Prepare against Mats Orndahl
Sweden · World #19,993 classical · FIDE ID 1708988
Our database contains 37 games by Mats Orndahl, covering Apr 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mats Orndahl's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mats Orndahl 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 | 2,057 | 2,192 | Sep 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,036 | 2,159 | Dec 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,958 | 2,159 | Dec 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 10 | 5 | 22 | 27.0% |
| As White | 20 | 5 | 3 | 12 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 17 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mats Orndahl's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mats Orndahl's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 10 | 50.0% | 40.0% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 45.0% | 27.8% |
| e4 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 50% of White games, 40.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Orndahl usually continues Bf4 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Orndahl usually continues Bf4 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Orndahl usually continues Bf4 (25.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 45% of White games, 27.8% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Orndahl usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Orndahl usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Orndahl usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 7 | 63.6% | 28.6% |
| c5 | 4 | 36.4% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 100.0% | 20.0% |
Mats Orndahl's chess games
All 37 games by Mats Orndahl in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2004 - 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: 10 wins, 5 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | London System | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Rat Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D48 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2014 | Linus Johansson | 2,391 | Malmo Open | B39 |
| Sep 2003 | Fredrik1 Andersson | 2,276 | Hallstahammar Open | D48 |
| Jan 2019 | Ellen Kakulidis | 2,021 | Gibraltar Challengers Open B | D02 |
| Jan 2019 | Bernd Skutta | 1,988 | Gibraltar Challengers Open B | B06 |
| Oct 2025 | Hakan Frisen | 1,919 | 33rd World Senior 65+ | D15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33rd World Senior 65+ | 2025 | 11 | 5 | 1,890 |
| Gibraltar Challengers Open B | 2019 | 5 | 3 | 2,047 |
| Hallstahammar Open | 2003 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,230 |
| Vasteras Open | 2017 | 3 | 0 | 2,098 |
| 16th Corsica Masters Open | 2012 | 3 | 0 | 2,157 |
| ch-EU rapid | 2017 | 2 | 0 | 2,115 |
| 19th Nice Open | 2003 | 2 | 0 | 1,993 |
| Taby Scandinavian Open | 2007 | 2 | 0 | 2,009 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mats Orndahl's chess games?
37 games by Mats Orndahl, from Apr 2004 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 Mats Orndahl has played.
What does Mats Orndahl play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Mats Orndahl opens with 1.d4 (50% of games), 1.Nf3 (45% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mats Orndahl answers 1...e6 (64% of games), 1...c5 (36% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Mats Orndahl play as White?
As White, Mats Orndahl's most-played openings in our database are: London System (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mats Orndahl play as Black?
As Black, Mats Orndahl most often plays: Slav Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Mats Orndahl's FIDE rating?
Mats Orndahl is currently rated 2,057 in classical chess, 2,036 in rapid and 1,958 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,192 (Sep 2016).
How many games has Mats Orndahl played?
Our database contains 37 games by Mats Orndahl, covering Apr 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 5 draws, 22 losses (27.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mats Orndahl?
37 games by Mats Orndahl 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.