Prepare against Bjorn Olsen
DNK · World #62,206 classical · FIDE ID 1462482
When preparing against Bjorn Olsen, expect 1.d4 in 62% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (43%).
Our database contains 49 games by Bjorn Olsen, covering Jul 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bjorn Olsen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bjorn Olsen 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 | 1,848 | 1,953 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,912 | 1,912 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 8 | 12 | 29 | 16.3% |
| As White | 26 | 5 | 5 | 16 | 19.2% |
| As Black | 23 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 13.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bjorn Olsen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bjorn Olsen's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 16 | 61.5% | 25.0% |
| e4 | 7 | 26.9% | 42.9% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 11.5% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 62% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Olsen usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Olsen usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Olsen usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 27% of White games, 42.9% score
- …e5 (43% of these games) — Olsen usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Olsen usually continues Be2 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Olsen usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 5 | 50.0% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 42.9% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 42.9% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Bjorn Olsen's chess games
All 49 games by Bjorn Olsen in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2016 - 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: 8 wins, 12 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C79 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A96 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D95 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D95 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2018 | Svend Steenstrup | 1,942 | ch-DEN G7-1 | B01 |
| Feb 2017 | Thomas Nielsen | 1,922 | Copenhagen Bronshoj Open | D33 |
| Mar 2018 | Mikkel Jorgensen | 1,883 | ch-Bronshoj A | B11 |
| Nov 2018 | Magnus Mejlvang | 1,859 | 28th Taastrup Quick Weekend C | C06 |
| Jun 2018 | Anders Kjaer | 1,835 | ch-Frederiksberg | A96 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Frederiksberg | 2019 | 11 | 3 | 1,772 |
| ch-Bronshoj A | 2018 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,708 |
| Copenhagen Bronshoj Open | 2017 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,855 |
| ch-DEN G7-1 | 2018 | 7 | 2 | 1,797 |
| 28th Taastrup Quick Weekend C | 2018 | 5 | 2 | 1,789 |
| Copenhagen GoAudit Open | 2019 | 4 | 0 | 1,829 |
| ch-Amager blitz | 2021 | 4 | 2 | 1,782 |
| Copenhagen Obro New Year Open | 2022 | 2 | 0 | 1,805 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bjorn Olsen's chess games?
49 games by Bjorn Olsen, from Jul 2016 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 Olsen has played.
What does Bjorn Olsen play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Bjorn Olsen opens with 1.d4 (62% of games), 1.e4 (27% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bjorn Olsen answers 1...c6 (50% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (43% of games), 1...d5 (43% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games).
What openings does Bjorn Olsen play as White?
As White, Bjorn Olsen's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bjorn Olsen play as Black?
As Black, Bjorn Olsen most often plays: Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Bjorn Olsen's FIDE rating?
Bjorn Olsen is currently rated 1,848 in classical chess, 1,912 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,953 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Bjorn Olsen played?
Our database contains 49 games by Bjorn Olsen, covering Jul 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 12 draws, 29 losses (16.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bjorn Olsen?
49 games by Bjorn Olsen 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.