Prepare against Magnus Cedervall
Sweden · World #42,638 classical · FIDE ID 1736345
Our database contains 42 games by Magnus Cedervall, covering Jun 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Magnus Cedervall's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Magnus Cedervall 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 | 1,923 | 2,068 | Oct 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,895 | 2,061 | Aug 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,875 | 1,938 | Dec 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 8 | 7 | 27 | 19.0% |
| As White | 22 | 5 | 3 | 14 | 22.7% |
| As Black | 20 | 3 | 4 | 13 | 15.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 95.5% | 26.2% |
| c4 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 26.2% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Cedervall usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Cedervall usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …d6 (10% of these games) — Cedervall usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 5% of White games, 100.0% score
- …g6 (100% of these games) — Cedervall usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 100.0% | 35.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 50.0% | 33.3% |
Magnus Cedervall's chess games
All 42 games by Magnus Cedervall in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2015 - 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: 8 wins, 7 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 9 | 1/1/7 | 11.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C72 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Bjorn Johnson | 2,154 | Schack-SM 2026 | SM-Blixten | A02 |
| Jul 2026 | Pal Magnussen | 1,922 | Schack-SM 2026 | Veteran-SM 65+ | C54 |
| Jul 2026 | Svante Wedin | 1,882 | Schack-SM 2026 | Veteran-SM 65+ | B21 |
| Jun 2026 | Joakim Svensson | 1,774 | Schack-SM 2026 | Veteran-SM 65+ | B09 |
| Jul 2026 | Tarik Hikmet Kilic | 1,760 | Schack-SM 2026 | SM-Blixten | C72 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deltalift Open | 2023 | 11 | 1.5 | 1,942 |
| Schack-SM 2026 | SM-Blixten | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 1,829 |
| Vaxjo Open | 2023 | 9 | 1 | 1,913 |
| Schack-SM 2026 | Veteran-SM 65+ | 2026 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,892 |
| Halmstad Open | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 2,010 |
| Malmo Open | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,977 |
| Elite Hotels Vaxjo Open | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 2,092 |
| WchT Seniors 50 | 2018 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,178 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Magnus Cedervall's chess games?
42 games by Magnus Cedervall, from Jun 2015 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 Magnus Cedervall has played.
What does Magnus Cedervall play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Magnus Cedervall opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Magnus Cedervall answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (50% of games).
What openings does Magnus Cedervall play as White?
As White, Magnus Cedervall's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Magnus Cedervall play as Black?
As Black, Magnus Cedervall most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Magnus Cedervall's FIDE rating?
Magnus Cedervall is currently rated 1,923 in classical chess, 1,895 in rapid and 1,875 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,068 (Oct 2015).
How many games has Magnus Cedervall played?
Our database contains 42 games by Magnus Cedervall, covering Jun 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 7 draws, 27 losses (19.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Magnus Cedervall?
42 games by Magnus Cedervall 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.