Prepare against Ludvig Sandstrom
Sweden · World #3,117 classical · FIDE ID 1701479
Our database contains 295 games by Ludvig Sandstrom, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ludvig Sandstrom's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ludvig Sandstrom 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 | 2,333 | 2,359 | Mar 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,325 | 2,346 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,232 | 2,333 | Jan 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 295 | 99 | 95 | 101 | 33.6% |
| As White | 142 | 53 | 51 | 38 | 37.3% |
| As Black | 153 | 46 | 44 | 63 | 30.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ludvig Sandstrom's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ludvig Sandstrom's side.
First moves as White (142 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 97 | 68.3% | 56.7% |
| Nf3 | 41 | 28.9% | 52.4% |
| g3 | 3 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 68% of White games, 56.7% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Sandstrom usually continues c4 (45.6% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Sandstrom usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …g6 (3% of these games) — Sandstrom usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 29% of White games, 52.4% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Sandstrom usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Sandstrom usually continues g3 (58.3% score)
- …b6 (5% of these games) — Sandstrom usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 22 | 38.6% | 45.5% |
| c5 | 16 | 28.1% | 43.8% |
| g6 | 11 | 19.3% | 45.5% |
| e5 | 7 | 12.3% | 42.9% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 66 | 94.3% | 42.4% |
| g6 | 4 | 5.7% | 37.5% |
Ludvig Sandstrom's chess games
All 295 games by Ludvig Sandstrom 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: 99 wins, 95 draws, 101 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 18 | 8/5/5 | 44.4% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 12 | 3/6/3 | 25.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 21 | 6/6/9 | 28.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 16 | 4/6/6 | 25.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 3/3/8 | 21.4% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 11 | 1/5/5 | 9.1% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A39 | English Opening | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2003 | Jonas Barkhagen | 2,563 | chT-SWE 0304 | E98 |
| Jan 1993 | Lothar Vogt | 2,495 | Baden-Baden Open | B33 |
| Jul 1998 | Sune Berg Hansen | 2,480 | 20th Politiken Cup | B04 |
| Jan 1994 | Juan Manuel Bellon Lopez | 2,480 | 24th Rilton Cup | E14 |
| Jan 1996 | Johan Hellsten | 2,475 | chT-SWE 9596 | D15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SWE | 1997 | 28 | 10.5 | 2,279 |
| Salongernas IM | 1999 | 18 | 8 | 2,308 |
| ch-SWE Open | 1997 | 18 | 13 | 2,431 |
| Helsingborg-A | 1991 | 15 | 9 | 2,337 |
| World U20-ch23 | 1984 | 13 | 7 | 2,368 |
| chT-SWE 0203 | 2003 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,400 |
| 20th Politiken Cup | 1998 | 11 | 7 | 2,517 |
| chT-SWE 9899 | 1999 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,292 |
Interactive opening tree from all 295 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ludvig Sandstrom's chess games?
295 games by Ludvig Sandstrom, 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 Ludvig Sandstrom has played.
What does Ludvig Sandstrom play on the first move as White?
Across 142 games with White in our database, Ludvig Sandstrom opens with 1.d4 (68% of games), 1.Nf3 (29% of games), 1.g3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ludvig Sandstrom answers 1...Nf6 (39% of games), 1...c5 (28% of games), 1...g6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games).
What openings does Ludvig Sandstrom play as White?
As White, Ludvig Sandstrom's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (18 games, 44.4% win rate); Slav Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 142 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ludvig Sandstrom play as Black?
As Black, Ludvig Sandstrom most often plays: Alekhine Defense (21 games, 28.6% win rate); Modern Defense (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (14 games, 21.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 153 games.
What is Ludvig Sandstrom's FIDE rating?
Ludvig Sandstrom is currently rated 2,333 in classical chess, 2,325 in rapid and 2,232 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,359 (Mar 2014).
How many games has Ludvig Sandstrom played?
Our database contains 295 games by Ludvig Sandstrom, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 99 wins, 95 draws, 101 losses (33.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ludvig Sandstrom?
295 games by Ludvig Sandstrom 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.