Prepare against Brian Jorgensen
FM · DNK · World #11,155 classical · FIDE ID 1401599
Our database contains 261 games by Brian Jorgensen, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Brian Jorgensen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Brian Jorgensen 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 | 2,152 | 2,299 | Jan 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,240 | 2,250 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,163 | 2,263 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 261 | 86 | 73 | 103 | 33.0% |
| As White | 132 | 55 | 40 | 37 | 41.7% |
| As Black | 130 | 31 | 33 | 66 | 23.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Brian Jorgensen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Brian Jorgensen's side.
First moves as White (132 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 90 | 68.2% | 58.3% |
| c4 | 21 | 15.9% | 47.6% |
| e4 | 12 | 9.1% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 6.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 68% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Jorgensen usually continues c4 (55.3% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Jorgensen usually continues c4 (68.8% score)
- …f5 (3% of these games) — Jorgensen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 16% of White games, 47.6% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Jorgensen usually continues Nc3 (60.0% score)
- …f5 (14% of these games) — Jorgensen usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Jorgensen usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 38 | 66.7% | 32.9% |
| d5 | 10 | 17.5% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 7.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 5.3% | 16.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 20 | 48.8% | 30.0% |
| Nf6 | 15 | 36.6% | 16.7% |
| f5 | 2 | 4.9% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 4.9% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
Brian Jorgensen's chess games
All 261 games by Brian Jorgensen in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 86 wins, 73 draws, 103 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 14 | 8/4/2 | 57.1% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 12 | 3/9/0 | 25.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A84 | English Opening | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D40 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 0/6/2 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| D34 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| E08 | Catalan | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2019 | Lars Schandorff | 2,517 | ch-DEN Blitz Gp2 | D30 |
| Jan 2017 | Allan Stig Rasmussen | 2,513 | chT-DEN 1617 55th | D37 |
| Jan 1991 | Henrik Danielsen | 2,405 | Copenhagen Unibank | E21 |
| Jan 1998 | Tapani Sammalvuo | 2,395 | Roskilde Open | E66 |
| Oct 2023 | Nikolaj Borge | 2,392 | 61st chT-DEN 2324 | D46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23rd Politiken Cup | 2001 | 11 | 7 | 2,193 |
| 22nd Politiken Cup | 2000 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,118 |
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2018 | 10 | 6 | 2,168 |
| Copenhagen Open | 1991 | 10 | 3 | 2,156 |
| 12th Politiken Cup | 1990 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,382 |
| Copenhagen K41 | 1990 | 9 | 1 | 1,970 |
| Koge Open A | 1997 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,265 |
| Taastrup Open | 2000 | 9 | 6 | 2,027 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Brian Jorgensen's chess games?
261 games by Brian Jorgensen, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Brian Jorgensen has played.
What does Brian Jorgensen play on the first move as White?
Across 132 games with White in our database, Brian Jorgensen opens with 1.d4 (68% of games), 1.c4 (16% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Brian Jorgensen answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (49% of games), 1...Nf6 (37% of games), 1...f5 (5% of games).
What openings does Brian Jorgensen play as White?
As White, Brian Jorgensen's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (14 games, 57.1% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 132 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Brian Jorgensen play as Black?
As Black, Brian Jorgensen most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (8 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 130 games.
What is Brian Jorgensen's FIDE rating?
Brian Jorgensen is currently rated 2,152 in classical chess, 2,240 in rapid and 2,163 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,299 (Jan 2018).
How many games has Brian Jorgensen played?
Our database contains 261 games by Brian Jorgensen, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 86 wins, 73 draws, 103 losses (33.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Brian Jorgensen?
261 games by Brian Jorgensen 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.