Prepare against Bjorn Haveland
Norway · World #63,345 classical · FIDE ID 1502000
When preparing against Bjorn Haveland, expect 1.d4 in 70% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (64%).
Our database contains 59 games by Bjorn Haveland, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bjorn Haveland's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bjorn Haveland 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 | 1,844 | 2,093 | Jan 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,826 | 1,927 | May 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,832 | 1,902 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 16 | 12 | 31 | 27.1% |
| As White | 30 | 9 | 4 | 17 | 30.0% |
| As Black | 29 | 7 | 8 | 14 | 24.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bjorn Haveland's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bjorn Haveland's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 21 | 70.0% | 33.3% |
| e4 | 5 | 16.7% | 20.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 70% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Haveland usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Haveland usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …f5 (10% of these games) — Haveland usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 17% of White games, 20.0% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Haveland usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Haveland usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Haveland usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 6 | 75.0% | 41.7% |
| a6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 64.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 35.7% | 40.0% |
Bjorn Haveland's chess games
All 59 games by Bjorn Haveland 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: 16 wins, 12 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Mieses Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D88 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D60 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | St. George Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Lennart Liljedahl | 2,320 | Gothenburg Open | C48 |
| Feb 1998 | Joel Akesson | 2,290 | ch-Gothenburg | E05 |
| Jan 1996 | Lars Bergstrom | 2,180 | Gothenburg Open | A25 |
| Jan 1996 | Susanne Hansson | 2,130 | Gothenburg Open | D27 |
| Jan 1996 | Erik Tonning | 2,115 | Gothenburg Open | D27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ibenfeldt Memorial | 2006 | 9 | 0 | 1,919 |
| 9th Oslo Sveins Open | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 1,841 |
| ch-Nordic | 2001 | 9 | 2 | 1,908 |
| ch-NOR Class1 | 2013 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,766 |
| chT-NOR Clubs | 2022 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,014 |
| Gothenburg Open | 1996 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,315 |
| ch-Gothenburg | 1998 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,601 |
| 35th EU-Cup | 2019 | 2 | 0 | 1,380 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bjorn Haveland's chess games?
59 games by Bjorn Haveland, 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 Haveland has played.
What does Bjorn Haveland play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Bjorn Haveland opens with 1.d4 (70% of games), 1.e4 (17% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bjorn Haveland answers 1...e5 (75% of games), 1...a6 (13% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (64% of games), 1...Nf6 (36% of games).
What openings does Bjorn Haveland play as White?
As White, Bjorn Haveland's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bjorn Haveland play as Black?
As Black, Bjorn Haveland most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Bjorn Haveland's FIDE rating?
Bjorn Haveland is currently rated 1,844 in classical chess, 1,826 in rapid and 1,832 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,093 (Jan 2006).
How many games has Bjorn Haveland played?
Our database contains 59 games by Bjorn Haveland, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 12 draws, 31 losses (27.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bjorn Haveland?
59 games by Bjorn Haveland 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.