Prepare against Bjorn Ottosson
Sweden · World #71,931 classical · FIDE ID 1721402
When preparing against Bjorn Ottosson, expect 1.c4 in 47% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (43% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (60%).
Our database contains 32 games by Bjorn Ottosson, covering May 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bjorn Ottosson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bjorn Ottosson 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 | 1,815 | 1,862 | Oct 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,841 | 1,853 | Feb 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,837 | 1,952 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 11 | 6 | 15 | 34.4% |
| As White | 17 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 23.5% |
| As Black | 15 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 46.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bjorn Ottosson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bjorn Ottosson's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 8 | 47.1% | 31.3% |
| e4 | 8 | 47.1% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 47% of White games, 31.3% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Ottosson usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Ottosson usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Ottosson usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 47% of White games, 25.0% score
- …e5 (63% of these games) — Ottosson usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Ottosson usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Ottosson usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 3 | 42.9% | 83.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 42.9% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 60.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 40.0% | 100.0% |
Bjorn Ottosson's chess games
All 32 games by Bjorn Ottosson in the Chess.ceo database (May 2014 - 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: 11 wins, 6 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A53 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B33 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vaxjo Open | 2023 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,286 |
| ch-SWE Open | 1992 | 8 | 2 | – |
| Karlskrona Open | 1998 | 7 | 3 | 2,032 |
| Vaxjo tt | 1994 | 3 | 3 | – |
| chT-SWE 1617 | 2016 | 2 | 0 | 1,676 |
| Vaxjo Nordic zt | 2017 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,906 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bjorn Ottosson's chess games?
32 games by Bjorn Ottosson, from May 2014 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 Ottosson has played.
What does Bjorn Ottosson play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Bjorn Ottosson opens with 1.c4 (47% of games), 1.e4 (47% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bjorn Ottosson answers 1...c5 (43% of games), 1...e6 (43% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...Nf6 (40% of games).
What openings does Bjorn Ottosson play as White?
As White, Bjorn Ottosson's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bjorn Ottosson play as Black?
As Black, Bjorn Ottosson most often plays: Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Bjorn Ottosson's FIDE rating?
Bjorn Ottosson is currently rated 1,815 in classical chess, 1,841 in rapid and 1,837 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,862 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Bjorn Ottosson played?
Our database contains 32 games by Bjorn Ottosson, covering May 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 6 draws, 15 losses (34.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bjorn Ottosson?
32 games by Bjorn Ottosson 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.