Prepare against Jesper Hamark
Sweden · World #5,240 classical · FIDE ID 1704338
When preparing against Jesper Hamark, expect 1.d4 in 34% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (38% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (43%).
Our database contains 214 games by Jesper Hamark, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jesper Hamark's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jesper Hamark 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 | 2,267 | 2,365 | Apr 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,249 | 2,328 | Sep 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,318 | 2,342 | Aug 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 214 | 66 | 84 | 64 | 30.8% |
| As White | 106 | 32 | 43 | 31 | 30.2% |
| As Black | 108 | 34 | 41 | 33 | 31.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jesper Hamark's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jesper Hamark's side.
First moves as White (106 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 36 | 34.0% | 52.8% |
| c4 | 32 | 30.2% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 16 | 15.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 12.3% | 38.5% |
| g3 | 7 | 6.6% | 57.1% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 34% of White games, 52.8% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Hamark usually continues c4 (53.6% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Hamark usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Hamark usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 30% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Hamark usually continues g3 (37.5% score)
- …Nf6 (28% of these games) — Hamark usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Hamark usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 37.5% | 41.7% |
| e5 | 10 | 31.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 9.4% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 23 | 42.6% | 47.8% |
| Nf6 | 14 | 25.9% | 46.4% |
| e6 | 8 | 14.8% | 62.5% |
| d6 | 7 | 13.0% | 57.1% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
Jesper Hamark's chess games
All 214 games by Jesper Hamark 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: 66 wins, 84 draws, 64 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A39 | English Opening | 10 | 5/5/0 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| A03 | Hungarian Opening | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 13 | 3/2/8 | 23.1% |
| E09 | Catalan | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A32 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2004 | Bjorn Ahlander | 2,501 | chT-SWE 0405 | E21 |
| Jul 2007 | Ralf Akesson | 2,478 | ch-SWE | E15 |
| Mar 2014 | Patrik Lyrberg | 2,442 | chT2-SWE 1314 | B08 |
| Jan 2005 | Axel Ornstein | 2,441 | chT-SWE 0405 | E13 |
| Jan 2007 | Juan Manuel Bellon Lopez | 2,438 | 36th Rilton Cup | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SWE Elit | 2003 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,249 |
| ch-SWE | 2007 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,383 |
| chB-SWE | 2006 | 13 | 9 | 2,414 |
| chT-SWE 0405 | 2005 | 11 | 6 | 2,397 |
| chT-SWE 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 6 | 2,371 |
| chT-SWE 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 6 | 2,387 |
| chT-SWE 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,342 |
| chT-SWE 1415 Superettan | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 2,248 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jesper Hamark's chess games?
214 games by Jesper Hamark, 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 Jesper Hamark has played.
What does Jesper Hamark play on the first move as White?
Across 106 games with White in our database, Jesper Hamark opens with 1.d4 (34% of games), 1.c4 (30% of games), 1.e4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jesper Hamark answers 1...c5 (38% of games), 1...e5 (31% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (43% of games), 1...Nf6 (26% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games).
What openings does Jesper Hamark play as White?
As White, Jesper Hamark's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (10 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Hungarian Opening (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 106 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jesper Hamark play as Black?
As Black, Jesper Hamark most often plays: Indian Defense (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Catalan (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 108 games.
What is Jesper Hamark's FIDE rating?
Jesper Hamark is currently rated 2,267 in classical chess, 2,249 in rapid and 2,318 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,365 (Apr 2019).
How many games has Jesper Hamark played?
Our database contains 214 games by Jesper Hamark, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 66 wins, 84 draws, 64 losses (30.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jesper Hamark?
214 games by Jesper Hamark 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.