Prepare against Magnus Gustafsson
DNK · World #42,907 classical · FIDE ID 1444778
Our database contains 58 games by Magnus Gustafsson, covering Nov 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Magnus Gustafsson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Magnus Gustafsson 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 | 1,922 | 1,976 | Mar 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 15 | 14 | 29 | 25.9% |
| As White | 28 | 6 | 6 | 16 | 21.4% |
| As Black | 30 | 9 | 8 | 13 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Magnus Gustafsson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Magnus Gustafsson's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 78.6% | 34.1% |
| b3 | 2 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 7.1% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 3.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 79% of White games, 34.1% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Gustafsson usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Gustafsson usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Gustafsson usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.b3 — 7% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Gustafsson usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Gustafsson usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 61.5% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 5 | 38.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 88.9% | 43.8% |
| g6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Magnus Gustafsson's chess games
All 58 games by Magnus Gustafsson in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2012 - 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: 15 wins, 14 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B58 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2022 | Thomas Bach Nielsen | 2,170 | ch-Copenhagen Bronshoj Open | B13 |
| May 2016 | Soren Mikkel Andersen | 2,129 | ch-Bronshoj A | B52 |
| Jan 2016 | Paul Brondal | 2,100 | Copenhagen Bronshoj Open | A16 |
| Apr 2016 | Esben Christensen | 2,084 | ch-Bronshoj A | B01 |
| Oct 2015 | Michael R. W. Olsen | 2,079 | Bronshoj Autumn A | A86 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Bronshoj B | 2020 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,687 |
| Copenhagen Bronshoj CC-chA | 2017 | 9 | 2 | 1,813 |
| ch-Bronshoj A | 2016 | 8 | 3 | 1,970 |
| Copenhagen Bronshoj Open | 2016 | 7 | 4 | 2,140 |
| Bronshoj Lang Weekend | 2018 | 7 | 3 | 1,866 |
| Bronshoj Sommer Seniors | 2019 | 7 | 3 | 1,933 |
| Bronshoj Autumn A | 2015 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,035 |
| Copenhagen K41 Sommer F | 2012 | 3 | 2 | 1,591 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Magnus Gustafsson's chess games?
58 games by Magnus Gustafsson, from Nov 2012 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 Gustafsson has played.
What does Magnus Gustafsson play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Magnus Gustafsson opens with 1.e4 (79% of games), 1.b3 (7% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Magnus Gustafsson answers 1...d5 (62% of games), 1...e5 (38% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games).
What openings does Magnus Gustafsson play as White?
As White, Magnus Gustafsson's most-played openings in our database are: Ruy Lopez: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Magnus Gustafsson play as Black?
As Black, Magnus Gustafsson most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Magnus Gustafsson's FIDE rating?
Magnus Gustafsson is currently rated 1,922 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,976 (Mar 2016).
How many games has Magnus Gustafsson played?
Our database contains 58 games by Magnus Gustafsson, covering Nov 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 14 draws, 29 losses (25.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Magnus Gustafsson?
58 games by Magnus Gustafsson 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.