Prepare against Magnus 1955 Eriksson
Sweden · World #26,884 classical · FIDE ID 1707540
Our database contains 86 games by Magnus 1955 Eriksson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Magnus 1955 Eriksson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Magnus 1955 Eriksson 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 | 2,005 | 2,179 | Jul 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,995 | 2,020 | Aug 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 28 | 27 | 31 | 32.6% |
| As White | 48 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 29.2% |
| As Black | 38 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 36.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 38 | 79.2% | 43.4% |
| e4 | 10 | 20.8% | 55.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 79% of White games, 43.4% score
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Eriksson usually continues c4 (35.7% score)
- …Nf6 (37% of these games) — Eriksson usually continues c4 (53.6% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Eriksson usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 21% of White games, 55.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Eriksson usually continues c3 (62.5% score)
- …g6 (30% of these games) — Eriksson usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (10% of these games) — Eriksson usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 15 | 71.4% | 43.3% |
| e5 | 6 | 28.6% | 58.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 69.2% | 61.1% |
| d5 | 4 | 30.8% | 37.5% |
Magnus 1955 Eriksson's chess games
All 86 games by Magnus 1955 Eriksson 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: 28 wins, 27 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E21 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2008 | Hakan Thornert | 2,240 | chT2-SWE 0708 | C37 |
| Feb 2008 | Peter Ostberg | 2,236 | chT2-SWE 0708 | C22 |
| Dec 2009 | Jan-Olov Lind | 2,209 | chT2-SWE 0910 | A44 |
| Mar 2010 | Jorgen Dalmau | 2,138 | chT2-SWE 0910 | C47 |
| Jan 2010 | Joachim Bergre | 2,130 | chT2-SWE 0910 | A42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-SWE 0910 | 2010 | 17 | 11 | 2,171 |
| 31st Politiken Cup | 2009 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,185 |
| chT2-SWE 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 5 | 2,268 |
| chT2-SWE 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 1,925 |
| WchT Seniors 65 | 2023 | 8 | 5 | 2,065 |
| 5th Vellmar Open A | 2013 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,003 |
| SWE Cup | 2017 | 6 | 3 | 2,151 |
| chC-SWE Open | 2010 | 5 | 2 | 2,086 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Magnus 1955 Eriksson's chess games?
86 games by Magnus 1955 Eriksson, 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 1955 Eriksson has played.
What does Magnus 1955 Eriksson play on the first move as White?
Across 48 games with White in our database, Magnus 1955 Eriksson opens with 1.d4 (79% of games), 1.e4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Magnus 1955 Eriksson answers 1...e6 (71% of games), 1...e5 (29% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...d5 (31% of games).
What openings does Magnus 1955 Eriksson play as White?
As White, Magnus 1955 Eriksson's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Modern Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 48 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Magnus 1955 Eriksson play as Black?
As Black, Magnus 1955 Eriksson most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Magnus 1955 Eriksson's FIDE rating?
Magnus 1955 Eriksson is currently rated 2,005 in classical chess, 1,995 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,179 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Magnus 1955 Eriksson played?
Our database contains 86 games by Magnus 1955 Eriksson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 27 draws, 31 losses (32.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Magnus 1955 Eriksson?
86 games by Magnus 1955 Eriksson 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.