Prepare against Bjarne Sonderstrup
DNK · World #37,343 classical · FIDE ID 1407678
Our database contains 41 games by Bjarne Sonderstrup, covering Jul 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Bjarne Sonderstrup's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bjarne Sonderstrup 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 | 1,947 | 2,187 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,984 | 1,996 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 4 | 13 | 24 | 9.8% |
| As White | 17 | 2 | 7 | 8 | 11.8% |
| As Black | 24 | 2 | 6 | 16 | 8.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bjarne Sonderstrup's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bjarne Sonderstrup's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 13 | 76.5% | 38.5% |
| e4 | 2 | 11.8% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 76% of White games, 38.5% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Sonderstrup usually continues g3 (40.0% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Sonderstrup usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Sonderstrup usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 12% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c6 (50% of these games) — Sonderstrup usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Sonderstrup usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 88.9% | 31.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Bjarne Sonderstrup's chess games
All 41 games by Bjarne Sonderstrup in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 4 wins, 13 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A12 | English Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E69 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A35 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D34 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2010 | Peter Jakobsen | 2,225 | chT-DEN 0910 48th | A14 |
| Jan 2010 | Kim Norgaard | 2,084 | chT-DEN 0910 48th | B21 |
| Jul 2026 | Finn Andersson | 1,780 | Senior-DM 2026 - 65+ | A30 |
| Jul 2026 | Bent K. Nielsen | 1,593 | Senior-DM 2026 - 65+ | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-DEN 0910 48th | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 2,201 |
| Senior-DM 2026 - 65+ | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 2,016 |
| Copenhagen KS Training | 1977 | 7 | 0 | 1,770 |
| WchT Seniors 65 | 2024 | 6 | 1 | 1,870 |
| chT-DEN 0809 | 2009 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,821 |
| ch-DEN Seniors 65+ | 2021 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,963 |
| chT-DEN 0607 | 2007 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,912 |
| World Senior Teams +65 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 2,002 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bjarne Sonderstrup's chess games?
41 games by Bjarne Sonderstrup, from Jul 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 Bjarne Sonderstrup has played.
What does Bjarne Sonderstrup play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Bjarne Sonderstrup opens with 1.c4 (76% of games), 1.e4 (12% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bjarne Sonderstrup answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...c6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Bjarne Sonderstrup play as White?
As White, Bjarne Sonderstrup's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bjarne Sonderstrup play as Black?
As Black, Bjarne Sonderstrup most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Bjarne Sonderstrup's FIDE rating?
Bjarne Sonderstrup is currently rated 1,947 in classical chess, 1,984 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,187 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Bjarne Sonderstrup played?
Our database contains 41 games by Bjarne Sonderstrup, covering Jul 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 4 wins, 13 draws, 24 losses (9.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bjarne Sonderstrup?
41 games by Bjarne Sonderstrup 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.