Prepare against Bjorn Lerstad
Norway · World #44,705 classical · FIDE ID 1504274
When preparing against Bjorn Lerstad, expect 1.e4 in 70% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (38% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (54%).
Our database contains 60 games by Bjorn Lerstad, covering Mar 2010 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Bjorn Lerstad's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bjorn Lerstad 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 | 1,915 | 1,978 | Dec 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 6 | 33 | 21 | 10.0% |
| As White | 30 | 2 | 18 | 10 | 6.7% |
| As Black | 30 | 4 | 15 | 11 | 13.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bjorn Lerstad's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bjorn Lerstad's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 70.0% | 33.3% |
| d4 | 9 | 30.0% | 44.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 70% of White games, 33.3% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Lerstad usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …d6 (19% of these games) — Lerstad usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Lerstad usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 30% of White games, 44.4% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Lerstad usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Lerstad usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Lerstad usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 5 | 38.5% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 38.5% | 30.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 15.4% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 7 | 53.8% | 64.3% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 30.8% | 25.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
Bjorn Lerstad's chess games
All 60 games by Bjorn Lerstad in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2010 - 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: 6 wins, 33 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A75 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D10 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | English Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A50 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A50 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D26 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2014 | Konstantinos Pitzl | 2,060 | chT-EU Seniors | B07 |
| Apr 2014 | Soren Svensson | 1,998 | chT-EU Seniors | A40 |
| Apr 2014 | Per Johansson | 1,945 | chT-EU Seniors | E17 |
| Mar 2012 | Bjoern Berg Johansen | 1,716 | chT-EU Seniors | D37 |
| Jun 2017 | Aulikki Ristoja | 1,696 | chT-EU Seniors 65 | A85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-EU Seniors | 2014 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,028 |
| chT-NOR east | 1993 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,950 |
| ch-EU Seniors 65 18th | 2018 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,696 |
| ch-Drammen CC Master | 2011 | 7 | 3 | 1,836 |
| chT-EU Seniors 65 | 2017 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,996 |
| 15th chT-EU Seniors | 2013 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,995 |
| 12th chT-EU Seniors | 2010 | 6 | 1 | 1,847 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bjorn Lerstad's chess games?
60 games by Bjorn Lerstad, from Mar 2010 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 Lerstad has played.
What does Bjorn Lerstad play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Bjorn Lerstad opens with 1.e4 (70% of games), 1.d4 (30% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bjorn Lerstad answers 1...e5 (38% of games), 1...e6 (38% of games), 1...c6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (54% of games), 1...Nf6 (31% of games), 1...b6 (8% of games).
What openings does Bjorn Lerstad play as White?
As White, Bjorn Lerstad's most-played openings in our database are: Pirc Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bjorn Lerstad play as Black?
As Black, Bjorn Lerstad most often plays: English Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Horwitz Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Bjorn Lerstad's FIDE rating?
Bjorn Lerstad is currently rated 1,915 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,978 (Dec 2016).
How many games has Bjorn Lerstad played?
Our database contains 60 games by Bjorn Lerstad, covering Mar 2010 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 6 wins, 33 draws, 21 losses (10.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bjorn Lerstad?
60 games by Bjorn Lerstad 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.