Prepare against Matts Unander
Sweden · World #43,875 classical · FIDE ID 1701541
Our database contains 162 games by Matts Unander, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Matts Unander's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matts Unander 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 | 1,918 | 2,194 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,034 | 2,091 | Apr 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,919 | 1,938 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 162 | 36 | 60 | 66 | 22.2% |
| As White | 78 | 19 | 31 | 28 | 24.4% |
| As Black | 84 | 17 | 29 | 38 | 20.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matts Unander's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matts Unander's side.
First moves as White (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 50 | 64.1% | 51.0% |
| d4 | 26 | 33.3% | 34.6% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 64% of White games, 51.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Unander usually continues Nf3 (47.1% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Unander usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Unander usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 33% of White games, 34.6% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Unander usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Unander usually continues Nf3 (28.6% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Unander usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 51.3% | 47.5% |
| e5 | 10 | 25.6% | 35.0% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 17.9% | 35.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 5.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 61.5% | 18.8% |
| d5 | 9 | 34.6% | 38.9% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
Matts Unander's chess games
All 162 games by Matts Unander 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: 36 wins, 60 draws, 66 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 12 | 3/5/4 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B29 | Sicilian | 17 | 4/5/8 | 23.5% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| D58 | Indian Defense | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D09 | Albin Countergambit | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2002 | Heikki M.J. Westerinen | 2,412 | Gausdal Classics IM-B | B04 |
| Sep 2015 | Erik Hedman | 2,355 | Vasteras Open | A04 |
| Jan 1984 | Jan-Olov Lind | 2,290 | ch-SWE | B22 |
| Aug 2013 | Ivan Bender | 2,277 | 3rd Split Open | C50 |
| Jan 1979 | Bragi Halldorsson | 2,250 | ch-Nordic | A07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SWE | 1984 | 30 | 11 | 2,251 |
| Gausdal Classic IM-B | 2004 | 11 | 2 | 2,041 |
| Troll Masters | 2003 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,044 |
| Ostersund Storsjodraget Open | 2022 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,003 |
| Gausdal Classics IM-B | 2002 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,223 |
| 1st Orlova Open | 2004 | 9 | 5 | 2,181 |
| 21st Feffernitz Raika Open | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 1,968 |
| Arctic Chess Challenge | 2007 | 9 | 5 | 2,088 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matts Unander's chess games?
162 games by Matts Unander, 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 Matts Unander has played.
What does Matts Unander play on the first move as White?
Across 78 games with White in our database, Matts Unander opens with 1.e4 (64% of games), 1.d4 (33% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matts Unander answers 1...c5 (51% of games), 1...e5 (26% of games), 1...Nf6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (62% of games), 1...d5 (35% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games).
What openings does Matts Unander play as White?
As White, Matts Unander's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 78 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matts Unander play as Black?
As Black, Matts Unander most often plays: Sicilian (17 games, 23.5% win rate); Alekhine Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 84 games.
What is Matts Unander's FIDE rating?
Matts Unander is currently rated 1,918 in classical chess, 2,034 in rapid and 1,919 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,194 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Matts Unander played?
Our database contains 162 games by Matts Unander, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 60 draws, 66 losses (22.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matts Unander?
162 games by Matts Unander 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.