Prepare against Richard Bjerke
FM · Norway · World #25,709 classical · FIDE ID 1500252
When preparing against Richard Bjerke, expect 1.d4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (73%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as White, 22.7% over 22 games.
Our database contains 572 games by Richard Bjerke, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Richard Bjerke's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Richard Bjerke 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 | 2,013 | 2,262 | Oct 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,083 | 2,173 | Jan 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,051 | 2,051 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 572 | 174 | 188 | 210 | 30.4% |
| As White | 291 | 89 | 112 | 90 | 30.6% |
| As Black | 281 | 85 | 76 | 120 | 30.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Richard Bjerke's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Richard Bjerke's side.
First moves as White (291 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 145 | 49.8% | 47.6% |
| Nf3 | 67 | 23.0% | 49.3% |
| e4 | 66 | 22.7% | 54.5% |
| c4 | 13 | 4.5% | 53.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 50% of White games, 47.6% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Bjerke usually continues c4 (48.3% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Bjerke usually continues c4 (45.2% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Bjerke usually continues g3 (43.8% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 23% of White games, 49.3% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Bjerke usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Bjerke usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Bjerke usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (107 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 56 | 52.3% | 46.4% |
| e6 | 28 | 26.2% | 42.9% |
| e5 | 17 | 15.9% | 23.5% |
| c6 | 4 | 3.7% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (113 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 82 | 72.6% | 47.6% |
| d5 | 20 | 17.7% | 52.5% |
| e6 | 8 | 7.1% | 37.5% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Richard Bjerke's chess games
All 572 games by Richard Bjerke in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 174 wins, 188 draws, 210 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D17 | Slav Defense | 22 | 5/7/10 | 22.7% |
| A39 | English Opening | 22 | 9/6/7 | 40.9% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 22 | 6/13/3 | 27.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 19 | 6/11/2 | 31.6% |
| E54 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 17 | 4/8/5 | 23.5% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 16 | 5/4/7 | 31.3% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 2/7/4 | 15.4% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 13 | 3/4/6 | 23.1% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 17 | 6/8/3 | 35.3% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 16 | 6/5/5 | 37.5% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 16 | 4/5/7 | 25.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 15 | 5/1/9 | 33.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 14 | 2/5/7 | 14.3% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 0/5/6 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 6/0/4 | 60.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| E52 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1987 | Lars Karlsson | 2,480 | Arnold Cup | A87 |
| Jan 1988 | Oliver Reeh | 2,460 | Espoo | B88 |
| Jan 1994 | Rune Djurhuus | 2,460 | Oslo Open | D02 |
| Jan 1995 | Bjarke Sahl | 2,455 | Gausdal Masters | B80 |
| Feb 2013 | Yaacov Norowitz | 2,432 | Reykjavik Open | D42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NOR | 1990 | 71 | 35 | 2,310 |
| Gausdal Int | 1993 | 33 | 13.5 | 2,343 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2015 | 30 | 16.5 | 2,226 |
| Fagernes Norsk Open A | 2015 | 26 | 9 | 1,998 |
| Fagernes Open | 2021 | 25 | 8.5 | 2,046 |
| Oslo Open | 2012 | 22 | 9.5 | 2,267 |
| Hamar Open | 1983 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,359 |
| Arctic Chess Challenge | 2010 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,129 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Richard Bjerke's chess games?
572 games by Richard Bjerke, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Richard Bjerke has played.
What does Richard Bjerke play on the first move as White?
Across 291 games with White in our database, Richard Bjerke opens with 1.d4 (50% of games), 1.Nf3 (23% of games), 1.e4 (23% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Richard Bjerke answers 1...c5 (52% of games), 1...e6 (26% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games).
What openings does Richard Bjerke play as White?
As White, Richard Bjerke's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (22 games, 22.7% win rate); English Opening (22 games, 40.9% win rate); Indian Defense (22 games, 27.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 291 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Richard Bjerke play as Black?
As Black, Richard Bjerke most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Slav Defense (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Indian Defense (16 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 281 games.
What is Richard Bjerke's FIDE rating?
Richard Bjerke is currently rated 2,013 in classical chess, 2,083 in rapid and 2,051 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,262 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Richard Bjerke played?
Our database contains 572 games by Richard Bjerke, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 174 wins, 188 draws, 210 losses (30.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Richard Bjerke?
572 games by Richard Bjerke 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.