Prepare against Gunnar Hedin
Sweden · World #21,325 classical · FIDE ID 1712381
Our database contains 182 games by Gunnar Hedin, covering Apr 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Gunnar Hedin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gunnar Hedin 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 | 2,046 | 2,195 | Apr 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,051 | 2,100 | Nov 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 182 | 40 | 70 | 72 | 22.0% |
| As White | 88 | 21 | 35 | 32 | 23.9% |
| As Black | 94 | 19 | 35 | 40 | 20.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gunnar Hedin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gunnar Hedin's side.
First moves as White (88 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 49 | 55.7% | 44.9% |
| f4 | 27 | 30.7% | 40.7% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 4.5% | 37.5% |
| b3 | 4 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 56% of White games, 44.9% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Hedin usually continues c4 (30.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Hedin usually continues c4 (46.2% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Hedin usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 31% of White games, 40.7% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Hedin usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …g6 (22% of these games) — Hedin usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e5 (4% of these games) — Hedin usually continues fxe5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 44 | 97.8% | 44.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 19 | 67.9% | 36.8% |
| e6 | 6 | 21.4% | 41.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 7.1% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
Gunnar Hedin's chess games
All 182 games by Gunnar Hedin in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2008 - 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: 40 wins, 70 draws, 72 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 27 | 5/12/10 | 18.5% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 27 | 3/13/11 | 11.1% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 11 | 0/6/5 | 0.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Jan-Olov Lind | 2,310 | ch-SWE qualA | E67 |
| Jan 1999 | Erik Hedman | 2,310 | chT-SWE 9899 | E63 |
| Nov 2018 | Reynir Helgason | 2,303 | chT-SWE 1819 Elite | A03 |
| Jan 2008 | David Nygren | 2,253 | chT2-SWE 0708 | C13 |
| Aug 2018 | Hans Werner Ackermann | 2,246 | ch-EU Seniors 65 18th | A03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WchT Seniors 65 | 2019 | 15 | 4 | 1,928 |
| Stockholm Open | 2015 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,139 |
| chT-EU Seniors 65 | 2024 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,161 |
| 23rd Wch Seniors | 2013 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,971 |
| ch-SWE qualA | 1998 | 11 | 5 | 2,161 |
| chT-SWE 0809 | 2009 | 10 | 3 | 2,100 |
| ch-EU Seniors 65 18th | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 2,190 |
| 15th chT-EU Seniors | 2013 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,013 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gunnar Hedin's chess games?
182 games by Gunnar Hedin, from Apr 2008 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 Gunnar Hedin has played.
What does Gunnar Hedin play on the first move as White?
Across 88 games with White in our database, Gunnar Hedin opens with 1.d4 (56% of games), 1.f4 (31% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gunnar Hedin answers 1...e6 (98% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (68% of games), 1...e6 (21% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games).
What openings does Gunnar Hedin play as White?
As White, Gunnar Hedin's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (27 games, 18.5% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Benoni Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 88 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gunnar Hedin play as Black?
As Black, Gunnar Hedin most often plays: Dutch Defense (27 games, 11.1% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (11 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (10 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 94 games.
What is Gunnar Hedin's FIDE rating?
Gunnar Hedin is currently rated 2,046 in classical chess and 2,051 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,195 (Apr 2019).
How many games has Gunnar Hedin played?
Our database contains 182 games by Gunnar Hedin, covering Apr 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 70 draws, 72 losses (22.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gunnar Hedin?
182 games by Gunnar Hedin 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.