Prepare against Bjorn Gamback
CM · Sweden · World #27,490 classical · FIDE ID 1703161
Our database contains 482 games by Bjorn Gamback, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Bjorn Gamback's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bjorn Gamback 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 | 2,001 | 2,221 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,071 | 2,141 | Mar 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,925 | 2,160 | Aug 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 482 | 133 | 180 | 169 | 27.6% |
| As White | 249 | 61 | 103 | 85 | 24.5% |
| As Black | 233 | 72 | 77 | 84 | 30.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bjorn Gamback's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bjorn Gamback's side.
First moves as White (249 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 141 | 56.6% | 44.7% |
| Nf3 | 64 | 25.7% | 39.8% |
| d4 | 33 | 13.3% | 53.0% |
| c4 | 11 | 4.4% | 59.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 57% of White games, 44.7% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Gamback usually continues c3 (42.9% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Gamback usually continues d4 (44.4% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Gamback usually continues Nf3 (65.6% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 26% of White games, 39.8% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Gamback usually continues c4 (40.7% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Gamback usually continues c4 (45.0% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Gamback usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (109 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 103 | 94.5% | 49.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.8% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 40 | 51.3% | 36.3% |
| Nf6 | 35 | 44.9% | 51.4% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Bjorn Gamback's chess games
All 482 games by Bjorn Gamback 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: 133 wins, 180 draws, 169 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 42 | 12/12/18 | 28.6% |
| A15 | English Opening | 27 | 4/16/7 | 14.8% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 20 | 1/9/10 | 5.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 15 | 2/7/6 | 13.3% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 13 | 3/6/4 | 23.1% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 12 | 1/7/4 | 8.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A10 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| D30 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 39 | 15/10/14 | 38.5% |
| D33 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 27 | 7/6/14 | 25.9% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 26 | 10/9/7 | 38.5% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 13 | 7/4/2 | 53.8% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 13 | 3/6/4 | 23.1% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 12 | 2/6/4 | 16.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 1/3/7 | 9.1% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 2/6/2 | 20.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2001 | Dimitar Dochev | 2,382 | 3rd Glyfada Open | C07 |
| Jul 1999 | Miika Maki Uuro | 2,363 | EtVas Vantaa IM | B22 |
| Jan 1995 | Christer Hartman | 2,350 | Sollentuna Open | B78 |
| Aug 2006 | Yasin Emrah Yagiz | 2,343 | Athens Acropolis Open | A30 |
| Jun 2007 | Vladimir Poley | 2,326 | Salongernas IM | A42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athens Acropolis Open | 2006 | 12 | 5 | 2,221 |
| 24th Wch Seniors 50 | 2014 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,095 |
| Miercurea Ciuc Banc Post | 2000 | 11 | 1.5 | 2,048 |
| Helsinki Open 2 | 2003 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,284 |
| Troll Masters | 2003 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,238 |
| 43rd Rilton Cup | 2014 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,968 |
| Skelleftea Solett Open | 2001 | 9 | 4 | 2,191 |
| Stockholm Elo | 1998 | 9 | 3 | 2,099 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bjorn Gamback's chess games?
482 games by Bjorn Gamback, 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 Bjorn Gamback has played.
What does Bjorn Gamback play on the first move as White?
Across 249 games with White in our database, Bjorn Gamback opens with 1.e4 (57% of games), 1.Nf3 (26% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bjorn Gamback answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (51% of games), 1...Nf6 (45% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games).
What openings does Bjorn Gamback play as White?
As White, Bjorn Gamback's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (42 games, 28.6% win rate); English Opening (27 games, 14.8% win rate); Sicilian (20 games, 5.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 249 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bjorn Gamback play as Black?
As Black, Bjorn Gamback most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (39 games, 38.5% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (27 games, 25.9% win rate); Sicilian (26 games, 38.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 233 games.
What is Bjorn Gamback's FIDE rating?
Bjorn Gamback is currently rated 2,001 in classical chess, 2,071 in rapid and 1,925 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,221 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Bjorn Gamback played?
Our database contains 482 games by Bjorn Gamback, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 133 wins, 180 draws, 169 losses (27.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bjorn Gamback?
482 games by Bjorn Gamback 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.