Prepare against Bjorn Johansen
Norway · World #136,444 classical · FIDE ID 1506889
When preparing against Bjorn Johansen, expect 1.e4 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (81% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (82%).
Our database contains 56 games by Bjorn Johansen, covering Jul 2009 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Bjorn Johansen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bjorn Johansen 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 | 1,630 | 1,718 | Aug 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,803 | 1,803 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,606 | 1,705 | Apr 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 14 | 12 | 30 | 25.0% |
| As White | 27 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 25.9% |
| As Black | 29 | 7 | 2 | 20 | 24.1% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2007-2026): 268 rated games against 230 different opponents, across 35 events in 8 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 168 | 42 | 31 | 95 | 25.0% | 1,750 | 1,543 | 4 |
| Rapid | 21 | 4 | 2 | 15 | 19.0% | 1,834 | 1,567 | 3 |
| Blitz | 79 | 21 | 3 | 55 | 26.6% | 1,613 | 1,410 | 3 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 101 | 10 | 10 | 81 | 9.9% |
| Against lower-rated | 75 | 25 | 10 | 40 | 33.3% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs IM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 16 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 1,726 | 1,486 |
| 2024 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1,696 | 1,429 |
| 2023 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 1,454 | 1,142 |
| 2022 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1,673 | 1,473 |
| 2021 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1,279 | 1,679 |
| 2020 | 24 | 8 | 2 | 14 | 1,572 | 1,426 |
| 2019 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 1,493 | 1,265 |
| 2018 | 30 | 9 | 3 | 18 | 1,600 | 1,482 |
| 2017 | 17 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 1,438 | 1,184 |
| 2016 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 1,743 | 1,467 |
| 2015 | 36 | 10 | 4 | 22 | 1,691 | 1,511 |
| 2014 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1,392 | 1,792 |
| 2013 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2,155 | 1,755 |
| 2012 | 24 | 5 | 2 | 17 | 1,916 | 1,676 |
| 2011 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 1,998 | 1,865 |
| 2010 | 13 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 1,945 | 1,795 |
| 2009 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1,926 | 1,726 |
| 2008 | 25 | 5 | 7 | 13 | 1,831 | 1,498 |
| 2007 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 1,832 | 1,432 |
Where Bjorn Johansen has played
Norway (23) · Germany (4) · Lithuania (2) · Sweden (2) · Austria (1) · Denmark (1) · Iceland (1) · Slovenia (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bjorn Johansen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bjorn Johansen's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 59.3% | 46.9% |
| d4 | 11 | 40.7% | 40.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 59% of White games, 46.9% score
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Johansen usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Johansen usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Johansen usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 41% of White games, 40.9% score
- …d5 (55% of these games) — Johansen usually continues Nc3 (30.0% score)
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Johansen usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 13 | 81.3% | 23.1% |
| e6 | 2 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 81.8% | 16.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
Bjorn Johansen's chess games
All 56 games by Bjorn Johansen in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - Oct 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: 14 wins, 12 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A45 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 7 | 0/0/7 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A89 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2015 | Ole Woldseth | 2,076 | Hordaland Open | B07 |
| Sep 2011 | Thor Valtysson | 2,041 | ch-Nordic Seniors | B12 |
| Mar 2012 | Weine Nilsson | 1,965 | chT-EU Seniors | D00 |
| Sep 2011 | Sveinbjorn Sigurdsson | 1,867 | ch-Nordic Seniors | C02 |
| Apr 2012 | Rudolf Fernengel | 1,833 | chT-EU Seniors | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12th ch-EU Seniors | 2012 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,775 |
| ch-Nordic Seniors | 2011 | 8 | 3 | 1,913 |
| Fagernes Chess International | Open | 2026 | 8 | 3 | 1,495 |
| 12th chT-EU Seniors | 2010 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,764 |
| chT-EU Seniors | 2012 | 7 | 2 | 1,717 |
| 30th Politiken Cup | 2008 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,555 |
| Hordaland Open | 2015 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,896 |
| 11th chT-EU Seniors | 2009 | 4 | 1 | 1,783 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bjorn Johansen's chess games?
56 games by Bjorn Johansen, from Jul 2009 to Oct 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 Johansen has played.
What does Bjorn Johansen play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Bjorn Johansen opens with 1.e4 (59% of games), 1.d4 (41% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bjorn Johansen answers 1...e5 (81% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (82% of games), 1...d6 (18% of games).
What openings does Bjorn Johansen play as White?
As White, Bjorn Johansen's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bjorn Johansen play as Black?
As Black, Bjorn Johansen most often plays: Ruy Lopez (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Bjorn Johansen's FIDE rating?
Bjorn Johansen is currently rated 1,630 in classical chess, 1,803 in rapid and 1,606 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,718 (Aug 2012).
How many games has Bjorn Johansen played?
Our database contains 56 games by Bjorn Johansen, covering Jul 2009 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 12 draws, 30 losses (25.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bjorn Johansen?
56 games by Bjorn Johansen 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.