Prepare against Bengt Eriksson
Sweden · World #24,004 classical · FIDE ID 1714112
Our database contains 70 games by Bengt Eriksson, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bengt Eriksson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bengt Eriksson 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 | 2,161 | Mar 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,972 | 2,090 | Aug 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 70 | 29 | 17 | 24 | 41.4% |
| As White | 48 | 22 | 11 | 15 | 45.8% |
| As Black | 22 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 31.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bengt Eriksson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bengt Eriksson's side.
First moves as White (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 43 | 89.6% | 55.8% |
| e4 | 2 | 4.2% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 90% of White games, 55.8% score
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Eriksson usually continues Bg5 (57.1% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Eriksson usually continues Bg5 (56.3% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Eriksson usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 4% of White games, 25.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Eriksson usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 81.8% | 72.2% |
| c5 | 2 | 18.2% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 50.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 50.0% | 16.7% |
Bengt Eriksson's chess games
All 70 games by Bengt Eriksson in the Chess.ceo database (May 2010 - 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: 29 wins, 17 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| A46 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E60 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A84 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C40 | Latvian Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C11 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2012 | Thomas Johansson | 2,260 | chT2-SWE 1112 | A43 |
| Dec 2010 | Fredrik Lindgren | 2,214 | chT2-SWE 1011 | A45 |
| Oct 2009 | Mats Eriksson | 2,178 | chT2-SWE 0910 | D51 |
| Feb 2012 | Tomas Arvidsson | 2,162 | chT2-SWE 1112 | E61 |
| Oct 2009 | Jan-Olof Forsberg | 2,130 | chT2-SWE 0910 | A21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40th Goteborg SSK Anniversary Group C | 1920 | 13 | 8.5 | – |
| chT2-SWE 0910 | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 2,094 |
| chT2-SWE 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,390 |
| chT2-SWE 0809 | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,024 |
| chT2-SWE 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 2,106 |
| World Amateur U2300 | 2024 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,853 |
| Jonkoping Open | 1987 | 5 | 3 | 2,395 |
| Stockholm All Saints Open | 2013 | 4 | 2 | 2,154 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bengt Eriksson's chess games?
70 games by Bengt Eriksson, from May 2010 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 Bengt Eriksson has played.
What does Bengt Eriksson play on the first move as White?
Across 48 games with White in our database, Bengt Eriksson opens with 1.d4 (90% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bengt Eriksson answers 1...e5 (82% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (50% of games).
What openings does Bengt Eriksson play as White?
As White, Bengt Eriksson's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Horwitz Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 48 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bengt Eriksson play as Black?
As Black, Bengt Eriksson most often plays: Petrov's Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Bengt Eriksson's FIDE rating?
Bengt Eriksson is currently rated 2,025 in classical chess, 1,972 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,161 (Mar 2012).
How many games has Bengt Eriksson played?
Our database contains 70 games by Bengt Eriksson, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 17 draws, 24 losses (41.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bengt Eriksson?
70 games by Bengt Eriksson 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.