Prepare against Hans Friberg
Sweden · World #12,243 classical · FIDE ID 1701088
Our database contains 160 games by Hans Friberg, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hans Friberg's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hans Friberg 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 | 2,138 | 2,258 | Jan 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,089 | 2,192 | Aug 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,081 | 2,188 | Sep 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 160 | 53 | 51 | 56 | 33.1% |
| As White | 72 | 23 | 22 | 27 | 31.9% |
| As Black | 88 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 34.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hans Friberg's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hans Friberg's side.
First moves as White (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 53 | 73.6% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 15 | 20.8% | 46.7% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 2.8% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 74% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Friberg usually continues c4 (52.1% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Friberg usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (6% of these games) — Friberg usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 21% of White games, 46.7% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Friberg usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Friberg usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Friberg usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 24 | 50.0% | 58.3% |
| Nf6 | 20 | 41.7% | 47.5% |
| c5 | 3 | 6.3% | 16.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 46.4% | 46.2% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 32.1% | 44.4% |
| e6 | 6 | 21.4% | 50.0% |
Hans Friberg's chess games
All 160 games by Hans Friberg 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: 53 wins, 51 draws, 56 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A09 | Réti Opening | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A16 | English Opening | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| D27 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 20 | 6/7/7 | 30.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D58 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2006 | Erik Hedman | 2,410 | chT-SWE 0607 | C06 |
| Jan 1976 | Roland Ekstroem | 2,400 | ch-SWE | C61 |
| Jan 1976 | Lars-Ake Schneider | 2,365 | ch-SWE | C68 |
| Jan 2000 | Ludvig Sandstrom | 2,360 | chT-SWE 9900 | D34 |
| Jan 2000 | Emanuel Berg | 2,348 | chT-SWE 9900 | B05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SWE | 1976 | 15 | 4.5 | 2,184 |
| Hallstahammar Open | 2004 | 13 | 8 | 2,099 |
| ch-SWE Master Elite | 2002 | 13 | 5 | 2,184 |
| chT-SWE 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 5 | 2,262 |
| chT-SWE 0001 | 2001 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,199 |
| Budapest FS02 IM | 2020 | 9 | 2 | 2,043 |
| 8th Hallsberg U18 Open | 1973 | 9 | 5 | – |
| 33rd Rilton Cup | 2004 | 9 | 5 | 2,122 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hans Friberg's chess games?
160 games by Hans Friberg, 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 Hans Friberg has played.
What does Hans Friberg play on the first move as White?
Across 72 games with White in our database, Hans Friberg opens with 1.Nf3 (74% of games), 1.e4 (21% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hans Friberg answers 1...e6 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (42% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (46% of games), 1...Nf6 (32% of games), 1...e6 (21% of games).
What openings does Hans Friberg play as White?
As White, Hans Friberg's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 72 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hans Friberg play as Black?
As Black, Hans Friberg most often plays: Alekhine Defense (20 games, 30.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (8 games, 12.5% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (8 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 88 games.
What is Hans Friberg's FIDE rating?
Hans Friberg is currently rated 2,138 in classical chess, 2,089 in rapid and 2,081 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,258 (Jan 2008).
How many games has Hans Friberg played?
Our database contains 160 games by Hans Friberg, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 53 wins, 51 draws, 56 losses (33.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hans Friberg?
160 games by Hans Friberg 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.