Prepare against Jan Peter Palmblad
Sweden · World #31,780 classical · FIDE ID 1705512
Our database contains 112 games by Jan Peter Palmblad, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jan Peter Palmblad's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Peter Palmblad 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 | 1,975 | 2,187 | Aug 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,955 | 2,120 | Oct 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,975 | 2,150 | Jul 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 112 | 33 | 25 | 54 | 29.5% |
| As White | 50 | 14 | 19 | 17 | 28.0% |
| As Black | 62 | 19 | 6 | 37 | 30.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Peter Palmblad's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Peter Palmblad's side.
First moves as White (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 49 | 98.0% | 48.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 48.0% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Palmblad usually continues Nf3 (47.1% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Palmblad usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Palmblad usually continues d4 (64.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Palmblad usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 21 | 95.5% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 17 | 70.8% | 20.6% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 20.8% | 80.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
Jan Peter Palmblad's chess games
All 112 games by Jan Peter Palmblad in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 33 wins, 25 draws, 54 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 11 | 2/5/4 | 18.2% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 14 | 3/1/10 | 21.4% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 1/0/7 | 12.5% |
| A14 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D30 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Bengt Svensson | 2,380 | Stockholm Open | C18 |
| Sep 2003 | Erik Malmstig | 2,335 | Hallstahammar Open | A40 |
| Jan 1993 | Goran Fant | 2,235 | SWE Open | A36 |
| Jan 2014 | Ulf Hammar | 2,189 | chT2-SWE 1314 | C18 |
| Jul 2008 | Michael Backman | 2,115 | Stockholm Salongernas Elo Gr 2 | B93 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chB-SWE | 2004 | 13 | 3.5 | 2,100 |
| Stockholm Salongernas Elo Gr 2 | 2008 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,198 |
| 40th Rilton Cup | 2011 | 8 | 2 | 1,984 |
| 34th Rilton Cup | 2005 | 8 | 4 | 2,112 |
| 33rd Rilton Cup | 2004 | 7 | 3 | 2,158 |
| SWE Open | 1993 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,168 |
| chC-SWE Open | 2010 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,986 |
| Stockholm Open | 1994 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,580 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Peter Palmblad's chess games?
112 games by Jan Peter Palmblad, from Apr 2003 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 Jan Peter Palmblad has played.
What does Jan Peter Palmblad play on the first move as White?
Across 50 games with White in our database, Jan Peter Palmblad opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Peter Palmblad answers 1...c5 (95% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (71% of games), 1...Nf6 (21% of games), 1...f5 (4% of games).
What openings does Jan Peter Palmblad play as White?
As White, Jan Peter Palmblad's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Scotch Game (6 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 50 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Peter Palmblad play as Black?
As Black, Jan Peter Palmblad most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (8 games, 12.5% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 62 games.
What is Jan Peter Palmblad's FIDE rating?
Jan Peter Palmblad is currently rated 1,975 in classical chess, 1,955 in rapid and 1,975 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,187 (Aug 2017).
How many games has Jan Peter Palmblad played?
Our database contains 112 games by Jan Peter Palmblad, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 25 draws, 54 losses (29.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Peter Palmblad?
112 games by Jan Peter Palmblad 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.