Prepare against Lennart Evertsson
Sweden · World #24,705 classical · FIDE ID 1705156
When preparing against Lennart Evertsson, expect 1.c4 in 34% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (66% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (76%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 30.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 218 games by Lennart Evertsson, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Lennart Evertsson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lennart Evertsson 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 | 2,020 | 2,233 | May 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,049 | 2,193 | Dec 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,018 | 2,256 | Jul 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 218 | 80 | 23 | 115 | 36.7% |
| As White | 109 | 43 | 10 | 56 | 39.4% |
| As Black | 109 | 37 | 13 | 59 | 33.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lennart Evertsson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lennart Evertsson's side.
First moves as White (109 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 37 | 33.9% | 60.8% |
| d4 | 34 | 31.2% | 38.2% |
| e4 | 21 | 19.3% | 14.3% |
| Nf3 | 16 | 14.7% | 53.1% |
| b4 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 34% of White games, 60.8% score
- …Nf6 (32% of these games) — Evertsson usually continues Nf3 (72.2% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Evertsson usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Evertsson usually continues Nc3 (83.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 31% of White games, 38.2% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Evertsson usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Evertsson usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Evertsson usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 27 | 65.9% | 38.9% |
| d6 | 8 | 19.5% | 68.8% |
| e6 | 5 | 12.2% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 29 | 76.3% | 37.9% |
| c5 | 4 | 10.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 7.9% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
Lennart Evertsson's chess games
All 218 games by Lennart Evertsson 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: 80 wins, 23 draws, 115 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A34 | English Opening | 17 | 10/1/6 | 58.8% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| E67 | Modern Defense | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C11 | French Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 20 | 6/2/12 | 30.0% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 19 | 8/1/10 | 42.1% |
| A31 | English Opening | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2023 | Vitaly Sivuk | 2,530 | Skara Vastgota Open | A13 |
| May 2016 | Johan-Sebastian Christiansen | 2,410 | Hasselbacken Open | A28 |
| Jan 2000 | Krzysztof Gratka | 2,373 | 29th Rilton Cup | A16 |
| Jun 2012 | Johan Furhoff | 2,358 | Stockholm Open | B06 |
| Jan 2012 | Jonathan Westerberg | 2,321 | Stockholm Elo-Challenge | A25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stockholm Open | 2014 | 32 | 20 | 2,199 |
| chC-SWE | 2008 | 13 | 5 | 2,146 |
| 36th Politiken Cup | 2014 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,105 |
| 35th Politiken Cup | 2013 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,135 |
| 39th Rilton Cup | 2010 | 9 | 3 | 2,102 |
| 18th Rilton Cup | 1988 | 9 | 2 | 2,062 |
| Stockholm Elo Open | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 2,106 |
| 44th Rilton Cup | 2015 | 9 | 3 | 2,069 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lennart Evertsson's chess games?
218 games by Lennart Evertsson, 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 Lennart Evertsson has played.
What does Lennart Evertsson play on the first move as White?
Across 109 games with White in our database, Lennart Evertsson opens with 1.c4 (34% of games), 1.d4 (31% of games), 1.e4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lennart Evertsson answers 1...c5 (66% of games), 1...d6 (20% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (76% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games).
What openings does Lennart Evertsson play as White?
As White, Lennart Evertsson's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (17 games, 58.8% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Modern Defense (7 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 109 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lennart Evertsson play as Black?
As Black, Lennart Evertsson most often plays: Sicilian (20 games, 30.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (19 games, 42.1% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 109 games.
What is Lennart Evertsson's FIDE rating?
Lennart Evertsson is currently rated 2,020 in classical chess, 2,049 in rapid and 2,018 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,233 (May 2016).
How many games has Lennart Evertsson played?
Our database contains 218 games by Lennart Evertsson, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 80 wins, 23 draws, 115 losses (36.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lennart Evertsson?
218 games by Lennart Evertsson 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.