Prepare against Bjarne Zachariassen
Norway · World #38,702 classical · FIDE ID 1503936
When preparing against Bjarne Zachariassen, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (81% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Alapin as White, 25.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 99 games by Bjarne Zachariassen, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bjarne Zachariassen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bjarne Zachariassen 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 | 1,941 | 1,979 | Dec 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,965 | 1,965 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 99 | 26 | 30 | 43 | 26.3% |
| As White | 56 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 43 | 10 | 10 | 23 | 23.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bjarne Zachariassen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bjarne Zachariassen's side.
First moves as White (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 56 | 100.0% | 46.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 46.4% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Zachariassen usually continues c3 (40.6% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Zachariassen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Zachariassen usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 81.0% | 41.2% |
| c6 | 2 | 9.5% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 85.7% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
Bjarne Zachariassen's chess games
All 99 games by Bjarne Zachariassen in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 26 wins, 30 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 16 | 4/5/7 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 12 | 2/1/9 | 16.7% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A41 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2012 | Kai Reinecker | 2,279 | Copenhagen Bronshoj Open | C45 |
| Jan 2010 | Veli Vehkalahti | 2,028 | Lahti We LahS | B22 |
| Nov 2007 | Kristian Aandal | 1,935 | chT-NOR Ishav 0708 | B22 |
| Feb 2012 | Tore Langmyhr | 1,923 | Copenhagen Bronshoj Open | B01 |
| Jun 2006 | Gunnar Bue | 1,856 | chT-NOR2 | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maastricht Limburg Open | 2008 | 14 | 5 | 2,014 |
| chT-NOR | 2013 | 8 | 3 | 1,914 |
| Copenhagen Bronshoj Open | 2012 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,064 |
| chT-NOR Clubs | 2022 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,721 |
| Oslo ASKO Hostturnering | 2005 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,788 |
| chT-NOR qualifier | 2002 | 6 | 1 | 1,978 |
| Sandefjord Open | 2002 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,797 |
| chT-NOR east 0203 | 2003 | 5 | 3 | 2,183 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bjarne Zachariassen's chess games?
99 games by Bjarne Zachariassen, from Oct 2004 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 Zachariassen has played.
What does Bjarne Zachariassen play on the first move as White?
Across 56 games with White in our database, Bjarne Zachariassen opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bjarne Zachariassen answers 1...c5 (81% of games), 1...c6 (10% of games), 1...Nf6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games).
What openings does Bjarne Zachariassen play as White?
As White, Bjarne Zachariassen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Scotch Game (9 games, 55.6% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (8 games, 12.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 56 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bjarne Zachariassen play as Black?
As Black, Bjarne Zachariassen most often plays: Sicilian (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Budapest Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Bjarne Zachariassen's FIDE rating?
Bjarne Zachariassen is currently rated 1,941 in classical chess and 1,965 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,979 (Dec 2024).
How many games has Bjarne Zachariassen played?
Our database contains 99 games by Bjarne Zachariassen, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 30 draws, 43 losses (26.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bjarne Zachariassen?
99 games by Bjarne Zachariassen 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.