Prepare against Jan Arne Bjorgvik
Norway · World #89,982 classical · FIDE ID 1503766
When preparing against Jan Arne Bjorgvik, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (46% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 13.6% over 22 games.
Our database contains 192 games by Jan Arne Bjorgvik, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jan Arne Bjorgvik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Arne Bjorgvik 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 | 1,758 | 2,133 | Jan 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,809 | 1,809 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 192 | 39 | 70 | 83 | 20.3% |
| As White | 96 | 20 | 28 | 48 | 20.8% |
| As Black | 96 | 19 | 42 | 35 | 19.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Arne Bjorgvik's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Arne Bjorgvik's side.
First moves as White (96 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 94 | 97.9% | 36.2% |
| a3 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 36.2% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Bjorgvik usually continues Nf3 (31.0% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Bjorgvik usually continues d4 (32.1% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Bjorgvik usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- 1.a3 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Bjorgvik usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 16 | 45.7% | 34.4% |
| c5 | 11 | 31.4% | 54.5% |
| d5 | 4 | 11.4% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 4 | 11.4% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 42 | 100.0% | 44.0% |
Jan Arne Bjorgvik's chess games
All 192 games by Jan Arne Bjorgvik in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 39 wins, 70 draws, 83 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 22 | 3/5/14 | 13.6% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 7 | 0/7/0 | 0.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 5 | 0/5/0 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 19 | 4/8/7 | 21.1% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 9 | 1/6/2 | 11.1% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A31 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2003 | Matts Unander | 2,214 | Troll Masters | D00 |
| Feb 2008 | Karl-Heinz Bondick | 2,168 | 10th chT-EU Seniors | D00 |
| Apr 2009 | Alfons Gaensmantel | 2,127 | 11th chT-EU Seniors | D40 |
| Aug 2002 | Christoph Schinkowski | 2,115 | 15th Kiel Open | B34 |
| Jan 2003 | Kai -Roger Johansen | 2,084 | Troll Masters | A23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gausdal Byggern Masters | 2006 | 18 | 7.5 | 1,974 |
| WchT Seniors 50 | 2020 | 12 | 5 | 1,832 |
| 28th Wch Seniors 65 | 2018 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,807 |
| Troll Masters | 2003 | 10 | 4 | 2,117 |
| Gausdal Classics Elo Open | 2007 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,828 |
| ECU Senior +65 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 3 | 1,561 |
| 11th chT-EU Seniors | 2009 | 9 | 3 | 1,921 |
| 10th chT-EU Seniors | 2008 | 9 | 3 | 1,934 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Arne Bjorgvik's chess games?
192 games by Jan Arne Bjorgvik, from Apr 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 Jan Arne Bjorgvik has played.
What does Jan Arne Bjorgvik play on the first move as White?
Across 96 games with White in our database, Jan Arne Bjorgvik opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.a3 (1% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Arne Bjorgvik answers 1...c6 (46% of games), 1...c5 (31% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Jan Arne Bjorgvik play as White?
As White, Jan Arne Bjorgvik's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (22 games, 13.6% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (10 games, 30.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (7 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 96 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Arne Bjorgvik play as Black?
As Black, Jan Arne Bjorgvik most often plays: Indian Defense (19 games, 21.1% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 96 games.
What is Jan Arne Bjorgvik's FIDE rating?
Jan Arne Bjorgvik is currently rated 1,758 in classical chess, 1,809 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,133 (Jan 2005).
How many games has Jan Arne Bjorgvik played?
Our database contains 192 games by Jan Arne Bjorgvik, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 70 draws, 83 losses (20.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Arne Bjorgvik?
192 games by Jan Arne Bjorgvik 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.