Prepare against Mats Persson
FM · Sweden · World #4,751 classical · FIDE ID 1708333
When preparing against Mats Persson, expect 1.e4 in 75% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (49% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (68%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 13.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 225 games by Mats Persson, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mats Persson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mats Persson 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 | 2,280 | 2,349 | Mar 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,263 | 2,278 | Oct 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,216 | 2,297 | Sep 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 225 | 87 | 62 | 76 | 38.7% |
| As White | 116 | 54 | 36 | 26 | 46.6% |
| As Black | 109 | 33 | 26 | 50 | 30.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mats Persson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mats Persson's side.
First moves as White (116 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 87 | 75.0% | 64.9% |
| d4 | 22 | 19.0% | 59.1% |
| c4 | 6 | 5.2% | 33.3% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 75% of White games, 64.9% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Persson usually continues Nf3 (60.5% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Persson usually continues Nf3 (77.3% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Persson usually continues Qe2 (61.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 19% of White games, 59.1% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Persson usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Persson usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (5% of these games) — Persson usually continues d5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 25 | 49.0% | 40.0% |
| c5 | 20 | 39.2% | 45.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 7.8% | 87.5% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 26 | 68.4% | 38.5% |
| d5 | 9 | 23.7% | 27.8% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
Mats Persson's chess games
All 225 games by Mats Persson in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2005 - 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: 87 wins, 62 draws, 76 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 15 | 7/6/2 | 46.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 15 | 2/7/6 | 13.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Scotch Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 14 | 4/4/6 | 28.6% |
| C41 | Philidor | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| E33 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 7 | 0/1/6 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2020 | Alexei Shirov | 2,677 | chT-SWE 1920 Elite | D00 |
| Nov 2016 | Victor Mikhalevski | 2,508 | 32nd EU-Cup | A26 |
| May 2024 | Emin Ohanyan | 2,487 | Titled Tue Early | B21 |
| Sep 2007 | Milen Vasilev | 2,476 | 6th Kesarovski Georgiev Memorial | B51 |
| Feb 2020 | Michael Wiedenkeller | 2,459 | chT-SWE 1920 Elite | A47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 44 | 20 | 2,201 |
| Budapest FS09 IM | 2023 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,160 |
| Budapest FS03 IM | 2016 | 9 | 6 | 2,393 |
| 8th Kesarovski Georgiev Memorial | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 2,257 |
| 6th Kesarovski Georgiev Memorial | 2007 | 9 | 5 | 2,314 |
| 5th London Classic Open | 2013 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,308 |
| Oslo Vederhus Memorial Open | 2013 | 9 | 3 | 2,237 |
| chT-SWE 1819 Superettan | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 2,332 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mats Persson's chess games?
225 games by Mats Persson, from Apr 2005 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 Persson has played.
What does Mats Persson play on the first move as White?
Across 116 games with White in our database, Mats Persson opens with 1.e4 (75% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mats Persson answers 1...e5 (49% of games), 1...c5 (39% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (68% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Mats Persson play as White?
As White, Mats Persson's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Moscow Variation (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Sicilian (15 games, 13.3% win rate); French Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 116 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mats Persson play as Black?
As Black, Mats Persson most often plays: Sicilian (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Philidor (9 games, 22.2% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 109 games.
What is Mats Persson's FIDE rating?
Mats Persson is currently rated 2,280 in classical chess, 2,263 in rapid and 2,216 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,349 (Mar 2022).
How many games has Mats Persson played?
Our database contains 225 games by Mats Persson, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 87 wins, 62 draws, 76 losses (38.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mats Persson?
225 games by Mats Persson 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.