Prepare against Mats Lindgren
Sweden · World #24,213 classical · FIDE ID 1701282
When preparing against Mats Lindgren, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (94%).
Our database contains 77 games by Mats Lindgren, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Mats Lindgren's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mats Lindgren 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 | 2,024 | 2,250 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,158 | 2,170 | Aug 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,123 | 2,212 | Jul 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 77 | 17 | 29 | 31 | 22.1% |
| As White | 38 | 11 | 16 | 11 | 28.9% |
| As Black | 39 | 6 | 13 | 20 | 15.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mats Lindgren's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mats Lindgren's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 36 | 94.7% | 48.6% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 48.6% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Lindgren usually continues c3 (39.3% score)
- …c6 (19% of these games) — Lindgren usually continues d4 (64.3% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Lindgren usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Lindgren usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 18 | 100.0% | 36.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 15 | 93.8% | 26.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Mats Lindgren's chess games
All 77 games by Mats Lindgren in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 17 wins, 29 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 14 | 3/6/5 | 21.4% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D26 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 12 | 2/2/8 | 16.7% |
| A97 | Horwitz Defense | 11 | 1/3/7 | 9.1% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1988 | Gert Iskov | 2,325 | Peer Gynt | D26 |
| Jul 2003 | Kurt Setterqvist | 2,319 | ch-SWE g/5' | B01 |
| Jan 1988 | Teodor Moreau | 2,315 | 18th Rilton Cup | C01 |
| Jan 2019 | Eric Thorn | 2,300 | chT-SWE 1819 Elite | A03 |
| Jan 1990 | Lars Hjelmaas | 2,225 | Peer Gynt | A98 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peer Gynt | 1990 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,421 |
| 33rd World Senior 65+ | 2025 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,912 |
| 18th Rilton Cup | 1988 | 9 | 4 | 2,263 |
| Hallsberg Open U18 | 1975 | 9 | 3.5 | – |
| chT-SWE 1718 Superettan | 2018 | 6 | 2 | 2,116 |
| chT-SWE 1819 Elite | 2019 | 6 | 1.5 | 2,089 |
| ch-SWE g/5' | 2003 | 4 | 3 | 2,511 |
| chT-SWE 1617 | 2017 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,168 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mats Lindgren's chess games?
77 games by Mats Lindgren, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Mats Lindgren has played.
What does Mats Lindgren play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Mats Lindgren opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games), 1.f4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mats Lindgren answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (94% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games).
What openings does Mats Lindgren play as White?
As White, Mats Lindgren's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mats Lindgren play as Black?
As Black, Mats Lindgren most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Horwitz Defense (11 games, 9.1% win rate); Dutch Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Mats Lindgren's FIDE rating?
Mats Lindgren is currently rated 2,024 in classical chess, 2,158 in rapid and 2,123 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,250 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Mats Lindgren played?
Our database contains 77 games by Mats Lindgren, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 29 draws, 31 losses (22.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mats Lindgren?
77 games by Mats Lindgren 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.