Prepare against Mikael von Bargen
Sweden · World #18,516 classical · FIDE ID 1702653
Our database contains 89 games by Mikael von Bargen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mikael von Bargen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mikael von Bargen 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 | 2,070 | 2,180 | Mar 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 31 | 16 | 42 | 34.8% |
| As White | 43 | 15 | 9 | 19 | 34.9% |
| As Black | 46 | 16 | 7 | 23 | 34.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mikael von Bargen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mikael von Bargen's side.
First moves as White (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 43 | 100.0% | 45.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 45.3% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Bargen usually continues Nf3 (47.7% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Bargen usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Bargen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 20 | 87.0% | 55.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 13.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 94.4% | 29.4% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
Mikael von Bargen's chess games
All 89 games by Mikael von Bargen 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: 31 wins, 16 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B66 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B82 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B49 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C37 | King's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Stellan Brynell | 2,445 | ch-SWE Open | C01 |
| Jan 1996 | Gyula Izsak | 2,435 | Balatonbereny Open | B82 |
| Jan 1992 | Anders Nilsson | 2,393 | ch-SWE Open | B95 |
| Jan 1995 | Johan Furhoff | 2,345 | Stockholm Kristallen KM Open | C50 |
| Jan 1995 | Bo HT Eriksson | 2,335 | Stockholm Kristallen KM Open | C18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SWE Open | 1997 | 18 | 11 | 2,361 |
| ch-SWE U20 | 1992 | 12 | 3 | 2,038 |
| Balatonbereny Open | 1996 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,284 |
| Stockholm Kristallen KM Open | 1995 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,359 |
| Stockholm Open 2 | 1994 | 6 | 3 | 2,465 |
| Stockholm Open | 1994 | 6 | 3 | 2,220 |
| 24th Rilton Cup | 1994 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,268 |
| 23rd Rilton Cup | 1993 | 6 | 2 | 2,191 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mikael von Bargen's chess games?
89 games by Mikael von Bargen, 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 Mikael von Bargen has played.
What does Mikael von Bargen play on the first move as White?
Across 43 games with White in our database, Mikael von Bargen opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mikael von Bargen answers 1...e5 (87% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games).
What openings does Mikael von Bargen play as White?
As White, Mikael von Bargen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 43 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mikael von Bargen play as Black?
As Black, Mikael von Bargen most often plays: Benoni Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 46 games.
What is Mikael von Bargen's FIDE rating?
Mikael von Bargen is currently rated 2,070 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,180 (Mar 2013).
How many games has Mikael von Bargen played?
Our database contains 89 games by Mikael von Bargen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 16 draws, 42 losses (34.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mikael von Bargen?
89 games by Mikael von Bargen 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.