Prepare against Gisle Bjugn
Norway · World #36,341 classical · FIDE ID 1516752
When preparing against Gisle Bjugn, expect 1.d4 in 82% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (57%).
Our database contains 38 games by Gisle Bjugn, covering Mar 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Gisle Bjugn's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gisle Bjugn 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 | 1,952 | 1,952 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,922 | 1,967 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,941 | 1,979 | May 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 16 | 6 | 16 | 42.1% |
| As White | 22 | 10 | 3 | 9 | 45.5% |
| As Black | 16 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gisle Bjugn's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gisle Bjugn's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 18 | 81.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 13.6% | 83.3% |
| e4 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 82% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Bjugn usually continues Bf4 (40.0% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Bjugn usually continues e3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (11% of these games) — Bjugn usually continues Bf4 (25.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 14% of White games, 83.3% score
- …g6 (33% of these games) — Bjugn usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Bjugn usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (33% of these games) — Bjugn usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 3 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 57.1% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 42.9% | 33.3% |
Gisle Bjugn's chess games
All 38 games by Gisle Bjugn in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2012 - 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: 16 wins, 6 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D42 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Lazard Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E36 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2017 | Daniel Jakobsen Kovachev | 2,308 | Bergen Sommer Open | A48 |
| Jul 2026 | Frode Lillevold | 2,139 | Landsturneringen 2026 | Senior 50 | D31 |
| Jul 2026 | Ole Woldseth | 1,999 | Landsturneringen 2026 | Senior 50 | E12 |
| Sep 2021 | Gunnar Runarsson | 1,944 | 36th EU-Cup | D02 |
| Jul 2026 | Rune Harald Kristiansen | 1,924 | Landsturneringen 2026 | Senior 50 | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landsturneringen 2026 | Senior 50 | 2026 | 8 | 5 | 2,085 |
| 36th EU-Cup | 2021 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,006 |
| Knarrevik Winter 1st | 2015 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,436 |
| Straume Romjul Open | 2014 | 4 | 2 | 1,687 |
| Bergen Sommer Open | 2017 | 4 | 3 | 2,136 |
| chB-NOR | 2023 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,702 |
| 37th EU-Cup | 2022 | 2 | 0 | 1,813 |
| 11th Prague Open A | 2012 | 2 | 1 | 1,807 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gisle Bjugn's chess games?
38 games by Gisle Bjugn, from Mar 2012 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 Gisle Bjugn has played.
What does Gisle Bjugn play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Gisle Bjugn opens with 1.d4 (82% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gisle Bjugn answers 1...c6 (50% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (57% of games), 1...Nf6 (43% of games).
What openings does Gisle Bjugn play as White?
As White, Gisle Bjugn's most-played openings in our database are: London System (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gisle Bjugn play as Black?
As Black, Gisle Bjugn most often plays: Caro-Kann (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (1 games, 100.0% win rate); Catalan (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Gisle Bjugn's FIDE rating?
Gisle Bjugn is currently rated 1,952 in classical chess, 1,922 in rapid and 1,941 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,952 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Gisle Bjugn played?
Our database contains 38 games by Gisle Bjugn, covering Mar 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 6 draws, 16 losses (42.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gisle Bjugn?
38 games by Gisle Bjugn 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.