Prepare against Thomas Bjorklund
Sweden · World #14,547 classical · FIDE ID 1724576
Our database contains 87 games by Thomas Bjorklund, covering Dec 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Bjorklund's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Bjorklund 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 | 2,110 | 2,174 | Oct 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,111 | 2,152 | Jan 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,150 | 2,206 | Apr 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 35 | 24 | 28 | 40.2% |
| As White | 42 | 18 | 9 | 15 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 45 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 37.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Bjorklund's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Bjorklund's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 34 | 81.0% | 54.4% |
| d4 | 6 | 14.3% | 58.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 54.4% score
- …c5 (59% of these games) — Bjorklund usually continues Nf3 (36.4% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Bjorklund usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Bjorklund usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 14% of White games, 58.3% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Bjorklund usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Bjorklund usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Bjorklund usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 50.0% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 9 | 50.0% | 61.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 76.9% | 55.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 23.1% | 33.3% |
Thomas Bjorklund's chess games
All 87 games by Thomas Bjorklund in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2014 - 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: 35 wins, 24 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E06 | Catalan | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A30 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2023 | Jonny Hector | 2,466 | Gothenburg Open | C24 |
| Apr 2018 | Juan Manuel Bellon Lopez | 2,352 | Gothenburg Kvibergspelen | D00 |
| Jan 2019 | Luis Couso | 2,288 | chT-SWE 1819 Superettan | A39 |
| Jan 1993 | Goran Fant | 2,235 | Avesta Open | D36 |
| Apr 2018 | Mathias Kardell | 2,057 | Gothenburg Kvibergspelen | C54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SWE AM2001 | 2001 | 15 | 10.5 | 1,810 |
| Jönköping Chess Festival 2026 | Blitz Open | 2026 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,114 |
| chT-SWE 1819 Superettan | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,190 |
| Gothenburg Kvibergspelen | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 2,294 |
| Skara Vastgota Open | 2023 | 8 | 3 | 2,009 |
| Jönköping Chess Festival 2026 | Rapid Open | 2026 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,159 |
| Gothenburg Open | 2023 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,186 |
| chT-SWE 2122 Elite | 2022 | 6 | 1.5 | 2,027 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Bjorklund's chess games?
87 games by Thomas Bjorklund, from Dec 2014 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 Thomas Bjorklund has played.
What does Thomas Bjorklund play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Thomas Bjorklund opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Bjorklund answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...e5 (50% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (77% of games), 1...Nf6 (23% of games).
What openings does Thomas Bjorklund play as White?
As White, Thomas Bjorklund's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Bjorklund play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Bjorklund most often plays: Indian Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 45 games.
What is Thomas Bjorklund's FIDE rating?
Thomas Bjorklund is currently rated 2,110 in classical chess, 2,111 in rapid and 2,150 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,174 (Oct 2021).
How many games has Thomas Bjorklund played?
Our database contains 87 games by Thomas Bjorklund, covering Dec 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 24 draws, 28 losses (40.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Bjorklund?
87 games by Thomas Bjorklund 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.