Prepare against Bo Sundell
Sweden · World #17,157 classical · FIDE ID 1704257
Our database contains 53 games by Bo Sundell, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bo Sundell's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bo Sundell 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 | 2,083 | 2,200 | Jul 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,151 | 2,177 | Jan 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,123 | 2,157 | Jul 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 24 | 15 | 14 | 45.3% |
| As White | 27 | 12 | 7 | 8 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 26 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 46.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bo Sundell's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bo Sundell's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 88.9% | 52.1% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 7.4% | 100.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 52.1% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Sundell usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Sundell usually continues d3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Sundell usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 7% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Sundell usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 7 | 100.0% | 57.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 61.5% | 43.8% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 38.5% | 100.0% |
Bo Sundell's chess games
All 53 games by Bo Sundell 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: 24 wins, 15 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D14 | Slav Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E93 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Krister Olsson | 2,360 | ch-SWE qualA | E70 |
| Jan 1997 | Mattias Nilsson | 2,230 | ch-SWE qualA | B51 |
| Jan 1996 | Felix Nordstrom | 2,220 | ch-SWE B1 | A08 |
| Jan 1997 | Lars Persson | 2,125 | ch-SWE qualA | A45 |
| Jan 1997 | Josef Ask | 2,050 | ch-SWE qualA | C11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SWE B1 | 1996 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,194 |
| ch-SWE qualA | 1997 | 13 | 8 | 2,290 |
| Ostersund Jamt Cup | 2019 | 12 | 9.5 | 2,080 |
| Ostersund Storsjodraget Open | 2022 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,640 |
| Ostersund Open | 2018 | 6 | 5.5 | 2,160 |
| WchT Seniors 50 | 2018 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,001 |
| Karlstad Open | 1988 | 1 | 0 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bo Sundell's chess games?
53 games by Bo Sundell, 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 Bo Sundell has played.
What does Bo Sundell play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Bo Sundell opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bo Sundell answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (62% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games).
What openings does Bo Sundell play as White?
As White, Bo Sundell's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Attack (5 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bo Sundell play as Black?
As Black, Bo Sundell most often plays: Slav Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Bo Sundell's FIDE rating?
Bo Sundell is currently rated 2,083 in classical chess, 2,151 in rapid and 2,123 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,200 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Bo Sundell played?
Our database contains 53 games by Bo Sundell, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 15 draws, 14 losses (45.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bo Sundell?
53 games by Bo Sundell 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.