Prepare against Bjarne Meldgaard Rasmussen
DNK · World #55,958 classical · FIDE ID 1439880
When preparing against Bjarne Meldgaard Rasmussen, expect 1.e4 in 80% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%).
Our database contains 36 games by Bjarne Meldgaard Rasmussen, covering Jan 2012 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Bjarne Meldgaard Rasmussen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bjarne Meldgaard Rasmussen 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 | 1,870 | 2,060 | Mar 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,860 | 1,876 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 27.8% |
| As White | 20 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 30.0% |
| As Black | 16 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bjarne Meldgaard Rasmussen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bjarne Meldgaard Rasmussen's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 80.0% | 43.8% |
| d4 | 4 | 20.0% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 80% of White games, 43.8% score
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Rasmussen usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Rasmussen usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …c6 (19% of these games) — Rasmussen usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 20% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Rasmussen usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Rasmussen usually continues d5 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (25% of these games) — Rasmussen usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 75.0% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 25.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 75.0% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
Bjarne Meldgaard Rasmussen's chess games
All 36 games by Bjarne Meldgaard Rasmussen in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2012 - Sep 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: 10 wins, 14 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C46 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D30 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C44 | King's Knight Opening: Konstantinopolsky | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E02 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2016 | Ole Bonnelykke | 2,109 | Varde Weekend-A | E14 |
| Feb 2020 | Poul Erik Norgaard Olesen | 2,004 | ch-DEN Seniors 65 | C46 |
| Feb 2020 | Hans Jorn Andresen | 1,998 | ch-DEN Seniors 65 | C87 |
| Feb 2020 | Oystein Johnsen | 1,996 | ch-DEN Seniors 65 | B49 |
| Mar 2024 | Christian Ringsmose | 1,980 | ch-DEN sf7 | B70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Varde Weekend-A | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,007 |
| ch-DEN Seniors 65 | 2020 | 7 | 5 | 2,135 |
| Senior-DM 2026 - 65+ | 2026 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,926 |
| 2nd Esbjerg Autumn | 2019 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,917 |
| ch-DEN sf7 | 2024 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,948 |
| European Senior Team Championships 2026 | Senior 65+ | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,458 |
| TCh-EUR Senior +65 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,642 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bjarne Meldgaard Rasmussen's chess games?
36 games by Bjarne Meldgaard Rasmussen, from Jan 2012 to Sep 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 Meldgaard Rasmussen has played.
What does Bjarne Meldgaard Rasmussen play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Bjarne Meldgaard Rasmussen opens with 1.e4 (80% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bjarne Meldgaard Rasmussen answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Bjarne Meldgaard Rasmussen play as White?
As White, Bjarne Meldgaard Rasmussen's most-played openings in our database are: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bjarne Meldgaard Rasmussen play as Black?
As Black, Bjarne Meldgaard Rasmussen most often plays: Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Bjarne Meldgaard Rasmussen's FIDE rating?
Bjarne Meldgaard Rasmussen is currently rated 1,870 in classical chess, 1,860 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,060 (Mar 2012).
How many games has Bjarne Meldgaard Rasmussen played?
Our database contains 36 games by Bjarne Meldgaard Rasmussen, covering Jan 2012 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 14 draws, 12 losses (27.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bjarne Meldgaard Rasmussen?
36 games by Bjarne Meldgaard Rasmussen 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.