Prepare against Bengt Hammar
FM · Sweden · World #21,721 classical · FIDE ID 1700391
Our database contains 451 games by Bengt Hammar, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bengt Hammar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bengt Hammar 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 | 2,043 | 2,360 | Jan 2008 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 451 | 131 | 177 | 143 | 29.0% |
| As White | 222 | 66 | 94 | 62 | 29.7% |
| As Black | 229 | 65 | 83 | 81 | 28.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bengt Hammar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bengt Hammar's side.
First moves as White (222 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 172 | 77.5% | 52.0% |
| d4 | 36 | 16.2% | 47.2% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 7 | 3.2% | 42.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 77% of White games, 52.0% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Hammar usually continues Nf3 (52.1% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Hammar usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Hammar usually continues Nf3 (47.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 16% of White games, 47.2% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Hammar usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Hammar usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Hammar usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (95 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 91 | 95.8% | 50.5% |
| e5 | 2 | 2.1% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 71 | 89.9% | 46.5% |
| d5 | 4 | 5.1% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 3 | 3.8% | 83.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
Bengt Hammar's chess games
All 451 games by Bengt Hammar in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 131 wins, 177 draws, 143 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | Sicilian | 28 | 8/7/13 | 28.6% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 15 | 6/4/5 | 40.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 13 | 4/7/2 | 30.8% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 7/4/0 | 63.6% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 10 | 2/6/2 | 20.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 8 | 0/4/4 | 0.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 46 | 15/14/17 | 32.6% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 17 | 4/8/5 | 23.5% |
| E60 | English Opening | 17 | 2/7/8 | 11.8% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 16 | 5/1/10 | 31.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 16 | 6/2/8 | 37.5% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 13 | 3/6/4 | 23.1% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1982 | Axel Ornstein | 2,475 | ch-SWE | B78 |
| Nov 2010 | Evgenij Ermenkov | 2,442 | 20th Wch Seniors | E70 |
| Dec 2013 | Pontus Sjodahl | 2,420 | 43rd Rilton Cup | C19 |
| Jan 1983 | Michael Wiedenkeller | 2,385 | ch-SWE | B26 |
| Jan 1981 | Ove Kinnmark | 2,365 | ch-SWE | B80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SWE | 1985 | 114 | 55 | 2,340 |
| WchT Seniors 65 | 2024 | 45 | 25.5 | 2,172 |
| chT-EU Seniors 65 | 2024 | 36 | 22.5 | 2,194 |
| Bridgetown Heroes Day | 2011 | 19 | 7 | 2,204 |
| chT-EU Seniors | 2015 | 18 | 11 | 2,265 |
| chT-EUR Seniors 65 | 2021 | 16 | 10.5 | 2,152 |
| ch-SWE Veterans | 2012 | 15 | 11 | 2,344 |
| Aalborg Larsen Memorial | 2018 | 14 | 8 | 2,206 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bengt Hammar's chess games?
451 games by Bengt Hammar, from Apr 2003 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 Hammar has played.
What does Bengt Hammar play on the first move as White?
Across 222 games with White in our database, Bengt Hammar opens with 1.e4 (77% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bengt Hammar answers 1...c5 (96% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Bengt Hammar play as White?
As White, Bengt Hammar's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (28 games, 28.6% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 222 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bengt Hammar play as Black?
As Black, Bengt Hammar most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (46 games, 32.6% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (17 games, 23.5% win rate); English Opening (17 games, 11.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 229 games.
What is Bengt Hammar's FIDE rating?
Bengt Hammar is currently rated 2,043 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,360 (Jan 2008).
How many games has Bengt Hammar played?
Our database contains 451 games by Bengt Hammar, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 131 wins, 177 draws, 143 losses (29.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bengt Hammar?
451 games by Bengt Hammar 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.