Prepare against Bjorn Mennink Royrvik
Norway · World #146,998 classical · FIDE ID 1574914
When preparing against Bjorn Mennink Royrvik, expect 1.e4 in 84% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 35 games by Bjorn Mennink Royrvik, covering Oct 2022 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Bjorn Mennink Royrvik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bjorn Mennink Royrvik 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 | 1,603 | 1,642 | Jun 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,728 | 1,728 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,655 | 1,739 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 34.3% |
| As White | 19 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 21.1% |
| As Black | 16 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bjorn Mennink Royrvik's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bjorn Mennink Royrvik's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 84.2% | 40.6% |
| d4 | 2 | 10.5% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 84% of White games, 40.6% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Royrvik usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Royrvik usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Royrvik usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 11% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Royrvik usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 6 | 75.0% | 58.3% |
| c6 | 2 | 25.0% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 66.7% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
Bjorn Mennink Royrvik's chess games
All 35 games by Bjorn Mennink Royrvik in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2022 - 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: 12 wins, 13 draws, 10 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% | |
| Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% | |
| Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% | |
| Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% | |
| King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C55 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% | |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% | |
| Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% | |
| Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% | |
| English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% | |
| English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | Andreas Leer-Helgesen | 1,688 | NM for barn og ungdom 2025 | Gruppe E (f. 14) | — |
| Jul 2026 | Felix K H Tran | 1,529 | Landsturneringen 2026 | Lilleputt | C55 |
| Jul 2026 | Arthur Tseelee Hellebo | 1,501 | Landsturneringen 2026 | Lilleputt | — |
| Jul 2025 | Henrik Daehan Malmo Gjon | 1,453 | Landsturneringen 2025 | Miniputt | — |
| Jul 2025 | Ole Grothe Valved | 1,425 | Landsturneringen 2025 | Miniputt | — |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landsturneringen 2026 | Lilleputt | 2026 | 17 | 9 | 1,639 |
| Landsturneringen 2025 | Miniputt | 2025 | 8 | 5 | 1,654 |
| NMU - NM for barn og ungdom 2024 | F (2014) | 2024 | 4 | 1 | 1,315 |
| NM i Sjakk for Ungdom Individuelt 2023 | G | 2023 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,017 |
| NM for barn og ungdom 2025 | Gruppe E (f. 14) | 2025 | 2 | 2 | 2,088 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bjorn Mennink Royrvik's chess games?
35 games by Bjorn Mennink Royrvik, from Oct 2022 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 Mennink Royrvik has played.
What does Bjorn Mennink Royrvik play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Bjorn Mennink Royrvik opens with 1.e4 (84% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bjorn Mennink Royrvik answers 1...e5 (75% of games), 1...c6 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Bjorn Mennink Royrvik play as White?
As White, Bjorn Mennink Royrvik's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bjorn Mennink Royrvik play as Black?
As Black, Bjorn Mennink Royrvik most often plays: Bishop's Opening (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Bjorn Mennink Royrvik's FIDE rating?
Bjorn Mennink Royrvik is currently rated 1,603 in classical chess, 1,728 in rapid and 1,655 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,642 (Jun 2024).
How many games has Bjorn Mennink Royrvik played?
Our database contains 35 games by Bjorn Mennink Royrvik, covering Oct 2022 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 13 draws, 10 losses (34.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bjorn Mennink Royrvik?
35 games by Bjorn Mennink Royrvik 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.