Prepare against Magnus Hellstrom
Sweden · World #21,315 classical · FIDE ID 1705474
Our database contains 31 games by Magnus Hellstrom, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Magnus Hellstrom's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Magnus Hellstrom 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 | 2,046 | 2,160 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,000 | 2,047 | Aug 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 12 | 7 | 12 | 38.7% |
| As White | 18 | 10 | 1 | 7 | 55.6% |
| As Black | 13 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 15.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Magnus Hellstrom's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Magnus Hellstrom's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 83.3% | 63.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 63.3% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Hellstrom usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (27% of these games) — Hellstrom usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Hellstrom usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 6% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Hellstrom usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 4 | 66.7% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
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 Hellstrom's chess games
All 31 games by Magnus Hellstrom 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: 12 wins, 7 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C35 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B57 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D60 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Marian Petrov | 2,405 | Umel | B35 |
| Jan 2008 | Ove Farsta Nilsson | 2,197 | chT2-SWE 0708 | B07 |
| Jan 2008 | Zoran Todorovic | 2,181 | chT2-SWE 0708 | B57 |
| Mar 2008 | Mats Harren | 2,087 | chT2-SWE 0708 | C41 |
| Oct 2016 | Said Outgajjouft | 2,078 | chT-SWE 1617 | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SWE Open | 1992 | 9 | 5 | 2,304 |
| Umel | 1997 | 9 | 3 | 2,179 |
| chT2-SWE 0708 | 2008 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,305 |
| chT-SWE 1920 Superettan | 2020 | 3 | 2 | 2,061 |
| chT-SWE 1617 | 2016 | 3 | 1 | 2,116 |
| chT-SWE 1819 Elite | 2019 | 1 | 0 | 1,626 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Magnus Hellstrom's chess games?
31 games by Magnus Hellstrom, 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 Hellstrom has played.
What does Magnus Hellstrom play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Magnus Hellstrom opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games), 1.f4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Magnus Hellstrom answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (50% of games).
What openings does Magnus Hellstrom play as White?
As White, Magnus Hellstrom's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Magnus Hellstrom play as Black?
As Black, Magnus Hellstrom most often plays: Benoni Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 13 games.
What is Magnus Hellstrom's FIDE rating?
Magnus Hellstrom is currently rated 2,046 in classical chess, 2,000 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,160 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Magnus Hellstrom played?
Our database contains 31 games by Magnus Hellstrom, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 7 draws, 12 losses (38.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Magnus Hellstrom?
31 games by Magnus Hellstrom 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.