Prepare against Pal Magnussen
Sweden · World #45,492 classical · FIDE ID 1711814
Our database contains 123 games by Pal Magnussen, covering Oct 2007 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Pal Magnussen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pal Magnussen 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 | 1,911 | 2,013 | Jan 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,918 | 1,929 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,888 | 1,916 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 123 | 40 | 24 | 59 | 32.5% |
| As White | 60 | 16 | 12 | 32 | 26.7% |
| As Black | 63 | 24 | 12 | 27 | 38.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pal Magnussen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pal Magnussen's side.
First moves as White (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 60 | 100.0% | 36.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 36.7% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Magnussen usually continues Nf3 (41.3% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Magnussen usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Magnussen usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 22 | 100.0% | 61.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 22 | 88.0% | 38.6% |
| c5 | 3 | 12.0% | 16.7% |
Pal Magnussen's chess games
All 123 games by Pal Magnussen in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - Aug 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: 40 wins, 24 draws, 59 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 4/3/7 | 28.6% |
| A15 | English Opening | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C41 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C22 | Center Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Luis Sieiro Gonzalez | 2,279 | 33rd World Senior 65+ | C53 |
| Oct 2022 | Anders Wengholm | 2,222 | Skara Vastgota Open | B30 |
| Oct 2013 | Fred Hamperl | 2,129 | Guernsey Open | A08 |
| Oct 2013 | John D Wager | 2,105 | Guernsey Open | A45 |
| Jun 2026 | Stephan Kring | 2,078 | Schack-SM 2026|Veteran-SM 65+ | C54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2019 | 20 | 10 | 1,872 |
| 33rd World Senior 65+ | 2025 | 11 | 6 | 2,018 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2017 | 10 | 5 | 1,828 |
| 43rd Guernsey Open | 2017 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,928 |
| Guernsey Open | 2013 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,100 |
| Schack-SM 2026 | Veteran-SM 65+ | 2026 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,740 |
| 41st Guernsey Open | 2015 | 7 | 4 | 2,139 |
| 45th Guernsey Open | 2019 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,909 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pal Magnussen's chess games?
123 games by Pal Magnussen, from Oct 2007 to Aug 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 Pal Magnussen has played.
What does Pal Magnussen play on the first move as White?
Across 60 games with White in our database, Pal Magnussen opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pal Magnussen answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...c5 (12% of games).
What openings does Pal Magnussen play as White?
As White, Pal Magnussen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Modern Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 60 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pal Magnussen play as Black?
As Black, Pal Magnussen most often plays: Benoni Defense (14 games, 28.6% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Schliemann (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 63 games.
What is Pal Magnussen's FIDE rating?
Pal Magnussen is currently rated 1,911 in classical chess, 1,918 in rapid and 1,888 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,013 (Jan 2016).
How many games has Pal Magnussen played?
Our database contains 123 games by Pal Magnussen, covering Oct 2007 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 24 draws, 59 losses (32.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pal Magnussen?
123 games by Pal Magnussen 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.