Prepare against Peter Bjorntoft
DNK · World #13,892 classical · FIDE ID 1406299
Our database contains 59 games by Peter Bjorntoft, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Peter Bjorntoft's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Peter Bjorntoft 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 | 2,117 | 2,222 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,085 | 2,085 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 14 | 19 | 26 | 23.7% |
| As White | 27 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 32 | 5 | 10 | 17 | 15.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Peter Bjorntoft's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Peter Bjorntoft's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 70.4% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 14.8% | 37.5% |
| d4 | 4 | 14.8% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 70% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (58% of these games) — Bjorntoft usually continues Nf3 (45.5% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Bjorntoft usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (5% of these games) — Bjorntoft usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 15% of White games, 37.5% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Bjorntoft usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Bjorntoft usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Bjorntoft usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 6 | 37.5% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 25.0% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 54.5% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 4 | 36.4% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
Peter Bjorntoft's chess games
All 59 games by Peter Bjorntoft 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: 14 wins, 19 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A53 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A53 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B42 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1999 | Sergey Bilokha | 2,350 | Kiev Independence Cup Open | B07 |
| Jan 1999 | Emin Z. Jaghubov | 2,315 | Kiev Independence Cup Open | A04 |
| Jan 1999 | Evgeny Khaskelman | 2,161 | Kiev Independence Cup Open | B02 |
| Jun 2001 | Pavel Ponkratov | 2,147 | 5th Voronezh Open | A29 |
| Feb 2000 | Finn Nohr | 2,116 | Taastrup Open | C25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiev Independence Cup Open | 1999 | 11 | 5 | 2,233 |
| Taastrup Open | 2000 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,142 |
| Aarhus Open | 1990 | 8 | 3 | 2,153 |
| Kecskemet III B | 1991 | 6 | 2 | 2,167 |
| chT-DEN 0001 | 2001 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,996 |
| 21st Rilton Cup | 1991 | 4 | 0 | 1,950 |
| chT-DEN 9900 | 2000 | 4 | 2 | 2,153 |
| 5th Voronezh Open | 2001 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,318 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peter Bjorntoft's chess games?
59 games by Peter Bjorntoft, 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 Peter Bjorntoft has played.
What does Peter Bjorntoft play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Peter Bjorntoft opens with 1.e4 (70% of games), 1.c4 (15% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peter Bjorntoft answers 1...e5 (38% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games), 1...d6 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...f5 (36% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Peter Bjorntoft play as White?
As White, Peter Bjorntoft's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Peter Bjorntoft play as Black?
As Black, Peter Bjorntoft most often plays: Dutch Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Peter Bjorntoft's FIDE rating?
Peter Bjorntoft is currently rated 2,117 in classical chess, 2,085 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,222 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Peter Bjorntoft played?
Our database contains 59 games by Peter Bjorntoft, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 19 draws, 26 losses (23.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peter Bjorntoft?
59 games by Peter Bjorntoft 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.