Prepare against Andreas Backman
Sweden · World #20,729 classical · FIDE ID 1709291
Our database contains 69 games by Andreas Backman, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Andreas Backman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andreas Backman 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 | 2,051 | 2,177 | May 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,170 | 2,179 | Oct 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 69 | 21 | 17 | 31 | 30.4% |
| As White | 33 | 13 | 8 | 12 | 39.4% |
| As Black | 36 | 8 | 9 | 19 | 22.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andreas Backman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andreas Backman's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 39.4% | 53.8% |
| d4 | 13 | 39.4% | 50.0% |
| g4 | 4 | 12.1% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 6.1% | 0.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 39% of White games, 53.8% score
- …c5 (54% of these games) — Backman usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Backman usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (15% of these games) — Backman usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 39% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Backman usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Backman usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …b6 (8% of these games) — Backman usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 5 | 31.3% | 40.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 18.8% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 18.8% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 12.5% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 58.3% | 28.6% |
| e6 | 3 | 25.0% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
Andreas Backman's chess games
All 69 games by Andreas Backman in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2005 - 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: 21 wins, 17 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D17 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Grob's Attack | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D86 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | English Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A62 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E09 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2016 | Philip Lindgren | 2,406 | Deltalift Open | B21 |
| Jan 2002 | Harald Logdahl | 2,319 | Norrkoeping Easter Open | E61 |
| Jan 2016 | Sverrir Thorgeirsson | 2,255 | chT-SWE 1516 Superettan | A47 |
| Sep 2003 | Raul Kukk | 2,215 | Hallstahammar Open | A00 |
| Oct 2022 | Hakan Thornert | 2,173 | chT-SWE 2223 Elite | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hallstahammar Open | 2004 | 12 | 8 | 2,109 |
| Deltalift Open | 2016 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,162 |
| chT-SWE 1516 Superettan | 2016 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,083 |
| 34th Rilton Cup | 2005 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,937 |
| Norrkoeping Easter Open | 2011 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,206 |
| chT-SWE 1011 | 2010 | 4 | 1 | 2,041 |
| chT-SWE 1617 | 2016 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,321 |
| ch-Nordic School U20 | 2003 | 3 | 2.5 | 1,931 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andreas Backman's chess games?
69 games by Andreas Backman, from Apr 2005 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 Andreas Backman has played.
What does Andreas Backman play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Andreas Backman opens with 1.e4 (39% of games), 1.d4 (39% of games), 1.g4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andreas Backman answers 1...e6 (31% of games), 1...g6 (19% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (58% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Andreas Backman play as White?
As White, Andreas Backman's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Grob's Attack (4 games, 75.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andreas Backman play as Black?
As Black, Andreas Backman most often plays: Modern Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Andreas Backman's FIDE rating?
Andreas Backman is currently rated 2,051 in classical chess, 2,170 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,177 (May 2015).
How many games has Andreas Backman played?
Our database contains 69 games by Andreas Backman, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 17 draws, 31 losses (30.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andreas Backman?
69 games by Andreas Backman 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.