Prepare against Olav Bjorkan
Norway · World #17,237 classical · FIDE ID 1552368
When preparing against Olav Bjorkan, expect 1.d4 in 69% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (57%).
Our database contains 31 games by Olav Bjorkan, covering Apr 2019 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Olav Bjorkan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Olav Bjorkan 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 | 2,083 | 2,131 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,954 | 2,017 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,010 | 2,015 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 7 | 14 | 10 | 22.6% |
| As White | 13 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 30.8% |
| As Black | 18 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 16.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Olav Bjorkan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Olav Bjorkan's side.
First moves as White (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 9 | 69.2% | 44.4% |
| e4 | 3 | 23.1% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 69% of White games, 44.4% score
- …Nf6 (89% of these games) — Bjorkan usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (11% of these games) — Bjorkan usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 23% of White games, 66.7% score
- …e5 (67% of these games) — Bjorkan usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Bjorkan usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 5 | 100.0% | 30.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 57.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 42.9% | 16.7% |
Olav Bjorkan's chess games
All 31 games by Olav Bjorkan in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2019 - 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: 7 wins, 14 draws, 10 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Center Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% | |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E39 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Felix Wiger-Nordas | 2,116 | TCh-NOR Elite 2025-26 | A00 |
| Jul 2026 | Odin Nikolai Heier | 2,041 | Landsturneringen 2026 | Mester | D01 |
| Oct 2024 | Jan Sorgjerd | 1,966 | Fagernes GM Swiss Aut | A70 |
| Oct 2024 | Aidas Juodziukynas | 1,917 | Fagernes GM Swiss Aut | E04 |
| Sep 2026 | Anton Bae | 1,833 | Levanger Grand Prix 2026 | A | — |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landsturneringen 2026 | Mester | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2,007 |
| Fagernes GM Swiss Aut | 2024 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,103 |
| ch-Skien U20 | 2019 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,679 |
| chB-NOR | 2023 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,504 |
| Trondheim Lewis Open | 2024 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,141 |
| Levanger Grand Prix 2026 | A | 2026 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,230 |
| TCh-NOR Elite 2025-26 | 2026 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,241 |
| Trondheim Brokstads Memorial | 2019 | 2 | 1 | 1,522 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Olav Bjorkan's chess games?
31 games by Olav Bjorkan, from Apr 2019 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 Olav Bjorkan has played.
What does Olav Bjorkan play on the first move as White?
Across 13 games with White in our database, Olav Bjorkan opens with 1.d4 (69% of games), 1.e4 (23% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Olav Bjorkan answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (43% of games).
What openings does Olav Bjorkan play as White?
As White, Olav Bjorkan's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Center Game (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 13 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Olav Bjorkan play as Black?
As Black, Olav Bjorkan most often plays: London System (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Olav Bjorkan's FIDE rating?
Olav Bjorkan is currently rated 2,083 in classical chess, 1,954 in rapid and 2,010 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,131 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Olav Bjorkan played?
Our database contains 31 games by Olav Bjorkan, covering Apr 2019 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 14 draws, 10 losses (22.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Olav Bjorkan?
31 games by Olav Bjorkan 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.