Prepare against Jan Sorgjerd
Norway · World #33,699 classical · FIDE ID 1501780
Our database contains 148 games by Jan Sorgjerd, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jan Sorgjerd's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Sorgjerd 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 | 1,965 | 2,163 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,024 | 2,123 | Aug 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,943 | 2,072 | Jul 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 148 | 46 | 56 | 46 | 31.1% |
| As White | 77 | 29 | 34 | 14 | 37.7% |
| As Black | 71 | 17 | 22 | 32 | 23.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Sorgjerd's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Sorgjerd's side.
First moves as White (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 73 | 94.8% | 58.2% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 3.9% | 83.3% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 58.2% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Sorgjerd usually continues c4 (65.7% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Sorgjerd usually continues c4 (60.7% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Sorgjerd usually continues g3 (16.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 83.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Sorgjerd usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (33% of these games) — Sorgjerd usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 25 | 86.2% | 38.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 6.9% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 6.9% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 25 | 75.8% | 42.0% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 24.2% | 37.5% |
Jan Sorgjerd's chess games
All 148 games by Jan Sorgjerd 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: 46 wins, 56 draws, 46 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D18 | Slav Defense | 11 | 2/7/2 | 18.2% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| E61 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A84 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D44 | Slav Defense | 14 | 3/7/4 | 21.4% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Nils Ragnar Grotnes | 2,325 | ch-NOR | D44 |
| Jan 1995 | Ole Christian Moen | 2,250 | ch-NOR | E99 |
| Apr 2010 | Pal Royset | 2,221 | chT-NOR Qual | D36 |
| Jan 1993 | Tor Arne Hauge | 2,205 | chT-NOR east | A30 |
| Dec 1995 | Petter G. Stokstad | 2,200 | Oslo Norstrand CC Jubileum | D44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chB-NOR | 2023 | 15 | 7 | 2,029 |
| ch-NOR Master | 2019 | 12 | 6 | 2,145 |
| chT-NOR Clubs | 2022 | 12 | 6 | 1,926 |
| Bergen Sommer Open A | 2008 | 12 | 8 | 1,934 |
| ch-Nordstrand CC | 2015 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,021 |
| ch-NOR | 1995 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,098 |
| Gjovik Open | 2009 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,247 |
| Fagernes GM Swiss Aut | 2024 | 8 | 2 | 1,878 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Sorgjerd's chess games?
148 games by Jan Sorgjerd, 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 Jan Sorgjerd has played.
What does Jan Sorgjerd play on the first move as White?
Across 77 games with White in our database, Jan Sorgjerd opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Sorgjerd answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (76% of games), 1...Nf6 (24% of games).
What openings does Jan Sorgjerd play as White?
As White, Jan Sorgjerd's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 77 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Sorgjerd play as Black?
As Black, Jan Sorgjerd most often plays: Slav Defense (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 71 games.
What is Jan Sorgjerd's FIDE rating?
Jan Sorgjerd is currently rated 1,965 in classical chess, 2,024 in rapid and 1,943 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,163 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Jan Sorgjerd played?
Our database contains 148 games by Jan Sorgjerd, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 46 wins, 56 draws, 46 losses (31.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Sorgjerd?
148 games by Jan Sorgjerd 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.