Prepare against Andreas Ottgard
Sweden · World #37,353 classical · FIDE ID 1730592
When preparing against Andreas Ottgard, expect 1.c4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 30 games by Andreas Ottgard, covering Oct 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Andreas Ottgard's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andreas Ottgard 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 | 1,947 | 1,947 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,932 | 1,932 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,843 | 1,862 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 10 | 2 | 18 | 33.3% |
| As White | 13 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 38.5% |
| As Black | 17 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andreas Ottgard's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andreas Ottgard's side.
First moves as White (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 13 | 100.0% | 42.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 100% of White games, 42.3% score
- …c5 (23% of these games) — Ottgard usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …g6 (23% of these games) — Ottgard usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Ottgard usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 4 | 57.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 42.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 20.0% |
Andreas Ottgard's chess games
All 30 games by Andreas Ottgard in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2015 - 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: 10 wins, 2 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A10 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A70 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | Dejan Rajcevski | 2,131 | Gothenburg Kvibergspelen | A24 |
| Aug 2023 | William Johansson | 2,052 | Gothenburg Open | B07 |
| Aug 2026 | Lennart Fransson | 1,992 | West Coast Chess Open by Mediegymnasiet | A10 |
| Aug 2023 | Safian Haj Mohammed | 1,862 | Gothenburg Open | A11 |
| Aug 2022 | Jan Johansson | 1,666 | Gothenburg Open | A70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gothenburg Open | 2023 | 24 | 9 | 1,812 |
| Gothenburg Kvibergspelen | 2024 | 4 | 1 | 1,953 |
| West Coast Chess Open by Mediegymnasiet | 2026 | 2 | 1 | 2,037 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andreas Ottgard's chess games?
30 games by Andreas Ottgard, from Oct 2015 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 Andreas Ottgard has played.
What does Andreas Ottgard play on the first move as White?
Across 13 games with White in our database, Andreas Ottgard opens with 1.c4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andreas Ottgard answers 1...d6 (57% of games), 1...e6 (43% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Andreas Ottgard play as White?
As White, Andreas Ottgard's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 13 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andreas Ottgard play as Black?
As Black, Andreas Ottgard most often plays: Pirc Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Andreas Ottgard's FIDE rating?
Andreas Ottgard is currently rated 1,947 in classical chess, 1,932 in rapid and 1,843 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,947 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Andreas Ottgard played?
Our database contains 30 games by Andreas Ottgard, covering Oct 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 2 draws, 18 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andreas Ottgard?
30 games by Andreas Ottgard 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.