Prepare against Jonas Buhl Bjerre
GM · DNK · World #98 classical · FIDE ID 1444948
When preparing against Jonas Buhl Bjerre, expect 1.e4 in 75% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (84% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (97%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense as White, 31.3% over 32 games.
Our database contains 2,371 games by Jonas Buhl Bjerre, covering Feb 2013 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Jonas Buhl Bjerre's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jonas Buhl Bjerre 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 | 2,627 | 2,655 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,580 | 2,580 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,507 | 2,527 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,371 | 1,165 | 592 | 614 | 49.1% |
| As White | 1,189 | 632 | 287 | 270 | 53.2% |
| As Black | 1,182 | 533 | 305 | 344 | 45.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jonas Buhl Bjerre's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jonas Buhl Bjerre's side.
First moves as White (1,189 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 888 | 74.7% | 63.6% |
| d4 | 193 | 16.2% | 70.2% |
| Nf3 | 88 | 7.4% | 67.6% |
| c4 | 18 | 1.5% | 77.8% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 75% of White games, 63.6% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Bjerre usually continues Nf3 (67.2% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Bjerre usually continues Nf3 (60.9% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Bjerre usually continues d4 (58.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 16% of White games, 70.2% score
- …Nf6 (70% of these games) — Bjerre usually continues c4 (72.2% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Bjerre usually continues c4 (66.3% score)
- …f5 (2% of these games) — Bjerre usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (528 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 444 | 84.1% | 61.0% |
| e5 | 82 | 15.5% | 50.6% |
| c6 | 2 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (429 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 414 | 96.5% | 57.5% |
| d5 | 15 | 3.5% | 46.7% |
Jonas Buhl Bjerre's chess games
All 2,371 games by Jonas Buhl Bjerre in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2013 - Oct 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: 1,165 wins, 592 draws, 614 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 134 | 84/23/27 | 62.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 61 | 32/4/25 | 52.5% |
| E04 | Catalan | 56 | 34/9/13 | 60.7% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 56 | 30/17/9 | 53.6% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 55 | 30/16/9 | 54.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 50 | 23/15/12 | 46.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 41 | 14/14/13 | 34.1% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 33 | 20/6/7 | 60.6% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 32 | 10/14/8 | 31.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 31 | 17/7/7 | 54.8% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 114 | 57/26/31 | 50.0% |
| B56 | Sicilian | 97 | 56/15/26 | 57.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 58 | 24/18/16 | 41.4% |
| E04 | Catalan | 57 | 25/18/14 | 43.9% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 56 | 22/19/15 | 39.3% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 54 | 22/15/17 | 40.7% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 51 | 36/4/11 | 70.6% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 46 | 17/17/12 | 37.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 44 | 19/14/11 | 43.2% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 43 | 16/10/17 | 37.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | Fabiano Caruana | 2,795 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | B38 |
| Nov 2025 | Erigaisi Arjun | 2,769 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | C65 |
| Nov 2024 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 2,755 | Titled Tue Early | B92 |
| May 2026 | Jan-Krzysztof Duda | 2,739 | Titled Tuesday | C36 |
| Jan 2025 | Hans Moke Niemann | 2,734 | Titled Tue Early | B50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 704 | 461.5 | 2,517 |
| ch-DEN | 2023 | 45 | 29 | 2,563 |
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2019 | 30 | 21 | 2,382 |
| Copenhagen Challenge | 2018 | 27 | 17 | 2,313 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 27 | 18 | 2,547 |
| World ol U16 | 2018 | 24 | 13 | 2,183 |
| FIDE Grand Swiss | 2025 | 22 | 8.5 | 2,530 |
| Gelfand Challenge | 2021 | 19 | 8.5 | 2,470 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Allan Stig Rasmussen (18 games) · Jesper Sondergaard Thybo (16 games) · Andrew Tang (14 games) · Filip Boe Olsen (12 games) · Paulius Pultinevicius (12 games) · Jeffery Xiong (12 games) · Alexey Sarana (12 games) · Javokhir Sindarov (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jonas Buhl Bjerre's chess games?
2,371 games by Jonas Buhl Bjerre, from Feb 2013 to Oct 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 Jonas Buhl Bjerre has played.
What does Jonas Buhl Bjerre play on the first move as White?
Across 1,189 games with White in our database, Jonas Buhl Bjerre opens with 1.e4 (75% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jonas Buhl Bjerre answers 1...c5 (84% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games), 1...c6 (0% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (97% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Jonas Buhl Bjerre play as White?
As White, Jonas Buhl Bjerre's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (134 games, 62.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (61 games, 52.5% win rate); Catalan (56 games, 60.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,189 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jonas Buhl Bjerre play as Black?
As Black, Jonas Buhl Bjerre most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (114 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (97 games, 57.7% win rate); Indian Defense (58 games, 41.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,182 games.
What is Jonas Buhl Bjerre's FIDE rating?
Jonas Buhl Bjerre is currently rated 2,627 in classical chess, 2,580 in rapid and 2,507 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,655 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Jonas Buhl Bjerre played?
Our database contains 2,371 games by Jonas Buhl Bjerre, covering Feb 2013 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 1,165 wins, 592 draws, 614 losses (49.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jonas Buhl Bjerre?
2,371 games by Jonas Buhl Bjerre 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.