Prepare against Borje Persson
Sweden · World #87,558 classical · FIDE ID 1710850
When preparing against Borje Persson, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 42 games by Borje Persson, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Borje Persson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Borje Persson 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 | 1,766 | 1,983 | Jan 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,814 | 1,864 | Oct 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,765 | 1,773 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 6 | 10 | 26 | 14.3% |
| As White | 23 | 3 | 3 | 17 | 13.0% |
| As Black | 19 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 15.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Borje Persson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Borje Persson's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 100.0% | 19.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 19.6% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Persson usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Persson usually continues Nf3 (12.5% score)
- …Nf6 (9% of these games) — Persson usually continues e5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Borje Persson's chess games
All 42 games by Borje Persson in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2008 - 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: 6 wins, 10 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B97 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B48 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D34 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Chimer System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2010 | Goran L. 1956 Andersson | 2,169 | Gothenburg Manhem B | B80 |
| Jul 2010 | Gunnar Marklund | 2,080 | ch-SWE Veterans | E13 |
| Jul 2007 | Dirk Goes | 1,987 | 29th Politiken Cup | B05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29th Politiken Cup | 2007 | 10 | 4 | 2,040 |
| ch-SWE Veterans | 2010 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,040 |
| Gothenburg Manhem B | 2010 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,902 |
| Gothenburg Open | 2012 | 8 | 1 | 1,622 |
| Norrkoeping Easter Open | 1996 | 1 | 0 | 1,845 |
| Stockholm Open 2 | 1994 | 1 | 0 | 1,885 |
| Karlstad Open | 2013 | 1 | 0 | 1,970 |
| Malmo Open | 1987 | 1 | 0 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Borje Persson's chess games?
42 games by Borje Persson, from Apr 2008 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 Borje Persson has played.
What does Borje Persson play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Borje Persson opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Borje Persson answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Borje Persson play as White?
As White, Borje Persson's most-played openings in our database are: Ruy Lopez: Closed (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Borje Persson play as Black?
As Black, Borje Persson most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Borje Persson's FIDE rating?
Borje Persson is currently rated 1,766 in classical chess, 1,814 in rapid and 1,765 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,983 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Borje Persson played?
Our database contains 42 games by Borje Persson, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 6 wins, 10 draws, 26 losses (14.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Borje Persson?
42 games by Borje Persson 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.