Prepare against Lars Byggmastar
Finland · World #11,277 classical · FIDE ID 503509
Our database contains 161 games by Lars Byggmastar, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lars Byggmastar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lars Byggmastar 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 | 2,150 | 2,213 | Jan 2009 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 161 | 64 | 56 | 41 | 39.8% |
| As White | 87 | 42 | 30 | 15 | 48.3% |
| As Black | 74 | 22 | 26 | 26 | 29.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lars Byggmastar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lars Byggmastar's side.
First moves as White (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 80 | 92.0% | 66.3% |
| c4 | 7 | 8.0% | 57.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 92% of White games, 66.3% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Byggmastar usually continues c4 (59.2% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Byggmastar usually continues c4 (85.7% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Byggmastar usually continues Bf4 (75.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 8% of White games, 57.1% score
- …f5 (29% of these games) — Byggmastar usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Byggmastar usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (14% of these games) — Byggmastar usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 25 | 71.4% | 54.0% |
| d6 | 8 | 22.9% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 2 | 5.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 25 | 92.6% | 40.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 7.4% | 75.0% |
Lars Byggmastar's chess games
All 161 games by Lars Byggmastar 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: 64 wins, 56 draws, 41 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 15 | 9/6/0 | 60.0% |
| A45 | London System | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A36 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 26 | 8/12/6 | 30.8% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| E65 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Timothy F. Binham | 2,330 | chT-FIN 9596 | D27 |
| Jan 1993 | Auvo Kujala | 2,285 | chT-FIN | E87 |
| Nov 2000 | Ilkka Kanko | 2,240 | chT-FIN 0001 | E20 |
| Nov 2000 | Pekka Paldanius | 2,238 | chT-FIN 0001 | D37 |
| Jan 1990 | Heikki Salo | 2,235 | chT-FIN | E70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-FIN | 1994 | 31 | 18.5 | 2,340 |
| Turku Open | 1995 | 20 | 10.5 | 2,272 |
| chT-FIN 0001 | 2001 | 7 | 4 | 2,291 |
| chT-FIN 9900 | 2000 | 7 | 4 | 2,262 |
| Helsinki We SKF | 1993 | 6 | 4.5 | – |
| chT-FIN 2223 | 2023 | 5 | 3 | 2,169 |
| chT-FIN 1516 | 2016 | 5 | 3 | 2,188 |
| chT-FIN 9899 | 1999 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,110 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lars Byggmastar's chess games?
161 games by Lars Byggmastar, 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 Byggmastar has played.
What does Lars Byggmastar play on the first move as White?
Across 87 games with White in our database, Lars Byggmastar opens with 1.d4 (92% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lars Byggmastar answers 1...g6 (71% of games), 1...d6 (23% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games).
What openings does Lars Byggmastar play as White?
As White, Lars Byggmastar's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation (15 games, 60.0% win rate); London System (11 games, 54.5% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 87 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lars Byggmastar play as Black?
As Black, Lars Byggmastar most often plays: Modern Defense (26 games, 30.8% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 74 games.
What is Lars Byggmastar's FIDE rating?
Lars Byggmastar is currently rated 2,150 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,213 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Lars Byggmastar played?
Our database contains 161 games by Lars Byggmastar, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 64 wins, 56 draws, 41 losses (39.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lars Byggmastar?
161 games by Lars Byggmastar 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.