Prepare against Lars Degerman
IM · Sweden · World #1,404 classical · FIDE ID 1700227
Our database contains 546 games by Lars Degerman, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Lars Degerman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lars Degerman 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 | 2,416 | 2,492 | Mar 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,403 | 2,474 | Dec 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,395 | 2,424 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 546 | 201 | 224 | 121 | 36.8% |
| As White | 268 | 112 | 102 | 54 | 41.8% |
| As Black | 278 | 89 | 122 | 67 | 32.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lars Degerman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lars Degerman's side.
First moves as White (268 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 130 | 48.5% | 65.8% |
| c4 | 49 | 18.3% | 45.9% |
| d4 | 46 | 17.2% | 60.9% |
| Nf3 | 37 | 13.8% | 62.2% |
| g3 | 6 | 2.2% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 49% of White games, 65.8% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Degerman usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Degerman usually continues Nf3 (72.2% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Degerman usually continues d4 (72.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 18% of White games, 45.9% score
- …Nf6 (24% of these games) — Degerman usually continues Nc3 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Degerman usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Degerman usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (112 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 101 | 90.2% | 61.4% |
| e6 | 11 | 9.8% | 45.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (107 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 56 | 52.3% | 45.5% |
| d5 | 50 | 46.7% | 60.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Lars Degerman's chess games
All 546 games by Lars Degerman 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: 201 wins, 224 draws, 121 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B46 | Sicilian | 19 | 6/6/7 | 31.6% |
| A13 | English Opening | 19 | 6/7/6 | 31.6% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 19 | 11/6/2 | 57.9% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 15 | 3/10/2 | 20.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 15 | 5/6/4 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 12 | 3/7/2 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 3/7/0 | 30.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B66 | Sicilian | 64 | 29/25/10 | 45.3% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 31 | 8/19/4 | 25.8% |
| D27 | Queen's Pawn Game | 14 | 3/9/2 | 21.4% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 13 | 4/6/3 | 30.8% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 11 | 2/7/2 | 18.2% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 10 | 1/4/5 | 10.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| E86 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Ivan Sokolov | 2,635 | 27th Rilton Cup | D37 |
| Feb 2018 | Evgenij Agrest | 2,600 | chT-SWE 1718 Elite | A11 |
| Jan 1991 | Lev Psakhis | 2,575 | Vienna Open | C16 |
| Jan 1996 | Mikhail Ulybin | 2,550 | 26th Rilton Cup | B31 |
| Oct 2002 | Sune Berg Hansen | 2,545 | chT-SWE 0203 | C10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SWE | 1998 | 93 | 58.5 | 2,480 |
| Arnold Cup | 1993 | 18 | 11 | 2,490 |
| Peer Gynt | 1994 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,542 |
| Stockholm Open 2 | 1994 | 13 | 10.5 | 2,468 |
| Budapest FS09 GM | 1993 | 13 | 7 | 2,473 |
| Reykjavik zt | 1995 | 11 | 5 | 2,444 |
| Stockholm Open A | 1995 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,520 |
| chT-SWE 9900 | 2000 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,590 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Axel Ornstein (11 games) · Thomas Ernst (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lars Degerman's chess games?
546 games by Lars Degerman, 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 Lars Degerman has played.
What does Lars Degerman play on the first move as White?
Across 268 games with White in our database, Lars Degerman opens with 1.e4 (49% of games), 1.c4 (18% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lars Degerman answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (52% of games), 1...d5 (47% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games).
What openings does Lars Degerman play as White?
As White, Lars Degerman's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (19 games, 31.6% win rate); English Opening (19 games, 31.6% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (19 games, 57.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 268 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lars Degerman play as Black?
As Black, Lars Degerman most often plays: Sicilian (64 games, 45.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (31 games, 25.8% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (14 games, 21.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 278 games.
What is Lars Degerman's FIDE rating?
Lars Degerman is currently rated 2,416 in classical chess, 2,403 in rapid and 2,395 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,492 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Lars Degerman played?
Our database contains 546 games by Lars Degerman, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 201 wins, 224 draws, 121 losses (36.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lars Degerman?
546 games by Lars Degerman 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.