Prepare against Bengt Lindberg
IM · Sweden · World #4,719 classical · FIDE ID 1700359
When preparing against Bengt Lindberg, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (97%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as White, 27.8% over 18 games.
Our database contains 1,136 games by Bengt Lindberg, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Bengt Lindberg's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bengt Lindberg 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 | 2,281 | 2,443 | Jul 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,351 | 2,400 | Feb 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,419 | 2,419 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,136 | 475 | 342 | 310 | 41.8% |
| As White | 584 | 271 | 176 | 132 | 46.4% |
| As Black | 552 | 204 | 166 | 178 | 37.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bengt Lindberg's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bengt Lindberg's side.
First moves as White (579 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 554 | 95.7% | 62.2% |
| Nf3 | 18 | 3.1% | 66.7% |
| d4 | 4 | 0.7% | 37.5% |
| c4 | 3 | 0.5% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 62.2% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Lindberg usually continues Nf3 (60.3% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Lindberg usually continues Nf3 (65.8% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Lindberg usually continues d4 (59.6% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Lindberg usually continues g3 (91.7% score)
- …d5 (11% of these games) — Lindberg usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (11% of these games) — Lindberg usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (218 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 192 | 88.1% | 52.3% |
| e5 | 14 | 6.4% | 39.3% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 1.8% | 37.5% |
| c6 | 2 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (227 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 221 | 97.4% | 52.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 1.3% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 2 | 0.9% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Bengt Lindberg's chess games
All 1,136 games by Bengt Lindberg 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: 475 wins, 342 draws, 310 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 79 | 36/22/21 | 45.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 57 | 22/14/21 | 38.6% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 41 | 23/7/11 | 56.1% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 35 | 16/11/8 | 45.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 27 | 11/8/8 | 40.7% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 22 | 8/7/7 | 36.4% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 21 | 8/4/9 | 38.1% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 20 | 11/4/5 | 55.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 19 | 12/3/4 | 63.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 18 | 5/10/3 | 27.8% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 77 | 28/20/29 | 36.4% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 49 | 14/16/19 | 28.6% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 49 | 16/12/21 | 32.7% |
| A30 | English Opening | 44 | 16/14/14 | 36.4% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 36 | 12/15/9 | 33.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 33 | 10/12/11 | 30.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 26 | 14/8/4 | 53.8% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 25 | 8/9/8 | 32.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 23 | 9/5/9 | 39.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 18 | 6/8/4 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2008 | Vasilios Kotronias | 2,718 | chT-SWE 0708 | B65 |
| Apr 2012 | Milos Perunovic | 2,582 | 16th Neckar Open A | B48 |
| Dec 2002 | Mikhail Ulybin | 2,581 | 32nd Rilton Cup | C14 |
| Jan 2008 | Slavko Cicak | 2,569 | 37th Rilton Cup | B01 |
| Jul 2011 | Jonny Hector | 2,568 | ch-SWE | C49 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SWE | 2013 | 116 | 57 | 2,430 |
| Vaxjo Open | 2024 | 63 | 44 | 2,305 |
| Malmo Open | 2024 | 49 | 33.5 | 2,336 |
| chB-SWE | 2023 | 49 | 29.5 | 2,388 |
| Norrkoeping Easter Open | 2024 | 43 | 33.5 | 2,392 |
| Deltalift Open | 2024 | 37 | 25.5 | 2,349 |
| Gothenburg Kvibergspelen | 2024 | 21 | 16 | 2,355 |
| Lund CellaVision Cup | 2019 | 16 | 10 | 2,377 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Stellan Brynell (21 games) · Jonny Hector (17 games) · Thomas Ernst (14 games) · Ralf Akesson (13 games) · Pia Cramling (12 games) · Tiger Hillarp Persson (12 games) · Erik Blomqvist (10 games) · Jung Min Seo (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bengt Lindberg's chess games?
1,136 games by Bengt Lindberg, 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 Bengt Lindberg has played.
What does Bengt Lindberg play on the first move as White?
Across 579 games with White in our database, Bengt Lindberg opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bengt Lindberg answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games), 1...Nf6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (97% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games).
What openings does Bengt Lindberg play as White?
As White, Bengt Lindberg's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (79 games, 45.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (57 games, 38.6% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (41 games, 56.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 584 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bengt Lindberg play as Black?
As Black, Bengt Lindberg most often plays: Sicilian (77 games, 36.4% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (49 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (49 games, 32.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 552 games.
What is Bengt Lindberg's FIDE rating?
Bengt Lindberg is currently rated 2,281 in classical chess, 2,351 in rapid and 2,419 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,443 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Bengt Lindberg played?
Our database contains 1,136 games by Bengt Lindberg, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 475 wins, 342 draws, 310 losses (41.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bengt Lindberg?
1,136 games by Bengt Lindberg 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.