Prepare against Bjornar Byklum
FM · Norway · World #3,880 classical · FIDE ID 1502123
Our database contains 252 games by Bjornar Byklum, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bjornar Byklum's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bjornar Byklum 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 | 2,306 | 2,343 | Mar 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,324 | 2,324 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,301 | 2,310 | Oct 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 252 | 72 | 92 | 88 | 28.6% |
| As White | 126 | 41 | 47 | 38 | 32.5% |
| As Black | 126 | 31 | 45 | 50 | 24.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bjornar Byklum's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bjornar Byklum's side.
First moves as White (126 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 72 | 57.1% | 50.7% |
| d4 | 50 | 39.7% | 51.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 3.2% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 57% of White games, 50.7% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Byklum usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Byklum usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Byklum usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 40% of White games, 51.0% score
- …Nf6 (66% of these games) — Byklum usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (16% of these games) — Byklum usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Byklum usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 32 | 61.5% | 48.4% |
| d6 | 14 | 26.9% | 32.1% |
| e5 | 5 | 9.6% | 20.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 25 | 62.5% | 52.0% |
| d5 | 9 | 22.5% | 38.9% |
| d6 | 3 | 7.5% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 7.5% | 66.7% |
Bjornar Byklum's chess games
All 252 games by Bjornar Byklum in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 72 wins, 92 draws, 88 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 19 | 6/7/6 | 31.6% |
| E45 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 15 | 2/9/4 | 13.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C30 | Vienna Game | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| C00 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| C26 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| C41 | Philidor | 11 | 1/5/5 | 9.1% |
| B80 | Sicilian | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E06 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2012 | Allan Stig Rasmussen | 2,541 | 41st Rilton Cup | D34 |
| Apr 2011 | Nikolai Ninov | 2,533 | chT-NOR 1011 | E20 |
| Aug 2005 | Miroljub Lazic | 2,485 | 21st Nice Open | C00 |
| Jan 2017 | Tor Fredrik Kaasen | 2,475 | ch-NOR rapid | B23 |
| Aug 2001 | Dmitry Svetushkin | 2,461 | 5th Korinthos Open | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NOR | 2015 | 16 | 6.5 | 2,277 |
| 25th Politiken Cup | 2003 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,347 |
| chT-NOR 1415 | 2015 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,403 |
| Norwegian Open | 2005 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,447 |
| chT-NOR 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 2,473 |
| chT-NOR Ishav 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,370 |
| chT-NOR 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 3 | 2,328 |
| Gausdal Classics IM-A | 2002 | 9 | 4 | 2,260 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bjornar Byklum's chess games?
252 games by Bjornar Byklum, from Apr 2003 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 Bjornar Byklum has played.
What does Bjornar Byklum play on the first move as White?
Across 126 games with White in our database, Bjornar Byklum opens with 1.e4 (57% of games), 1.d4 (40% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bjornar Byklum answers 1...c5 (62% of games), 1...d6 (27% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games).
What openings does Bjornar Byklum play as White?
As White, Bjornar Byklum's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (19 games, 31.6% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (15 games, 13.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 126 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bjornar Byklum play as Black?
As Black, Bjornar Byklum most often plays: Benoni Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Philidor (11 games, 9.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 126 games.
What is Bjornar Byklum's FIDE rating?
Bjornar Byklum is currently rated 2,306 in classical chess, 2,324 in rapid and 2,301 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,343 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Bjornar Byklum played?
Our database contains 252 games by Bjornar Byklum, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 72 wins, 92 draws, 88 losses (28.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bjornar Byklum?
252 games by Bjornar Byklum 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.