Prepare against Jon F. Rorvik
CM · Norway · World #15,777 classical · FIDE ID 1501852
When preparing against Jon F. Rorvik, expect 1.c4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (97%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as White, 47.6% over 21 games.
Our database contains 157 games by Jon F. Rorvik, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jon F. Rorvik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jon F. Rorvik 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 | 2,097 | 2,193 | Nov 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,091 | 2,141 | May 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,095 | 2,187 | Dec 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 157 | 76 | 42 | 39 | 48.4% |
| As White | 79 | 39 | 16 | 24 | 49.4% |
| As Black | 78 | 37 | 26 | 15 | 47.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jon F. Rorvik's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jon F. Rorvik's side.
First moves as White (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 77 | 97.5% | 58.4% |
| e4 | 2 | 2.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 97% of White games, 58.4% score
- …e5 (34% of these games) — Rorvik usually continues Nc3 (58.7% score)
- …Nf6 (21% of these games) — Rorvik usually continues Nc3 (57.1% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Rorvik usually continues Nc3 (58.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 3% of White games, 100.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Rorvik usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 28 | 96.6% | 71.4% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 34 | 97.1% | 64.7% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
Jon F. Rorvik's chess games
All 157 games by Jon F. Rorvik in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 76 wins, 42 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 30 | 15/5/10 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 21 | 10/6/5 | 47.6% |
| A86 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D46 | Slav Defense | 10 | 4/6/0 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| E08 | Catalan | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2002 | Allan Stig Rasmussen | 2,305 | 24th Politiken Cup | A21 |
| Jan 2000 | Lars Even Andersen | 2,181 | chT-NOR 9900 | A29 |
| Aug 2017 | Alexander S Kiselev | 2,178 | ch-EU Seniors 50 | C54 |
| Jan 2002 | Hallvard V. Adnoy | 2,178 | chT-NOR qualifier | A12 |
| Jan 2001 | Steinar Sidselrud | 2,150 | chT-NOR 0001 | A11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Konnerud CC | 2020 | 35 | 32.5 | 1,979 |
| 25th Politiken Cup | 2003 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,328 |
| 24th Politiken Cup | 2002 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,091 |
| 35th Politiken Cup | 2013 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,144 |
| 36th Politiken Cup | 2014 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,040 |
| 34th Politiken Cup | 2012 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,211 |
| 33rd Politiken Cup | 2011 | 10 | 5 | 2,006 |
| Ronne Jubilaum | 2001 | 9 | 4 | 1,972 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jon F. Rorvik's chess games?
157 games by Jon F. Rorvik, from Apr 2003 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 Jon F. Rorvik has played.
What does Jon F. Rorvik play on the first move as White?
Across 79 games with White in our database, Jon F. Rorvik opens with 1.c4 (97% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jon F. Rorvik answers 1...e5 (97% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (97% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games).
What openings does Jon F. Rorvik play as White?
As White, Jon F. Rorvik's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (30 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (21 games, 47.6% win rate); English Opening: Dutch Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 79 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jon F. Rorvik play as Black?
As Black, Jon F. Rorvik most often plays: Slav Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Scotch Game (6 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 78 games.
What is Jon F. Rorvik's FIDE rating?
Jon F. Rorvik is currently rated 2,097 in classical chess, 2,091 in rapid and 2,095 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,193 (Nov 2021).
How many games has Jon F. Rorvik played?
Our database contains 157 games by Jon F. Rorvik, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 76 wins, 42 draws, 39 losses (48.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jon F. Rorvik?
157 games by Jon F. Rorvik 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.