Prepare against Bjorn Gillefalk
Sweden · World #29,587 classical · FIDE ID 1708821
When preparing against Bjorn Gillefalk, expect 1.d4 in 47% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (93%).
Our database contains 71 games by Bjorn Gillefalk, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bjorn Gillefalk's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bjorn Gillefalk 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 | 1,988 | 2,155 | Jul 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,990 | 2,136 | Aug 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 26 | 10 | 35 | 36.6% |
| As White | 34 | 15 | 6 | 13 | 44.1% |
| As Black | 37 | 11 | 4 | 22 | 29.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bjorn Gillefalk's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bjorn Gillefalk's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 16 | 47.1% | 43.8% |
| e4 | 12 | 35.3% | 58.3% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 8.8% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 3 | 8.8% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 47% of White games, 43.8% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Gillefalk usually continues c4 (35.7% score)
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Gillefalk usually continues c4 (42.9% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Gillefalk usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 35% of White games, 58.3% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Gillefalk usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Gillefalk usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Gillefalk usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 6 | 50.0% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 33.3% | 12.5% |
| c5 | 2 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 92.9% | 26.9% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
Bjorn Gillefalk's chess games
All 71 games by Bjorn Gillefalk in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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, 10 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D71 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E07 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A32 | Catalan | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C62 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2016 | Daniel Semcesen | 2,457 | Lund CellaVision Cup | A22 |
| Feb 2015 | Ari Ziegler | 2,327 | Vaxjo Open | D58 |
| May 2015 | Lars Hansen | 2,239 | Deltalift Open | C06 |
| Nov 2015 | Rolf Lekander | 2,239 | chT-SWE 1516 Superettan | D12 |
| Feb 2019 | Stephan Wagner | 2,218 | chT-SWE 1819 Superettan | A23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ostersund Storsjodraget Open | 2022 | 13 | 8 | 1,933 |
| Vaxjo Open | 2016 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,100 |
| ch-SWE Class1 | 1974 | 8 | 3.5 | – |
| ch-SWE Seniors 65 | 2022 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,206 |
| chT-SWE 1516 Superettan | 2016 | 5 | 2 | 2,092 |
| Hallstahammar Open | 2004 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,010 |
| Deltalift Open | 2015 | 4 | 1 | 2,103 |
| Norrkoeping Easter Open | 2016 | 3 | 0 | 1,957 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bjorn Gillefalk's chess games?
71 games by Bjorn Gillefalk, from Oct 2005 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 Gillefalk has played.
What does Bjorn Gillefalk play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Bjorn Gillefalk opens with 1.d4 (47% of games), 1.e4 (35% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bjorn Gillefalk answers 1...e6 (50% of games), 1...e5 (33% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Bjorn Gillefalk play as White?
As White, Bjorn Gillefalk's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bjorn Gillefalk play as Black?
As Black, Bjorn Gillefalk most often plays: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Bjorn Gillefalk's FIDE rating?
Bjorn Gillefalk is currently rated 1,988 in classical chess, 1,990 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,155 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Bjorn Gillefalk played?
Our database contains 71 games by Bjorn Gillefalk, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 10 draws, 35 losses (36.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bjorn Gillefalk?
71 games by Bjorn Gillefalk 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.