Prepare against Lucas Sandberg
FM · Sweden · World #3,464 classical · FIDE ID 1773712
Our database contains 72 games by Lucas Sandberg, covering Sep 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Lucas Sandberg's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lucas Sandberg 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 | 2,320 | 2,325 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,217 | 2,217 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,262 | 2,321 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 30 | 18 | 24 | 41.7% |
| As White | 33 | 15 | 12 | 6 | 45.5% |
| As Black | 39 | 15 | 6 | 18 | 38.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lucas Sandberg's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lucas Sandberg's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc3 | 13 | 39.4% | 69.2% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 24.2% | 56.3% |
| e4 | 6 | 18.2% | 58.3% |
| c4 | 4 | 12.1% | 75.0% |
| Na3 | 1 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nc3 — 39% of White games, 69.2% score
- …d5 (62% of these games) — Sandberg usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Sandberg usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (8% of these games) — Sandberg usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 24% of White games, 56.3% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Sandberg usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d6 (25% of these games) — Sandberg usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (13% of these games) — Sandberg usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 7 | 31.8% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 22.7% | 60.0% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 13.6% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 13.6% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 13.6% | 33.3% |
| a6 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 63.6% | 35.7% |
| g6 | 4 | 36.4% | 50.0% |
Lucas Sandberg's chess games
All 72 games by Lucas Sandberg in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2022 - 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: 30 wins, 18 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 12 | 8/2/2 | 66.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C46 | Four Knights Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | Modern Defense | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Caro-Kann | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Rat Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C13 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Alexander Strom-Engdahl | 2,308 | Kronborg Chess Open 2026 | INTERNATIONAL MASTER | A15 |
| May 2026 | Michael Kotyk | 2,240 | Kronborg Chess Open 2026 | INTERNATIONAL MASTER | A00 |
| Jul 2026 | Melvin Ral Lustig | 2,235 | Schack-SM 2026 | Junior-SM | B08 |
| Jul 2026 | Anton Frank | 2,213 | Schack-SM 2026 | Junior-SM | B00 |
| Jul 2026 | Oliver Nilsson | 2,195 | Schack-SM 2026 | SM-Blixten | B81 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schack-SM 2026 | SM-Blixten | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,137 |
| Schack-SM 2026 | Junior-SM | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,311 |
| Kronborg Chess Open 2026 | INTERNATIONAL MASTER | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,218 |
| Avenyn Open | 2025 | 8 | 6 | 2,376 |
| Gothenburg Open | 2023 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,011 |
| West Coast Chess Open by Mediegymnasiet | 2026 | 6 | 5 | 2,318 |
| Halmstad Open | 2025 | 5 | 3 | 2,341 |
| Gothenburg Kvibergspelen | 2024 | 5 | 1 | 1,910 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lucas Sandberg's chess games?
72 games by Lucas Sandberg, from Sep 2022 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 Lucas Sandberg has played.
What does Lucas Sandberg play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Lucas Sandberg opens with 1.Nc3 (39% of games), 1.Nf3 (24% of games), 1.e4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lucas Sandberg answers 1...c6 (32% of games), 1...g6 (23% of games), 1...Nc6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...g6 (36% of games).
What openings does Lucas Sandberg play as White?
As White, Lucas Sandberg's most-played openings in our database are: Dunst Opening (12 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Neo-Catalan (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lucas Sandberg play as Black?
As Black, Lucas Sandberg most often plays: Modern Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Lucas Sandberg's FIDE rating?
Lucas Sandberg is currently rated 2,320 in classical chess, 2,217 in rapid and 2,262 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,325 (May 2026).
How many games has Lucas Sandberg played?
Our database contains 72 games by Lucas Sandberg, covering Sep 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 18 draws, 24 losses (41.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lucas Sandberg?
72 games by Lucas Sandberg 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.