Prepare against Jorgen Magnusson
FM · Sweden · World #8,475 classical · FIDE ID 1700880
Our database contains 215 games by Jorgen Magnusson, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jorgen Magnusson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jorgen Magnusson 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 | 2,196 | 2,315 | Jan 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,254 | 2,262 | Jul 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 215 | 106 | 53 | 56 | 49.3% |
| As White | 108 | 63 | 24 | 21 | 58.3% |
| As Black | 107 | 43 | 29 | 35 | 40.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jorgen Magnusson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jorgen Magnusson's side.
First moves as White (108 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 45 | 41.7% | 67.8% |
| c4 | 30 | 27.8% | 75.0% |
| d4 | 19 | 17.6% | 60.5% |
| g3 | 7 | 6.5% | 85.7% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 4.6% | 70.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 42% of White games, 67.8% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — Magnusson usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Magnusson usually continues d4 (42.9% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Magnusson usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 28% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Magnusson usually continues Nc3 (83.3% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Magnusson usually continues Nc3 (90.0% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Magnusson usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 34 | 69.4% | 51.5% |
| c6 | 5 | 10.2% | 70.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 6.1% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 4.1% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 4.1% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 4.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 22 | 55.0% | 59.1% |
| f5 | 13 | 32.5% | 61.5% |
| g6 | 2 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 5.0% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
Jorgen Magnusson's chess games
All 215 games by Jorgen Magnusson 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: 106 wins, 53 draws, 56 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A17 | English Opening | 13 | 6/6/1 | 46.2% |
| D00 | London System | 11 | 8/1/2 | 72.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 7/1/0 | 87.5% |
| A03 | Hungarian Opening | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 18 | 6/7/5 | 33.3% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15 | 4/4/7 | 26.7% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A71 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1990 | Heikki M.J. Westerinen | 2,475 | Troll Masters | A21 |
| Jul 2005 | Piotr Dukaczewski | 2,347 | 5th IBCA World Cup | B59 |
| Nov 2004 | Ivan Novak | 2,321 | 12th IBCA Olympiad Blind | D00 |
| Nov 2004 | Evgeny Spinu | 2,307 | 12th IBCA Olympiad Blind | B25 |
| Jul 1995 | Jose Luis Ortiz | 2,285 | 1st IBCA ch-EU Blind | A24 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09th IBCA-ol blind | 1992 | 11 | 10 | – |
| 7th IBCA Wch Blind | 1990 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,385 |
| IBCA World Championship Blind 6th | 1986 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,379 |
| Troll Masters | 1990 | 10 | 5 | 2,408 |
| 1st IBCA ch-EU Blind | 1995 | 9 | 5 | 2,238 |
| 14th IBCA-ol blind | 2012 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,315 |
| 13th IBCA-ol blind | 2008 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,175 |
| 11th IBCA Wch Blind | 2006 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,197 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jorgen Magnusson's chess games?
215 games by Jorgen Magnusson, 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 Jorgen Magnusson has played.
What does Jorgen Magnusson play on the first move as White?
Across 108 games with White in our database, Jorgen Magnusson opens with 1.e4 (42% of games), 1.c4 (28% of games), 1.d4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jorgen Magnusson answers 1...c5 (69% of games), 1...c6 (10% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...f5 (33% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games).
What openings does Jorgen Magnusson play as White?
As White, Jorgen Magnusson's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (13 games, 46.2% win rate); London System (11 games, 72.7% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 108 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jorgen Magnusson play as Black?
As Black, Jorgen Magnusson most often plays: Dutch Defense (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 107 games.
What is Jorgen Magnusson's FIDE rating?
Jorgen Magnusson is currently rated 2,196 in classical chess, 2,254 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,315 (Jan 2008).
How many games has Jorgen Magnusson played?
Our database contains 215 games by Jorgen Magnusson, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 106 wins, 53 draws, 56 losses (49.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jorgen Magnusson?
215 games by Jorgen Magnusson 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.