Prepare against Bjarne Stafseth
Norway · World #116,719 classical · FIDE ID 1567195
When preparing against Bjarne Stafseth, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 40 games by Bjarne Stafseth, covering Nov 2020 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Bjarne Stafseth's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bjarne Stafseth 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 | 1,683 | 1,731 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,766 | 1,766 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,665 | 1,730 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 11 | 10 | 19 | 27.5% |
| As White | 24 | 3 | 8 | 13 | 12.5% |
| As Black | 16 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bjarne Stafseth's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bjarne Stafseth's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 100.0% | 29.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 29.2% score
- …c6 (29% of these games) — Stafseth usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Stafseth usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Stafseth usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 77.8% | 21.4% |
| e5 | 2 | 22.2% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 80.0% |
Bjarne Stafseth's chess games
All 40 games by Bjarne Stafseth in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2020 - Oct 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: 11 wins, 10 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% | |
| Three Knights Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% | |
| Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% | |
| Center Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% | |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B56 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% | |
| Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% | |
| Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% | |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Sveinung Thunes | 1,808 | Vestlandsserien 2025/2026 | B23 |
| Jul 2026 | Andreas Ege | 1,589 | Landsturneringen 2026 | Junior B | — |
| Jul 2026 | Leo S Solbakken | 1,586 | Landsturneringen 2026 | Junior B | — |
| May 2026 | Frode Bjornstad | 1,546 | NM for klubblag - Clono | B13 |
| Jul 2026 | Ask Wintervold | 1,537 | Landsturneringen 2026 | Junior B | — |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landsturneringen 2026 | Junior B | 2026 | 17 | 9.5 | 1,669 |
| Landsturneringen 2023 | Klasse Miniputt | 2023 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,200 |
| Landsturneringen 2025 | Lilleputt | 2025 | 4 | 0 | 1,275 |
| NM for klubblag - Clono | 2026 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,512 |
| Det åpne NM i hurtigsjakk | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,310 |
| Vestlandsserien 2025/2026 | 2026 | 2 | 1 | 1,829 |
| NM i Sjakk for Ungdom Individuelt 2023 | E | 2023 | 2 | 0 | 940 |
| TCh-NOR Club 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,768 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bjarne Stafseth's chess games?
40 games by Bjarne Stafseth, from Nov 2020 to Oct 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 Stafseth has played.
What does Bjarne Stafseth play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Bjarne Stafseth opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bjarne Stafseth answers 1...c5 (78% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Bjarne Stafseth play as White?
As White, Bjarne Stafseth's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bjarne Stafseth play as Black?
As Black, Bjarne Stafseth most often plays: Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Bjarne Stafseth's FIDE rating?
Bjarne Stafseth is currently rated 1,683 in classical chess, 1,766 in rapid and 1,665 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,731 (May 2026).
How many games has Bjarne Stafseth played?
Our database contains 40 games by Bjarne Stafseth, covering Nov 2020 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 10 draws, 19 losses (27.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bjarne Stafseth?
40 games by Bjarne Stafseth 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.