Prepare against Silje Bjerke
WIM · Norway · World #13,747 classical · FIDE ID 1502786
Our database contains 577 games by Silje Bjerke, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Silje Bjerke's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Silje 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 | 2,119 | 2,249 | Sep 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,093 | 2,188 | May 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,087 | 2,188 | Apr 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 577 | 193 | 196 | 188 | 33.4% |
| As White | 301 | 115 | 96 | 90 | 38.2% |
| As Black | 276 | 78 | 100 | 98 | 28.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Silje Bjerke's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Silje Bjerke's side.
First moves as White (302 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 172 | 57.0% | 54.9% |
| d4 | 126 | 41.7% | 52.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
| Nh3 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 57% of White games, 54.9% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Bjerke usually continues Nf3 (45.9% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Bjerke usually continues Nf3 (64.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Bjerke usually continues d4 (67.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 42% of White games, 52.0% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Bjerke usually continues c4 (49.2% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Bjerke usually continues c4 (55.7% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Bjerke usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (127 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 58 | 45.7% | 50.9% |
| c5 | 46 | 36.2% | 46.7% |
| e5 | 23 | 18.1% | 37.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (99 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 60 | 60.6% | 45.8% |
| Nf6 | 39 | 39.4% | 39.7% |
Silje Bjerke's chess games
All 577 games by Silje 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: 193 wins, 196 draws, 188 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 28 | 4/14/10 | 14.3% |
| D48 | Slav Defense | 24 | 13/3/8 | 54.2% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 19 | 4/7/8 | 21.1% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 18 | 7/4/7 | 38.9% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 7/3/4 | 50.0% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 25 | 7/8/10 | 28.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 22 | 7/4/11 | 31.8% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 17 | 4/6/7 | 23.5% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 15 | 2/9/4 | 13.3% |
| A14 | English Opening | 14 | 6/6/2 | 42.9% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 14 | 4/6/4 | 28.6% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 13 | 2/5/6 | 15.4% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 11 | 7/4/0 | 63.6% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 1/6/4 | 9.1% |
| D76 | Indian Defense | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2008 | Pablo Lafuente | 2,505 | 26th Andorra Open | B17 |
| Feb 2014 | Lukas Handler | 2,398 | Graz Casino Open A | D02 |
| Jan 2011 | Goran Milosevic | 2,357 | 13th Basel Hilton Open | B43 |
| Nov 2008 | Emilia Djingarova | 2,352 | Olympiad Women-38 | B49 |
| Nov 2008 | Andreas G.R. Moen | 2,341 | chT-NOR 0809 | C43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Nordic w | 2007 | 19 | 10.5 | 2,169 |
| ch-NOR Open | 2004 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,235 |
| Troll Masters | 2002 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,198 |
| Wch U18 Girls | 2000 | 17 | 7.5 | 2,098 |
| chT-NOR Clubs | 2012 | 13 | 9.5 | 2,071 |
| 19th Wch U20 Girls | 2002 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,200 |
| chT-NOR | 2013 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,211 |
| 24th Politiken Cup | 2002 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,122 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Silje Bjerke's chess games?
577 games by Silje 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 Silje Bjerke has played.
What does Silje Bjerke play on the first move as White?
Across 302 games with White in our database, Silje Bjerke opens with 1.e4 (57% of games), 1.d4 (42% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Silje Bjerke answers 1...e6 (46% of games), 1...c5 (36% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (61% of games), 1...Nf6 (39% of games).
What openings does Silje Bjerke play as White?
As White, Silje Bjerke's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (28 games, 14.3% win rate); Slav Defense (24 games, 54.2% win rate); Sicilian (19 games, 21.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 301 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Silje Bjerke play as Black?
As Black, Silje Bjerke most often plays: Slav Defense (25 games, 28.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (22 games, 31.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (17 games, 23.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 276 games.
What is Silje Bjerke's FIDE rating?
Silje Bjerke is currently rated 2,119 in classical chess, 2,093 in rapid and 2,087 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,249 (Sep 2012).
How many games has Silje Bjerke played?
Our database contains 577 games by Silje Bjerke, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 193 wins, 196 draws, 188 losses (33.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Silje Bjerke?
577 games by Silje 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.