Prepare against Goran Brostrom
FM · Sweden · World #3,421 classical · FIDE ID 1700197
When preparing against Goran Brostrom, expect 1.c4 in 43% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 119 games by Goran Brostrom, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Goran Brostrom's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Goran Brostrom 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 | 2,322 | 2,410 | Dec 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 119 | 37 | 51 | 31 | 31.1% |
| As White | 63 | 21 | 27 | 15 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 56 | 16 | 24 | 16 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Goran Brostrom's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Goran Brostrom's side.
First moves as White (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 27 | 42.9% | 57.4% |
| d4 | 18 | 28.6% | 61.1% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 19.0% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 3 | 4.8% | 16.7% |
| e4 | 2 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 43% of White games, 57.4% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Brostrom usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …g6 (19% of these games) — Brostrom usually continues e4 (30.0% score)
- …e5 (7% of these games) — Brostrom usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 29% of White games, 61.1% score
- …Nf6 (72% of these games) — Brostrom usually continues c4 (61.5% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Brostrom usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Brostrom usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 28 | 87.5% | 58.9% |
| c6 | 4 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 100.0% | 31.8% |
Goran Brostrom's chess games
All 119 games by Goran Brostrom in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Nov 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: 37 wins, 51 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A17 | English Opening | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| E74 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A33 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A71 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B48 | Sicilian | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SWE | 1972 | 45 | 24.5 | – |
| ch-SWE 52 | 1968 | 15 | 10 | – |
| ch-SWE 51 | 1967 | 15 | 7.5 | – |
| WchT Students 13th Final B | 1966 | 7 | 5.5 | – |
| 18th Olympiad Final B | 1968 | 6 | 1.5 | – |
| chT-EU 04th Group3 | 1967 | 6 | 2.5 | – |
| 11th WchT Students final B | 1964 | 6 | 4 | – |
| WchT Students 14th Final A | 1967 | 4 | 1 | – |
Interactive opening tree from all 119 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Goran Brostrom's chess games?
119 games by Goran Brostrom, from Apr 2003 to Nov 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 Goran Brostrom has played.
What does Goran Brostrom play on the first move as White?
Across 63 games with White in our database, Goran Brostrom opens with 1.c4 (43% of games), 1.d4 (29% of games), 1.Nf3 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Goran Brostrom answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Goran Brostrom play as White?
As White, Goran Brostrom's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Modern Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 63 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Goran Brostrom play as Black?
As Black, Goran Brostrom most often plays: Sicilian (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (6 games, 16.7% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 56 games.
What is Goran Brostrom's FIDE rating?
Goran Brostrom is currently rated 2,322 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,410 (Dec 2015).
How many games has Goran Brostrom played?
Our database contains 119 games by Goran Brostrom, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 51 draws, 31 losses (31.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Goran Brostrom?
119 games by Goran Brostrom 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.