Prepare against Svein Bjornland
Norway · World #17,555 classical · FIDE ID 1516710
When preparing against Svein Bjornland, expect 1.c4 in 58% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (38% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (40%).
Our database contains 50 games by Svein Bjornland, covering Mar 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Svein Bjornland's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Svein Bjornland 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 | 2,079 | 2,136 | Nov 2019 |
| Rapid | 1,981 | 2,013 | Sep 2022 |
| Blitz | 1,960 | 2,073 | Jun 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 35 | 6 | 9 | 70.0% |
| As White | 26 | 21 | 2 | 3 | 80.8% |
| As Black | 24 | 14 | 4 | 6 | 58.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Svein Bjornland's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Svein Bjornland's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 15 | 57.7% | 80.0% |
| d4 | 5 | 19.2% | 80.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 11.5% | 100.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 58% of White games, 80.0% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Bjornland usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Bjornland usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Bjornland usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 19% of White games, 80.0% score
- …Nf6 (80% of these games) — Bjornland usually continues Bf4 (83.3% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Bjornland usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 37.5% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 18.8% | 83.3% |
| c6 | 2 | 12.5% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 40.0% | 75.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 40.0% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
Svein Bjornland's chess games
All 50 games by Svein Bjornland in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2012 - 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: 35 wins, 6 draws, 9 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D19 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E08 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2003 | Arne M. Jensen | 1,955 | ch-Fredrikstad CC | A98 |
| Jul 2018 | Harry Andersen | 1,939 | ch-NOR Seniors 50 | A45 |
| Jul 2018 | Leif Bjornes | 1,939 | ch-NOR Seniors 50 | D44 |
| Jul 2018 | Georg A Krohg | 1,934 | ch-NOR Seniors 50 | A48 |
| Jul 2018 | Lars Johansen | 1,902 | ch-NOR Seniors 50 | A02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Fredrikstad CC | 2003 | 23 | 18.5 | 1,885 |
| Fredrikstad Hostturnering | 2002 | 8 | 6 | 1,836 |
| Fredrikstad Open | 2001 | 7 | 4 | 1,743 |
| ch-NOR Seniors 50 | 2018 | 6 | 5 | 2,218 |
| Hostturnering | 1993 | 5 | 4.5 | 1,920 |
| ch-NOR class1 | 2003 | 1 | 0 | 1,397 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Svein Bjornland's chess games?
50 games by Svein Bjornland, from Mar 2012 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 Svein Bjornland has played.
What does Svein Bjornland play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Svein Bjornland opens with 1.c4 (58% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Svein Bjornland answers 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (40% of games), 1...f5 (40% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Svein Bjornland play as White?
As White, Svein Bjornland's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 100.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 75.0% win rate); London System (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Svein Bjornland play as Black?
As Black, Svein Bjornland most often plays: Alekhine Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Svein Bjornland's FIDE rating?
Svein Bjornland is currently rated 2,079 in classical chess, 1,981 in rapid and 1,960 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,136 (Nov 2019).
How many games has Svein Bjornland played?
Our database contains 50 games by Svein Bjornland, covering Mar 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 6 draws, 9 losses (70.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Svein Bjornland?
50 games by Svein Bjornland 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.