Prepare against Hallvard Foss Bjornstad
Norway · World #20,376 classical · FIDE ID 1565478
When preparing against Hallvard Foss Bjornstad, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 30 games by Hallvard Foss Bjornstad, covering Sep 2021 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Hallvard Foss Bjornstad's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hallvard Foss Bjornstad 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 | 2,054 | 2,065 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,087 | 2,088 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,122 | 2,230 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 11 | 8 | 11 | 36.7% |
| As White | 14 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 16 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hallvard Foss Bjornstad's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hallvard Foss Bjornstad's side.
First moves as White (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 12 | 100.0% | 54.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 54.2% score
- …c5 (58% of these games) — Bjornstad usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Bjornstad usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (8% of these games) — Bjornstad usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 4 | 57.1% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 28.6% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 70.0% |
Hallvard Foss Bjornstad's chess games
All 30 games by Hallvard Foss Bjornstad in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2021 - 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: 11 wins, 8 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C79 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E53 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Rafe Rehman | 2,095 | Landsturneringen 2026 | Mester | E73 |
| Jul 2026 | Magnus Digernes | 2,023 | Landsturneringen 2026 | Mester | B30 |
| Jul 2026 | Andreas Strand | 2,009 | Landsturneringen 2026 | Mester | B12 |
| Feb 2026 | Astor Moe Maurstad | 1,939 | NM Fischersjakk (Freestyle) 2026 | ? |
| Aug 2023 | Pantham Kaewpitakkun | 1,931 | Bekkestua Open | B87 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Det åpne NM i hurtigsjakk | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 1,964 |
| Landsturneringen 2026 | Mester | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,044 |
| NM Fischersjakk (Freestyle) 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 4 | 2,170 |
| Bekkestua Open | 2023 | 5 | 2 | 2,000 |
| Maia Chess Open 2026 | Masters | 2026 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,276 |
| ch-EU U12 31st | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,673 |
Interactive opening tree from all 30 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hallvard Foss Bjornstad's chess games?
30 games by Hallvard Foss Bjornstad, from Sep 2021 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 Hallvard Foss Bjornstad has played.
What does Hallvard Foss Bjornstad play on the first move as White?
Across 12 games with White in our database, Hallvard Foss Bjornstad opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hallvard Foss Bjornstad answers 1...e5 (57% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Hallvard Foss Bjornstad play as White?
As White, Hallvard Foss Bjornstad's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Modern Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hallvard Foss Bjornstad play as Black?
As Black, Hallvard Foss Bjornstad most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Hallvard Foss Bjornstad's FIDE rating?
Hallvard Foss Bjornstad is currently rated 2,054 in classical chess, 2,087 in rapid and 2,122 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,065 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Hallvard Foss Bjornstad played?
Our database contains 30 games by Hallvard Foss Bjornstad, covering Sep 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 8 draws, 11 losses (36.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hallvard Foss Bjornstad?
30 games by Hallvard Foss Bjornstad 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.