Prepare against Anders Livner
FM · Sweden · World #5,455 classical · FIDE ID 1704150
Our database contains 460 games by Anders Livner, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Anders Livner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Anders Livner 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 | 2,261 | 2,382 | Mar 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,274 | 2,361 | Nov 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,295 | 2,359 | Oct 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 460 | 157 | 152 | 151 | 34.1% |
| As White | 237 | 95 | 79 | 63 | 40.1% |
| As Black | 223 | 62 | 73 | 88 | 27.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Anders Livner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Anders Livner's side.
First moves as White (237 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 169 | 71.3% | 58.9% |
| Nf3 | 33 | 13.9% | 39.4% |
| c4 | 31 | 13.1% | 64.5% |
| e4 | 4 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 71% of White games, 58.9% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Livner usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Livner usually continues c4 (58.5% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Livner usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 14% of White games, 39.4% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Livner usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Livner usually continues g3 (30.0% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Livner usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 48 | 52.2% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 43 | 46.7% | 39.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (89 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 58 | 65.2% | 53.4% |
| Nf6 | 31 | 34.8% | 41.9% |
Anders Livner's chess games
All 460 games by Anders Livner 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: 157 wins, 152 draws, 151 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 40 | 12/18/10 | 30.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 24 | 11/4/9 | 45.8% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense | 17 | 6/4/7 | 35.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 14 | 3/8/3 | 21.4% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 12 | 3/7/2 | 25.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 12 | 3/6/3 | 25.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 7/1/4 | 58.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 26 | 8/8/10 | 30.8% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 16 | 6/6/4 | 37.5% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 15 | 5/5/5 | 33.3% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 13 | 3/4/6 | 23.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 10 | 1/5/4 | 10.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 8 | 2/6/0 | 25.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2015 | Nils Grandelius | 2,628 | chT-SWE 1516 | D78 |
| Dec 2014 | Hans Tikkanen | 2,551 | Malmo Open | B14 |
| Sep 2015 | Tiger Hillarp Persson | 2,546 | Vasteras Open | A41 |
| Mar 2007 | Bo Lindberg | 2,519 | chT-SWE 0607 | E15 |
| Mar 2010 | Tom Wedberg | 2,495 | chT-SWE 0910 | B47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SWE U18 | 1996 | 26 | 15 | 2,209 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 22 | 6.5 | 1,978 |
| Salongernas Elo | 1999 | 18 | 7.5 | 2,150 |
| Stockholm Elo | 2002 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,237 |
| Vaxjo Visma IM-A | 2015 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,341 |
| Vaxjo Open | 2017 | 16 | 12 | 2,344 |
| Vasteras Open | 2018 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,312 |
| Tallinn U18 | 1997 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,283 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Anders Livner's chess games?
460 games by Anders Livner, 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 Anders Livner has played.
What does Anders Livner play on the first move as White?
Across 237 games with White in our database, Anders Livner opens with 1.d4 (71% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Anders Livner answers 1...c6 (52% of games), 1...c5 (47% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (65% of games), 1...Nf6 (35% of games).
What openings does Anders Livner play as White?
As White, Anders Livner's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (40 games, 30.0% win rate); Indian Defense (24 games, 45.8% win rate); King's Indian Defense (17 games, 35.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 237 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Anders Livner play as Black?
As Black, Anders Livner most often plays: Slav Defense (26 games, 30.8% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (15 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 223 games.
What is Anders Livner's FIDE rating?
Anders Livner is currently rated 2,261 in classical chess, 2,274 in rapid and 2,295 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,382 (Mar 2022).
How many games has Anders Livner played?
Our database contains 460 games by Anders Livner, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 157 wins, 152 draws, 151 losses (34.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Anders Livner?
460 games by Anders Livner 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.