Prepare against Anders Sandstrom
Sweden · World #30,572 classical · FIDE ID 1706977
Our database contains 39 games by Anders Sandstrom, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Anders Sandstrom's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Anders Sandstrom 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 | 1,982 | 2,071 | Jul 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,898 | 1,943 | May 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,911 | 1,947 | Jan 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 7 | 12 | 20 | 17.9% |
| As White | 24 | 4 | 7 | 13 | 16.7% |
| As Black | 15 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Anders Sandstrom's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Anders Sandstrom's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 21 | 87.5% | 35.7% |
| c4 | 3 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 88% of White games, 35.7% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Sandstrom usually continues c4 (27.3% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Sandstrom usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Sandstrom usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 13% of White games, 0.0% score
- …b6 (33% of these games) — Sandstrom usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Sandstrom usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Sandstrom usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 90.9% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
Anders Sandstrom's chess games
All 39 games by Anders Sandstrom 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: 7 wins, 12 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A15 | English Opening | 8 | 0/3/5 | 0.0% |
| E02 | Catalan | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D23 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A55 | Old Indian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E01 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2024 | Kaare Hove Kristensen | 2,324 | Vaxjo Open | A30 |
| Jun 2001 | Kaare Vissing Andersen | 2,312 | Ronne Jubilaum | A04 |
| Jun 2001 | Trond Solem | 2,185 | Ronne Jubilaum | A67 |
| Jun 2001 | Jon F. Rorvik | 2,174 | Ronne Jubilaum | E08 |
| Feb 2018 | Harald Berggren Torell | 2,062 | Vaxjo Open | B51 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deltalift Open | 2018 | 12 | 1.5 | 1,920 |
| Ronne Jubilaum | 2001 | 9 | 5 | 2,244 |
| Vaxjo Open | 2024 | 5 | 2 | 2,080 |
| West Coast Chess Open by Mediegymnasiet | 2026 | 4 | 1 | 1,799 |
| Lund Lask Open | 2016 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,136 |
| Lund Open | 2017 | 3 | 1 | 1,682 |
| NWC May Open | 1986 | 1 | 0 | 2,020 |
| 16th Barcelona Sants Open | 2014 | 1 | 0 | 1,979 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Anders Sandstrom's chess games?
39 games by Anders Sandstrom, 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 Sandstrom has played.
What does Anders Sandstrom play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Anders Sandstrom opens with 1.Nf3 (88% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Anders Sandstrom answers 1...c5 (91% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Anders Sandstrom play as White?
As White, Anders Sandstrom's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (8 games, 0.0% win rate); Catalan (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Anders Sandstrom play as Black?
As Black, Anders Sandstrom most often plays: Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Anders Sandstrom's FIDE rating?
Anders Sandstrom is currently rated 1,982 in classical chess, 1,898 in rapid and 1,911 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,071 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Anders Sandstrom played?
Our database contains 39 games by Anders Sandstrom, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 12 draws, 20 losses (17.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Anders Sandstrom?
39 games by Anders Sandstrom 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.