Prepare against Magnus Faldt
Sweden · World #14,739 classical · FIDE ID 1701835
When preparing against Magnus Faldt, expect 1.d4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (97%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 23.5% over 17 games.
Our database contains 177 games by Magnus Faldt, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Magnus Faldt's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Magnus Faldt 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 | 2,108 | 2,267 | Jan 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,146 | 2,201 | Apr 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,192 | 2,192 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 177 | 67 | 46 | 64 | 37.9% |
| As White | 87 | 42 | 24 | 21 | 48.3% |
| As Black | 90 | 25 | 22 | 43 | 27.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Magnus Faldt's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Magnus Faldt's side.
First moves as White (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 86 | 98.9% | 62.8% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 62.8% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Faldt usually continues c4 (56.6% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Faldt usually continues c4 (71.4% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Faldt usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Faldt usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 40 | 100.0% | 31.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 31 | 96.9% | 45.2% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
Magnus Faldt's chess games
All 177 games by Magnus Faldt 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: 67 wins, 46 draws, 64 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 13 | 9/2/2 | 69.2% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 8 | 3/5/0 | 37.5% |
| D82 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D18 | Slav Defense | 21 | 9/4/8 | 42.9% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 17 | 4/1/12 | 23.5% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1992 | Lars Degerman | 2,460 | Oerebro Open | E90 |
| Jan 2003 | Heikki M.J. Westerinen | 2,374 | Troll Masters | B30 |
| Jan 1992 | Johnny Wieweg | 2,355 | Malmo GP-3 Open | E90 |
| Jan 1993 | Bo Eriksson | 2,335 | Jonkoping Open | A59 |
| Jan 1992 | Jan-Olov Lind | 2,295 | Gothenburg GP-2 | B45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troll Masters | 2003 | 10 | 6 | 2,367 |
| Stockholm GP-1 | 1992 | 10 | 6 | 2,399 |
| Malmo GP-3 Open | 1992 | 9 | 5 | 2,468 |
| chT2-SWE 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 3 | 2,035 |
| chT2-SWE 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 2,159 |
| chT-SWE 1415 Superettan | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,206 |
| chT-SWE 9394 | 1994 | 8 | 3 | 2,190 |
| chT-SWE 9596 | 1996 | 8 | 3 | 2,159 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Magnus Faldt's chess games?
177 games by Magnus Faldt, 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 Magnus Faldt has played.
What does Magnus Faldt play on the first move as White?
Across 87 games with White in our database, Magnus Faldt opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Magnus Faldt answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (97% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Magnus Faldt play as White?
As White, Magnus Faldt's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (13 games, 69.2% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Benoni Defense (12 games, 58.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 87 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Magnus Faldt play as Black?
As Black, Magnus Faldt most often plays: Slav Defense (21 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian (17 games, 23.5% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (8 games, 12.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 90 games.
What is Magnus Faldt's FIDE rating?
Magnus Faldt is currently rated 2,108 in classical chess, 2,146 in rapid and 2,192 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,267 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Magnus Faldt played?
Our database contains 177 games by Magnus Faldt, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 67 wins, 46 draws, 64 losses (37.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Magnus Faldt?
177 games by Magnus Faldt 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.