Prepare against Lars Persson
Sweden · World #33,898 classical · FIDE ID 1703579
When preparing against Lars Persson, expect 1.d4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (38% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (50%).
Our database contains 56 games by Lars Persson, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Lars Persson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lars Persson 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 | 1,964 | 2,134 | Jan 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,976 | 2,026 | Nov 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,948 | 1,948 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 11 | 15 | 30 | 19.6% |
| As White | 26 | 6 | 6 | 14 | 23.1% |
| As Black | 30 | 5 | 9 | 16 | 16.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lars Persson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lars Persson's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 24 | 92.3% | 33.3% |
| f4 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 92% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Persson usually continues c4 (23.1% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Persson usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Persson usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 4% of White games, 100.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Persson usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 37.5% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 18.8% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 4 | 50.0% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 25.0% | 75.0% |
Lars Persson's chess games
All 56 games by Lars Persson 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: 11 wins, 15 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E74 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Mikenas Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E22 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B54 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Jose Manuel Dominguez | 2,275 | 24th Rilton Cup | B01 |
| Jan 1997 | David Nygren | 2,240 | ch-SWE qualA | B22 |
| Jan 1994 | Sven-Gunnar Samuelsson | 2,205 | 24th Rilton Cup | D13 |
| Jan 1997 | Peter Sunehag | 2,175 | ch-SWE qualA | C30 |
| Jan 1997 | Josef Ask | 2,050 | ch-SWE qualA | E81 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SWE qualA | 1997 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,143 |
| Schack-SM 2026 | Veteran-SM 50+ | 2026 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,894 |
| 24th Rilton Cup | 1994 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,170 |
| Osterskars Open | 1995 | 6 | 1.5 | 2,144 |
| Stockholm Open 2 | 1994 | 4 | 2 | 2,258 |
| Uppsala Open | 2023 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,243 |
| ch-Nordic | 1979 | 3 | 1 | – |
| 23rd Rilton Cup | 1993 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,116 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lars Persson's chess games?
56 games by Lars Persson, 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 Persson has played.
What does Lars Persson play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Lars Persson opens with 1.d4 (92% of games), 1.f4 (4% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lars Persson answers 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games), 1...d6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (50% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games).
What openings does Lars Persson play as White?
As White, Lars Persson's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lars Persson play as Black?
As Black, Lars Persson most often plays: Dutch Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Lars Persson's FIDE rating?
Lars Persson is currently rated 1,964 in classical chess, 1,976 in rapid and 1,948 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,134 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Lars Persson played?
Our database contains 56 games by Lars Persson, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 15 draws, 30 losses (19.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lars Persson?
56 games by Lars Persson 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.