Prepare against Knut J Hjornevik
Norway · World #78,257 classical · FIDE ID 1505157
When preparing against Knut J Hjornevik, expect 1.d4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (59% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (38%).
Our database contains 110 games by Knut J Hjornevik, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Knut J Hjornevik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Knut J Hjornevik 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 | 1,795 | 2,038 | Oct 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,814 | 1,987 | Oct 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,840 | 1,956 | Aug 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 110 | 49 | 19 | 42 | 44.5% |
| As White | 57 | 26 | 9 | 22 | 45.6% |
| As Black | 53 | 23 | 10 | 20 | 43.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Knut J Hjornevik's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Knut J Hjornevik's side.
First moves as White (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 46 | 80.7% | 57.6% |
| e4 | 8 | 14.0% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 3.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 81% of White games, 57.6% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Hjornevik usually continues c4 (45.8% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Hjornevik usually continues c4 (87.5% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Hjornevik usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 14% of White games, 25.0% score
- …c6 (38% of these games) — Hjornevik usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (25% of these games) — Hjornevik usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Hjornevik usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 17 | 58.6% | 64.7% |
| c5 | 6 | 20.7% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 13.8% | 12.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 37.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 25.0% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
Knut J Hjornevik's chess games
All 110 games by Knut J Hjornevik in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 49 wins, 19 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| D82 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A34 | English Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2013 | Oystein Hole | 2,361 | Stavanger Open A | D00 |
| Jul 2017 | Paul Chambers Ezra | 2,162 | Helsingor Xtracon Open | A43 |
| Jul 2017 | Thomas Bach Nielsen | 2,144 | Helsingor Xtracon Open | E28 |
| Aug 2010 | Christin Andersson | 2,129 | 32nd Politiken Cup | B27 |
| Nov 2019 | Sigve Holleland | 2,098 | Bergen Grand Prix | A30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2018 | 30 | 15 | 1,902 |
| chT-Sandnes CC A | 2017 | 14 | 8 | 1,940 |
| 33rd Politiken Cup | 2011 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,972 |
| 32nd Politiken Cup | 2010 | 10 | 5 | 2,152 |
| 37th Politiken Cup | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 1,934 |
| Sandnes Hast Open | 2014 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,964 |
| ch-Sandnes CC | 2015 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,750 |
| Bergen Grand Prix | 2019 | 5 | 2 | 1,829 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Knut J Hjornevik's chess games?
110 games by Knut J Hjornevik, from Oct 2008 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 Knut J Hjornevik has played.
What does Knut J Hjornevik play on the first move as White?
Across 57 games with White in our database, Knut J Hjornevik opens with 1.d4 (81% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Knut J Hjornevik answers 1...e6 (59% of games), 1...c5 (21% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Knut J Hjornevik play as White?
As White, Knut J Hjornevik's most-played openings in our database are: Blackmar-Diemer Gambit (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 57 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Knut J Hjornevik play as Black?
As Black, Knut J Hjornevik most often plays: French: Exchange Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 53 games.
What is Knut J Hjornevik's FIDE rating?
Knut J Hjornevik is currently rated 1,795 in classical chess, 1,814 in rapid and 1,840 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,038 (Oct 2008).
How many games has Knut J Hjornevik played?
Our database contains 110 games by Knut J Hjornevik, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 49 wins, 19 draws, 42 losses (44.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Knut J Hjornevik?
110 games by Knut J Hjornevik 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.