Prepare against John Ivar Brekke
Norway · World #118,673 classical · FIDE ID 1505866
When preparing against John Ivar Brekke, expect 1.d4 in 35% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (36% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%).
Our database contains 46 games by John Ivar Brekke, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find John Ivar Brekke's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout John Ivar Brekke 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 | 1,677 | 1,930 | Sep 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,766 | 1,898 | May 2012 |
| Blitz | 1,640 | 1,898 | May 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 16 | 11 | 19 | 34.8% |
| As White | 23 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 30.4% |
| As Black | 23 | 9 | 5 | 9 | 39.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of John Ivar Brekke's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from John Ivar Brekke's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 8 | 34.8% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 8 | 34.8% | 31.3% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 26.1% | 58.3% |
| f4 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 35% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Brekke usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …f5 (25% of these games) — Brekke usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (13% of these games) — Brekke usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 35% of White games, 31.3% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Brekke usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Brekke usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Brekke usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 5 | 35.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 21.4% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 14.3% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 85.7% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
John Ivar Brekke's chess games
All 46 games by John Ivar Brekke in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - Jul 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, 11 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D34 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A91 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D96 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A82 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Owen Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C59 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2012 | Finn Arild Wister | 2,177 | chT-NOR Clubs | A00 |
| Feb 2020 | Johnny Hanssen | 1,804 | ch-Trondheim CC A | C44 |
| Jan 2020 | Ulrikke Langvik | 1,729 | ch-Trondheim CC A | D02 |
| Oct 2020 | Alf Overas | 1,723 | Trondheim Pokal TSF | C59 |
| Jun 2020 | Pal Inge Ostgaard | 1,675 | ch-Trondheim CC A | C06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NOR Class3 | 2013 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,269 |
| Trondheim Pokal TSF | 2020 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,726 |
| ch-Trondheim CC A | 2020 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,907 |
| Brokstad Memorial | 2003 | 5 | 3.5 | – |
| Trondheim tt U26 | 2007 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,270 |
| ch-NOR TB Final | 2004 | 4 | 0 | 1,643 |
| Trondheim Open B | 2021 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,431 |
| Molde | 2004 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,021 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find John Ivar Brekke's chess games?
46 games by John Ivar Brekke, from Sep 2011 to Jul 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 John Ivar Brekke has played.
What does John Ivar Brekke play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, John Ivar Brekke opens with 1.d4 (35% of games), 1.e4 (35% of games), 1.Nf3 (26% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, John Ivar Brekke answers 1...e5 (36% of games), 1...e6 (21% of games), 1...b6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does John Ivar Brekke play as White?
As White, John Ivar Brekke's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Nimzo-Larsen Attack (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Catalan (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does John Ivar Brekke play as Black?
As Black, John Ivar Brekke most often plays: Owen Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is John Ivar Brekke's FIDE rating?
John Ivar Brekke is currently rated 1,677 in classical chess, 1,766 in rapid and 1,640 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,930 (Sep 2011).
How many games has John Ivar Brekke played?
Our database contains 46 games by John Ivar Brekke, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 11 draws, 19 losses (34.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against John Ivar Brekke?
46 games by John Ivar Brekke 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.