Prepare against Leif Fredriksson
Sweden · World #8,560 classical · FIDE ID 1701061
When preparing against Leif Fredriksson, expect 1.e4 in 69% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 75 games by Leif Fredriksson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Leif Fredriksson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Leif Fredriksson 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 | 2,194 | 2,260 | Jan 2009 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 24 | 17 | 34 | 32.0% |
| As White | 42 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 38.1% |
| As Black | 33 | 8 | 5 | 20 | 24.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Leif Fredriksson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Leif Fredriksson's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 29 | 69.0% | 56.9% |
| d4 | 6 | 14.3% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 4 | 9.5% | 12.5% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 69% of White games, 56.9% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Fredriksson usually continues Nf3 (72.7% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Fredriksson usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Fredriksson usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 14% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (83% of these games) — Fredriksson usually continues c4 (87.5% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Fredriksson usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 50.0% | 31.3% |
| c6 | 4 | 25.0% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 3 | 18.8% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 66.7% | 58.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 22.2% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Leif Fredriksson's chess games
All 75 games by Leif Fredriksson 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: 24 wins, 17 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A08 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A30 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A02 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D34 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1976 | Christer Niklasson | 2,380 | ch-SWE | B85 |
| Jan 1976 | Lars-Ake Schneider | 2,365 | ch-SWE | B13 |
| Jan 1976 | Rolf Lekander | 2,305 | ch-SWE | B49 |
| Sep 2003 | Kezli Ong | 2,279 | Hallstahammar Open | E11 |
| Oct 2008 | Fredrik Lindgren | 2,231 | chT2-SWE 0809 | B45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SWE | 1976 | 45 | 18.5 | 2,277 |
| Hallstahammar Open | 2004 | 7 | 4 | 2,109 |
| chT2-SWE 1112 | 2012 | 6 | 4 | 2,249 |
| chT2-SWE 0809 | 2009 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,190 |
| Eckernfoerde tt | 1974 | 5 | 2 | – |
| chT2-SWE 1213 | 2013 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,036 |
| Lag DM Elit 2025-26 | 2025 | 2 | 0 | 1,718 |
| chT-SWE 1516 Superettan | 2016 | 1 | 0 | 1,806 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Leif Fredriksson's chess games?
75 games by Leif Fredriksson, 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 Leif Fredriksson has played.
What does Leif Fredriksson play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Leif Fredriksson opens with 1.e4 (69% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Leif Fredriksson answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...c6 (25% of games), 1...e6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...e6 (22% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Leif Fredriksson play as White?
As White, Leif Fredriksson's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Leif Fredriksson play as Black?
As Black, Leif Fredriksson most often plays: English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Leif Fredriksson's FIDE rating?
Leif Fredriksson is currently rated 2,194 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,260 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Leif Fredriksson played?
Our database contains 75 games by Leif Fredriksson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 17 draws, 34 losses (32.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Leif Fredriksson?
75 games by Leif Fredriksson 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.