Prepare against Joachim Berg-Jensen
Norway · World #9,324 classical · FIDE ID 1502794
When preparing against Joachim Berg-Jensen, expect 1.d4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (43%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Trompowsky Attack as White, 57.7% over 26 games.
Our database contains 149 games by Joachim Berg-Jensen, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Joachim Berg-Jensen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joachim Berg-Jensen 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 | 2,181 | 2,232 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,090 | 2,207 | Dec 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,003 | 2,189 | Jan 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 149 | 69 | 34 | 46 | 46.3% |
| As White | 76 | 33 | 19 | 24 | 43.4% |
| As Black | 73 | 36 | 15 | 22 | 49.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joachim Berg-Jensen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joachim Berg-Jensen's side.
First moves as White (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 70 | 92.1% | 54.3% |
| c4 | 4 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 92% of White games, 54.3% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Berg-Jensen usually continues Bg5 (65.4% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Berg-Jensen usually continues Bg5 (37.5% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Berg-Jensen usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 5% of White games, 100.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Berg-Jensen usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Berg-Jensen usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Berg-Jensen usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 25 | 83.3% | 56.0% |
| b6 | 3 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 43.3% | 65.4% |
| f5 | 11 | 36.7% | 68.2% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
Joachim Berg-Jensen's chess games
All 149 games by Joachim Berg-Jensen in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Nov 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: 69 wins, 34 draws, 46 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 26 | 15/4/7 | 57.7% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 14 | 2/8/4 | 14.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 11 | 5/5/1 | 45.5% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| D59 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E01 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2001 | Rune Djurhuus | 2,491 | Troll Masters | C14 |
| Jul 2005 | Ole Christian Moen | 2,290 | chB-NOR | A45 |
| Jan 2000 | Torstein Bae | 2,218 | Troll Masters | A80 |
| Oct 2014 | Trond Thorstensen | 2,213 | chT-NOR 1415 | D35 |
| Jan 2000 | Terje Johansen | 2,211 | chT-NOR 0001 | A88 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-NOR | 2006 | 19 | 11 | 2,304 |
| Troll Masters | 2001 | 18 | 8 | 2,228 |
| ch-Trondheim CC Master | 2020 | 8 | 6 | 2,208 |
| ch-North Island | 2013 | 8 | 7 | 2,248 |
| Trondheim Pokal TSF | 2020 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,996 |
| NOR Open U18 | 1998 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,143 |
| chT-NOR Ishav 0708 | 2008 | 7 | 3 | 2,051 |
| chT-NOR 0607 | 2007 | 7 | 3 | 2,080 |
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Where can I find Joachim Berg-Jensen's chess games?
149 games by Joachim Berg-Jensen, from Apr 2003 to Nov 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 Joachim Berg-Jensen has played.
What does Joachim Berg-Jensen play on the first move as White?
Across 76 games with White in our database, Joachim Berg-Jensen opens with 1.d4 (92% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joachim Berg-Jensen answers 1...e6 (83% of games), 1...b6 (10% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (43% of games), 1...f5 (37% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games).
What openings does Joachim Berg-Jensen play as White?
As White, Joachim Berg-Jensen's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (26 games, 57.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (14 games, 14.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 76 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joachim Berg-Jensen play as Black?
As Black, Joachim Berg-Jensen most often plays: Dutch Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate); French: Classical Variation (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 73 games.
What is Joachim Berg-Jensen's FIDE rating?
Joachim Berg-Jensen is currently rated 2,181 in classical chess, 2,090 in rapid and 2,003 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,232 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Joachim Berg-Jensen played?
Our database contains 149 games by Joachim Berg-Jensen, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 69 wins, 34 draws, 46 losses (46.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joachim Berg-Jensen?
149 games by Joachim Berg-Jensen 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.