Prepare against Alexander Pettersson
Sweden · World #56,595 classical · FIDE ID 5600928
Our database contains 272 games by Alexander Pettersson, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alexander Pettersson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander Pettersson 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 | 1,868 | 2,083 | Jul 2019 |
| Rapid | 1,973 | 2,087 | Aug 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,858 | 2,015 | Oct 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 272 | 74 | 81 | 117 | 27.2% |
| As White | 130 | 36 | 43 | 51 | 27.7% |
| As Black | 142 | 38 | 38 | 66 | 26.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander Pettersson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander Pettersson's side.
First moves as White (130 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 122 | 93.8% | 43.9% |
| e4 | 5 | 3.8% | 40.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 94% of White games, 43.9% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Pettersson usually continues c4 (51.9% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Pettersson usually continues c4 (63.3% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Pettersson usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 4% of White games, 40.0% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Pettersson usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Pettersson usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Pettersson usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 57 | 86.4% | 43.9% |
| e5 | 5 | 7.6% | 30.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 4.5% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 28 | 60.9% | 26.8% |
| Nf6 | 18 | 39.1% | 30.6% |
Alexander Pettersson's chess games
All 272 games by Alexander Pettersson in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - 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: 74 wins, 81 draws, 117 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Indian Defense | 31 | 8/12/11 | 25.8% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 17 | 3/7/7 | 17.6% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 15 | 2/8/5 | 13.3% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| D81 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E11 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 24 | 3/6/15 | 12.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 13 | 6/5/2 | 46.2% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| A13 | English Opening | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | E. Pedersen | 2,400 | Olstykke Open | E61 |
| Feb 2020 | Bengt Lindberg | 2,389 | Vaxjo Open | E12 |
| Jul 2019 | Danylo Mosesov | 2,353 | 17th Warsaw Najdorf Memorial Open A | D37 |
| Nov 2018 | Erik Malmstig | 2,333 | Hasselbacken Open | A57 |
| Jan 1998 | Ashraf Amin | 2,250 | Linkoping B | D10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2024 | 19 | 5.5 | 1,790 |
| Linkoping B | 1998 | 14 | 11 | 2,456 |
| Stockholm Open | 2019 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,005 |
| 307th YMCA Autumn B | 2025 | 12 | 4 | 1,705 |
| 292nd YMCA Autumn A | 2024 | 12 | 4.5 | 1,849 |
| 266th Warsaw YMCA Autumn A | 2022 | 12 | 8.5 | 1,895 |
| 296th YMCA Winter A | 2025 | 11 | 2 | 1,701 |
| 287th Warsaw YMCA Spring B | 2024 | 11 | 5 | 1,776 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Jerzy Mazurek (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander Pettersson's chess games?
272 games by Alexander Pettersson, from Jul 2009 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 Alexander Pettersson has played.
What does Alexander Pettersson play on the first move as White?
Across 130 games with White in our database, Alexander Pettersson opens with 1.d4 (94% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander Pettersson answers 1...c6 (86% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (61% of games), 1...Nf6 (39% of games).
What openings does Alexander Pettersson play as White?
As White, Alexander Pettersson's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (31 games, 25.8% win rate); Benoni Defense (17 games, 17.6% win rate); Slav Defense (15 games, 13.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 130 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander Pettersson play as Black?
As Black, Alexander Pettersson most often plays: Indian Defense (24 games, 12.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (11 games, 27.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 142 games.
What is Alexander Pettersson's FIDE rating?
Alexander Pettersson is currently rated 1,868 in classical chess, 1,973 in rapid and 1,858 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,083 (Jul 2019).
How many games has Alexander Pettersson played?
Our database contains 272 games by Alexander Pettersson, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 74 wins, 81 draws, 117 losses (27.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander Pettersson?
272 games by Alexander Pettersson 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.