Prepare against Patrik Lyrberg
IM · Sweden · World #1,178 classical · FIDE ID 1701975
Our database contains 782 games by Patrik Lyrberg, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Patrik Lyrberg's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Patrik Lyrberg 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 | 2,436 | 2,477 | Mar 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,439 | 2,440 | Nov 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,437 | 2,489 | May 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 782 | 322 | 256 | 204 | 41.2% |
| As White | 371 | 170 | 120 | 81 | 45.8% |
| As Black | 411 | 152 | 136 | 123 | 37.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Patrik Lyrberg's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Patrik Lyrberg's side.
First moves as White (371 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 186 | 50.1% | 61.6% |
| e4 | 99 | 26.7% | 57.1% |
| Nf3 | 65 | 17.5% | 64.6% |
| c4 | 18 | 4.9% | 80.6% |
| b3 | 3 | 0.8% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 50% of White games, 61.6% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Lyrberg usually continues c4 (58.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Lyrberg usually continues c4 (67.1% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Lyrberg usually continues c4 (35.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 27% of White games, 57.1% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Lyrberg usually continues Nc3 (48.3% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Lyrberg usually continues Nf3 (61.4% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Lyrberg usually continues d4 (64.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (174 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 76 | 43.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 37 | 21.3% | 68.9% |
| c6 | 25 | 14.4% | 52.0% |
| e5 | 24 | 13.8% | 58.3% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 5.7% | 55.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (155 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 133 | 85.8% | 53.4% |
| e6 | 13 | 8.4% | 42.3% |
| d5 | 5 | 3.2% | 30.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Patrik Lyrberg's chess games
All 782 games by Patrik Lyrberg in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 322 wins, 256 draws, 204 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 32 | 13/6/13 | 40.6% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 30 | 14/8/8 | 46.7% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 30 | 9/11/10 | 30.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 27 | 13/8/6 | 48.1% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 17 | 7/9/1 | 41.2% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 8/3/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | London System | 11 | 8/1/2 | 72.7% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 11 | 3/6/2 | 27.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 10 | 3/6/1 | 30.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 44 | 12/19/13 | 27.3% |
| C10 | French Defense | 32 | 12/16/4 | 37.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 20 | 9/5/6 | 45.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 19 | 5/7/7 | 26.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 18 | 7/5/6 | 38.9% |
| B54 | Sicilian | 18 | 10/5/3 | 55.6% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 16 | 3/4/9 | 18.8% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| E54 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| A62 | Catalan | 11 | 2/6/3 | 18.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2012 | Eduardo Iturrizaga Bonelli | 2,649 | 10th Gibraltar Masters | A36 |
| Jan 2006 | Lars Karlsson | 2,626 | chT-SWE 0506 | A85 |
| Jan 1995 | Michal Krasenkow | 2,590 | Aalborg | C10 |
| Jan 1994 | Viktor Bologan | 2,585 | Oslo Open | E93 |
| Jan 1996 | Yuri Kruppa | 2,580 | Minsk | C05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold Cup | 1994 | 26 | 16.5 | 2,541 |
| Gausdal Int | 1994 | 18 | 11 | 2,445 |
| Peer Gynt | 1995 | 15 | 7.5 | 2,357 |
| Wch U20 | 1996 | 13 | 8 | 2,490 |
| Budapest FS06 GM | 1993 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,407 |
| ch-SWE | 1993 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,502 |
| Budapest FS02 GM | 1993 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,468 |
| Stockholm | 1997 | 11 | 4 | 2,328 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Ralf Akesson (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Patrik Lyrberg's chess games?
782 games by Patrik Lyrberg, from Apr 2003 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 Patrik Lyrberg has played.
What does Patrik Lyrberg play on the first move as White?
Across 371 games with White in our database, Patrik Lyrberg opens with 1.d4 (50% of games), 1.e4 (27% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Patrik Lyrberg answers 1...e6 (44% of games), 1...c5 (21% of games), 1...c6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Patrik Lyrberg play as White?
As White, Patrik Lyrberg's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (32 games, 40.6% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation (30 games, 46.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (30 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 371 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Patrik Lyrberg play as Black?
As Black, Patrik Lyrberg most often plays: Indian Defense (44 games, 27.3% win rate); French Defense (32 games, 37.5% win rate); Réti Opening (20 games, 45.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 411 games.
What is Patrik Lyrberg's FIDE rating?
Patrik Lyrberg is currently rated 2,436 in classical chess, 2,439 in rapid and 2,437 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,477 (Mar 2016).
How many games has Patrik Lyrberg played?
Our database contains 782 games by Patrik Lyrberg, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 322 wins, 256 draws, 204 losses (41.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Patrik Lyrberg?
782 games by Patrik Lyrberg 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.