Prepare against Bengt Oberg
Sweden · World #94,300 classical · FIDE ID 1729900
When preparing against Bengt Oberg, expect 1.c4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (89%).
Our database contains 39 games by Bengt Oberg, covering Oct 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bengt Oberg's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bengt Oberg 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 | 1,746 | 1,764 | Mar 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,693 | 1,729 | May 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,595 | 1,747 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 13 | 4 | 22 | 33.3% |
| As White | 22 | 8 | 3 | 11 | 36.4% |
| As Black | 17 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bengt Oberg's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bengt Oberg's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 22 | 100.0% | 43.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 100% of White games, 43.2% score
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Oberg usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Oberg usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (9% of these games) — Oberg usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 4 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 8 | 88.9% | 31.3% |
| f5 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
Bengt Oberg's chess games
All 39 games by Bengt Oberg in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2015 - 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: 13 wins, 4 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Anglo-Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A84 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A95 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2019 | Sven Nordenstrom | 1,903 | Ostersund Storsjodraget Open | A95 |
| Jun 2024 | Sture Dahlkvist Hartwig | 1,640 | Ostersund Storsjodraget Open | A85 |
| Dec 2018 | Najibullah Khalili | 1,588 | Ostersund Jamt Cup | A21 |
| Dec 2018 | Berndt Westerlund | 1,557 | Ostersund Jamt Cup | A81 |
| Jun 2018 | Ian Dahl | 1,546 | Ostersund Open | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ostersund Jamt Cup | 2019 | 13 | 6.5 | 1,559 |
| Ostersund Storsjodraget Open | 2024 | 13 | 4.5 | 1,745 |
| Ostersund Hurtigfeiden Open | 2018 | 9 | 3 | 1,562 |
| Ostersund Open | 2018 | 4 | 1 | 1,663 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bengt Oberg's chess games?
39 games by Bengt Oberg, from Oct 2015 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 Oberg has played.
What does Bengt Oberg play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Bengt Oberg opens with 1.c4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bengt Oberg answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (89% of games), 1...f5 (11% of games).
What openings does Bengt Oberg play as White?
As White, Bengt Oberg's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 75.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bengt Oberg play as Black?
As Black, Bengt Oberg most often plays: Horwitz Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Bengt Oberg's FIDE rating?
Bengt Oberg is currently rated 1,746 in classical chess, 1,693 in rapid and 1,595 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,764 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Bengt Oberg played?
Our database contains 39 games by Bengt Oberg, covering Oct 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 4 draws, 22 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bengt Oberg?
39 games by Bengt Oberg 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.