Prepare against Bjarne Undheim
Norway · World #53,631 classical · FIDE ID 1506862
Our database contains 162 games by Bjarne Undheim, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bjarne Undheim's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bjarne Undheim 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 | 1,879 | 1,926 | Mar 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,926 | 1,926 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 162 | 57 | 27 | 78 | 35.2% |
| As White | 79 | 33 | 14 | 32 | 41.8% |
| As Black | 83 | 24 | 13 | 46 | 28.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bjarne Undheim's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bjarne Undheim's side.
First moves as White (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 79 | 100.0% | 50.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.6% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Undheim usually continues Nf3 (56.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Undheim usually continues Nf3 (53.1% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Undheim usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 36 | 97.3% | 40.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 32 | 97.0% | 37.5% |
| f5 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
Bjarne Undheim's chess games
All 162 games by Bjarne Undheim in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 57 wins, 27 draws, 78 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| C54 | Scotch Game | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 32 | 10/8/14 | 31.3% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 9 | 1/1/7 | 11.1% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2008 | Bjorn Ellingsrud | 2,357 | Oslo Johannessen Memorial | B02 |
| Aug 2013 | Mattis Olofsson-Dolk | 2,113 | 35th Politiken Cup | B51 |
| Jul 2014 | Tomas Carnstam | 2,097 | 36th Politiken Cup | B31 |
| Jul 2014 | Klaus Nielsen | 2,067 | 36th Politiken Cup | A25 |
| Oct 2014 | Viktor Haarmark Nielsen | 2,052 | Koge Xtracon Open | C54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2019 | 39 | 17.5 | 1,874 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2015 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,822 |
| 36th Politiken Cup | 2014 | 10 | 5 | 2,027 |
| 35th Politiken Cup | 2013 | 10 | 6 | 2,002 |
| 34th Politiken Cup | 2012 | 10 | 5 | 1,913 |
| 37th Politiken Cup | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 2,027 |
| Oslo Johannessen Memorial | 2008 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,867 |
| Koge Xtracon Open | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 1,991 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bjarne Undheim's chess games?
162 games by Bjarne Undheim, from Oct 2008 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 Undheim has played.
What does Bjarne Undheim play on the first move as White?
Across 79 games with White in our database, Bjarne Undheim opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bjarne Undheim answers 1...d5 (97% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (97% of games), 1...f5 (3% of games).
What openings does Bjarne Undheim play as White?
As White, Bjarne Undheim's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Moscow Variation (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Scotch Game (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 79 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bjarne Undheim play as Black?
As Black, Bjarne Undheim most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (32 games, 31.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 83 games.
What is Bjarne Undheim's FIDE rating?
Bjarne Undheim is currently rated 1,879 in classical chess, 1,926 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,926 (Mar 2015).
How many games has Bjarne Undheim played?
Our database contains 162 games by Bjarne Undheim, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 57 wins, 27 draws, 78 losses (35.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bjarne Undheim?
162 games by Bjarne Undheim 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.