Prepare against Anders Pettersson
Sweden · World #24,037 classical · FIDE ID 1715143
When preparing against Anders Pettersson, expect 1.d4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (77% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (68%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon as Black, 18.8% over 16 games.
Our database contains 266 games by Anders Pettersson, covering Sep 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Anders Pettersson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Anders 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 | 2,025 | 2,108 | Jul 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,092 | 2,092 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,049 | 2,057 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 266 | 91 | 83 | 92 | 34.2% |
| As White | 138 | 56 | 37 | 45 | 40.6% |
| As Black | 128 | 35 | 46 | 47 | 27.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Anders Pettersson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Anders Pettersson's side.
First moves as White (138 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 136 | 98.6% | 53.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 53.7% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Pettersson usually continues c4 (52.5% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Pettersson usually continues c4 (56.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Pettersson usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Pettersson usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 41 | 77.4% | 51.2% |
| e5 | 5 | 9.4% | 30.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 7.5% | 25.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 3.8% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 30 | 68.2% | 38.3% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 22.7% | 70.0% |
| f5 | 4 | 9.1% | 25.0% |
Anders Pettersson's chess games
All 266 games by Anders Pettersson in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - 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: 91 wins, 83 draws, 92 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 17 | 5/6/6 | 29.4% |
| D30 | Indian Defense | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| D84 | Grünfeld Defense | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 16 | 3/6/7 | 18.8% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 15 | 5/7/3 | 33.3% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 12 | 2/3/7 | 16.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 1/6/0 | 14.3% |
| A10 | English Opening | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D09 | Albin Countergambit | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2015 | Keith C Arkell | 2,505 | 31st EU-Cup | E15 |
| Apr 2012 | Lars Karlsson | 2,473 | Norrkoeping Easter Open | B23 |
| Jan 2011 | Erik Blomqvist | 2,449 | 40th Rilton Cup | A34 |
| Apr 2011 | Thomas Ernst | 2,419 | Norrkoeping Easter Open | E84 |
| Apr 2012 | Ralf Akesson | 2,415 | Norrkoeping Easter Open | E19 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vaxjo Visma IM-A | 2015 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,340 |
| Norrkoeping Easter Open | 2015 | 16 | 7 | 2,363 |
| Gothenburg Open | 2022 | 15 | 9 | 2,069 |
| SWE Cup | 2014 | 14 | 12 | 2,213 |
| 6th Gibraltar Masters | 2008 | 10 | 4 | 2,076 |
| 10th Gibraltar Masters | 2012 | 10 | 5 | 2,202 |
| 44th Rilton Cup | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 2,291 |
| 7th ch-Mediterranean | 2009 | 9 | 3 | 1,949 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Anders Pettersson's chess games?
266 games by Anders Pettersson, from Sep 2009 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 Pettersson has played.
What does Anders Pettersson play on the first move as White?
Across 138 games with White in our database, Anders Pettersson opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Anders Pettersson answers 1...c5 (77% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (68% of games), 1...Nf6 (23% of games), 1...f5 (9% of games).
What openings does Anders Pettersson play as White?
As White, Anders Pettersson's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 138 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Anders Pettersson play as Black?
As Black, Anders Pettersson most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (16 games, 18.8% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (12 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 128 games.
What is Anders Pettersson's FIDE rating?
Anders Pettersson is currently rated 2,025 in classical chess, 2,092 in rapid and 2,049 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,108 (Jul 2021).
How many games has Anders Pettersson played?
Our database contains 266 games by Anders Pettersson, covering Sep 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 91 wins, 83 draws, 92 losses (34.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Anders Pettersson?
266 games by Anders 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.