Prepare against Bjorn Ahlander
IM · Sweden · World #2,547 classical · FIDE ID 1700251
Our database contains 957 games by Bjorn Ahlander, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bjorn Ahlander's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bjorn Ahlander 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 | 2,357 | 2,446 | Aug 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,429 | 2,433 | Aug 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 957 | 423 | 290 | 244 | 44.2% |
| As White | 478 | 221 | 153 | 104 | 46.2% |
| As Black | 479 | 202 | 137 | 140 | 42.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bjorn Ahlander's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bjorn Ahlander's side.
First moves as White (478 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 400 | 83.7% | 62.3% |
| e4 | 52 | 10.9% | 65.4% |
| c4 | 21 | 4.4% | 52.4% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 1.0% | 70.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 84% of White games, 62.3% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Ahlander usually continues c4 (60.3% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Ahlander usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Ahlander usually continues c4 (54.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 11% of White games, 65.4% score
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Ahlander usually continues Nf3 (40.9% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Ahlander usually continues Nf3 (84.6% score)
- …c6 (23% of these games) — Ahlander usually continues d4 (77.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (205 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 168 | 82.0% | 60.4% |
| e5 | 27 | 13.2% | 46.3% |
| g6 | 5 | 2.4% | 10.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (184 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 134 | 72.8% | 53.0% |
| d5 | 21 | 11.4% | 59.5% |
| c5 | 18 | 9.8% | 80.6% |
| e6 | 4 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 4 | 2.2% | 87.5% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.1% | 75.0% |
Bjorn Ahlander's chess games
All 957 games by Bjorn Ahlander in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 423 wins, 290 draws, 244 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 58 | 28/23/7 | 48.3% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 42 | 22/9/11 | 52.4% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 41 | 18/15/8 | 43.9% |
| E54 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 30 | 15/6/9 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 26 | 14/6/6 | 53.8% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 24 | 11/10/3 | 45.8% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 20 | 9/9/2 | 45.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 17 | 7/5/5 | 41.2% |
| E70 | Modern Defense | 16 | 8/6/2 | 50.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 15 | 10/1/4 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 62 | 16/23/23 | 25.8% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 50 | 21/10/19 | 42.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 34 | 16/8/10 | 47.1% |
| E04 | Catalan | 31 | 13/10/8 | 41.9% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 24 | 13/6/5 | 54.2% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 20 | 12/3/5 | 60.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 19 | 10/5/4 | 52.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 18 | 10/3/5 | 55.6% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2006 | Evgenij Agrest | 2,684 | chT-SWE 0506 | D35 |
| Aug 2017 | Sergey Volkov | 2,637 | Lund CellaVision Cup | D36 |
| Apr 2019 | Sebastian Bogner | 2,603 | Karlsruhe Grenke Open | E98 |
| Oct 2000 | Rune Djurhuus | 2,575 | chT-SWE 0001 | C52 |
| Jan 2001 | Sergey Ivanov | 2,574 | 30th Rilton Cup | D44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SWE | 2003 | 24 | 7.5 | 2,323 |
| Lund CellaVision Cup | 2018 | 24 | 16 | 2,511 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2017 | 20 | 13 | 2,398 |
| Fredericia | 2019 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,438 |
| Koge Xtracon Open | 2015 | 17 | 12 | 2,398 |
| ch-SWE masters | 2001 | 13 | 9.5 | 2,426 |
| chT-SWE 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,486 |
| chT-SWE 0102 | 2002 | 11 | 5 | 2,332 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Stellan Brynell (12 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bjorn Ahlander's chess games?
957 games by Bjorn Ahlander, from Apr 2003 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 Bjorn Ahlander has played.
What does Bjorn Ahlander play on the first move as White?
Across 478 games with White in our database, Bjorn Ahlander opens with 1.d4 (84% of games), 1.e4 (11% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bjorn Ahlander answers 1...c5 (82% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games).
What openings does Bjorn Ahlander play as White?
As White, Bjorn Ahlander's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (58 games, 48.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (42 games, 52.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (41 games, 43.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 478 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bjorn Ahlander play as Black?
As Black, Bjorn Ahlander most often plays: Indian Defense (62 games, 25.8% win rate); Sicilian (50 games, 42.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (34 games, 47.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 479 games.
What is Bjorn Ahlander's FIDE rating?
Bjorn Ahlander is currently rated 2,357 in classical chess, 2,429 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,446 (Aug 2013).
How many games has Bjorn Ahlander played?
Our database contains 957 games by Bjorn Ahlander, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 423 wins, 290 draws, 244 losses (44.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bjorn Ahlander?
957 games by Bjorn Ahlander 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.