Prepare against Lars Blomstrom
Sweden · World #18,199 classical · FIDE ID 1704281
Our database contains 214 games by Lars Blomstrom, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lars Blomstrom's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lars Blomstrom 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 | 2,073 | 2,197 | Jul 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,024 | 2,112 | Oct 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 214 | 79 | 65 | 70 | 36.9% |
| As White | 105 | 50 | 31 | 24 | 47.6% |
| As Black | 109 | 29 | 34 | 46 | 26.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lars Blomstrom's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lars Blomstrom's side.
First moves as White (105 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 97 | 92.4% | 62.9% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 3.8% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 62.9% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Blomstrom usually continues Nf3 (47.9% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Blomstrom usually continues Nf3 (71.9% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Blomstrom usually continues d4 (71.4% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d6 (50% of these games) — Blomstrom usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Blomstrom usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Blomstrom usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 38 | 80.9% | 43.4% |
| c6 | 5 | 10.6% | 40.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 6.4% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 42 | 97.7% | 39.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
Lars Blomstrom's chess games
All 214 games by Lars Blomstrom 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: 79 wins, 65 draws, 70 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 21 | 11/5/5 | 52.4% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B82 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 15 | 5/2/8 | 33.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 8 | 0/6/2 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E67 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2018 | Oskar Von Bahr | 2,418 | Vasteras Open | C54 |
| Nov 2019 | Kamran Shirazi | 2,349 | 29th Wch Seniors 65 | B23 |
| Sep 2018 | Kaan Kucuksari | 2,327 | Vasteras Open | B24 |
| Feb 2013 | Jesper Hamark | 2,322 | chT2-SWE 1213 | E69 |
| Jan 1995 | Nils Tornblom | 2,255 | chB-SWE | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deltalift Open | 2019 | 28 | 14.5 | 2,155 |
| chB-SWE | 1995 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,144 |
| ch-SWE qualB | 1998 | 12 | 9.5 | 2,447 |
| Lidkoping Open | 2019 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,055 |
| 29th Wch Seniors 65 | 2019 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,254 |
| 30th Politiken Cup | 2008 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,157 |
| 29th Politiken Cup | 2007 | 10 | 6 | 2,180 |
| chT2-SWE 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 6 | 2,287 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lars Blomstrom's chess games?
214 games by Lars Blomstrom, 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 Lars Blomstrom has played.
What does Lars Blomstrom play on the first move as White?
Across 105 games with White in our database, Lars Blomstrom opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lars Blomstrom answers 1...e5 (81% of games), 1...c6 (11% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (98% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games).
What openings does Lars Blomstrom play as White?
As White, Lars Blomstrom's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (21 games, 52.4% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); French: Classical Variation (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 105 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lars Blomstrom play as Black?
As Black, Lars Blomstrom most often plays: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (15 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (8 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 109 games.
What is Lars Blomstrom's FIDE rating?
Lars Blomstrom is currently rated 2,073 in classical chess, 2,024 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,197 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Lars Blomstrom played?
Our database contains 214 games by Lars Blomstrom, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 79 wins, 65 draws, 70 losses (36.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lars Blomstrom?
214 games by Lars Blomstrom 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.