg IM | 2018 | 17 | 4.5 | 2,097 |
| Hamburg St Pauli Open A | 2015 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,265 |
| Aarhus Open | 1991 | 11 | 6 | 2,350 |
| chB-DEN | 1993 | 10 | 4 | 2,248 |
| 31st Kiel Open | 2018 | 9 | 6 | 2,256 |
| Fredericia | 2018 | 9 | 1.5 | 2,053 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bjarne Light's chess games?
336 games by Bjarne Light, from Apr 2003 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 Light has played.
What does Bjarne Light play on the first move as White?
Across 173 games with White in our database, Bjarne Light opens with 1.c4 (38% of games), 1.e4 (26% of games), 1.d4 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bjarne Light answers 1...c5 (77% of games), 1...d6 (12% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (74% of games), 1...e6 (19% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Bjarne Light play as White?
As White, Bjarne Light's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (25 games, 36.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (15 games, 46.7% win rate); London System (14 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 173 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bjarne Light play as Black?
As Black, Bjarne Light most often plays: Sicilian (32 games, 25.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (9 games, 77.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 163 games.
What is Bjarne Light's FIDE rating?
Bjarne Light is currently rated 2,212 in classical chess, 2,213 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,290 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Bjarne Light played?
Our database contains 336 games by Bjarne Light, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 116 wins, 94 draws, 126 losses (34.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bjarne Light?
336 games by Bjarne Light 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.