Prepare against Anders Larsson
FM · Sweden · World #8,936 classical · FIDE ID 1712128
When preparing against Anders Larsson, expect 1.e4 in 52% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (66% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (46%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Horwitz Defense as Black, 11.1% over 18 games.
Our database contains 258 games by Anders Larsson, covering Apr 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Anders Larsson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Anders Larsson 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 | 2,187 | 2,316 | Nov 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,318 | 2,318 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,222 | 2,314 | May 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 258 | 70 | 88 | 100 | 27.1% |
| As White | 96 | 34 | 37 | 25 | 35.4% |
| As Black | 162 | 36 | 51 | 75 | 22.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Anders Larsson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Anders Larsson's side.
First moves as White (96 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 50 | 52.1% | 54.0% |
| d4 | 34 | 35.4% | 48.5% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 10.4% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.1% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 52% of White games, 54.0% score
- …c5 (54% of these games) — Larsson usually continues Nf3 (53.7% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Larsson usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Larsson usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 35% of White games, 48.5% score
- …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Larsson usually continues Nf3 (39.6% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Larsson usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Larsson usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 38 | 65.5% | 36.8% |
| e5 | 10 | 17.2% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 6 | 10.3% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 3.4% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 29 | 46.0% | 32.8% |
| d6 | 25 | 39.7% | 34.0% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 9.5% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.2% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
Anders Larsson's chess games
All 258 games by Anders Larsson in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2008 - 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: 70 wins, 88 draws, 100 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 14 | 3/7/4 | 21.4% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A13 | Réti Opening | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A41 | Rat Defense | 21 | 5/6/10 | 23.8% |
| E11 | Horwitz Defense | 18 | 2/7/9 | 11.1% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 17 | 4/4/9 | 23.5% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 13 | 2/4/7 | 15.4% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2016 | Daniel Forcen Esteban | 2,565 | 42nd Sitges Open | D04 |
| Mar 2001 | Milan Drasko | 2,557 | chT-SWE 0001 | C01 |
| Jan 2005 | Rikard Winsnes | 2,516 | chT-SWE 0506 | B50 |
| Oct 1998 | Stellan Brynell | 2,485 | chT-SWE 9899 | C10 |
| Jan 2012 | Tapani Sammalvuo | 2,477 | chT2-SWE 1112 | B40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chB-SWE | 2013 | 17 | 8 | 2,282 |
| chT-SWE 0001 | 2001 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,360 |
| chT-SWE 9899 | 1999 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,342 |
| 21st Barcelona Sant Marti Open | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,980 |
| 16th Barcelona Sant Marti Open A | 2014 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,441 |
| chT-SWE 0506 | 2006 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,299 |
| chT-SWE 2324 Elite | 2024 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,195 |
| 44th Rilton Cup | 2015 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,092 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Anders Larsson's chess games?
258 games by Anders Larsson, from Apr 2008 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 Anders Larsson has played.
What does Anders Larsson play on the first move as White?
Across 96 games with White in our database, Anders Larsson opens with 1.e4 (52% of games), 1.d4 (35% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Anders Larsson answers 1...e6 (66% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (46% of games), 1...d6 (40% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games).
What openings does Anders Larsson play as White?
As White, Anders Larsson's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 96 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Anders Larsson play as Black?
As Black, Anders Larsson most often plays: Rat Defense (21 games, 23.8% win rate); Horwitz Defense (18 games, 11.1% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (17 games, 23.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 162 games.
What is Anders Larsson's FIDE rating?
Anders Larsson is currently rated 2,187 in classical chess, 2,318 in rapid and 2,222 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,316 (Nov 2014).
How many games has Anders Larsson played?
Our database contains 258 games by Anders Larsson, covering Apr 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 70 wins, 88 draws, 100 losses (27.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Anders Larsson?
258 games by Anders Larsson 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.