Prepare against Paul Andersson
Sweden · World #19,414 classical · FIDE ID 1702491
Our database contains 35 games by Paul Andersson, covering Mar 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Paul Andersson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paul Andersson 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 | 2,062 | 2,196 | Dec 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,064 | 2,082 | Feb 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,167 | 2,192 | Jan 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 28.6% |
| As White | 16 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 31.3% |
| As Black | 19 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 26.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paul Andersson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paul Andersson's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 9 | 56.3% | 61.1% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 18.8% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 56% of White games, 61.1% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Andersson usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Andersson usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Andersson usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 19% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Andersson usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Andersson usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 77.8% | 42.9% |
| e6 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 3 | 50.0% | 16.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
Paul Andersson's chess games
All 35 games by Paul Andersson in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2015 - 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: 10 wins, 12 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A88 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D75 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D45 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2017 | Ralf Akesson | 2,450 | Malmo Open | B06 |
| Nov 2016 | Deniz Arman | 2,331 | Stockholm Scandic Ariadne | B56 |
| Dec 2017 | Axel Tiger-Norqvist | 2,172 | Malmo Open | A30 |
| May 2017 | Patrik 1968 Nilsson | 2,033 | Deltalift Open | E92 |
| May 2017 | Tomas Olsson | 2,020 | Deltalift Open | E92 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vaxjo Open | 2019 | 11 | 4 | 2,048 |
| Deltalift Open | 2017 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,312 |
| Malmo Open | 2017 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,332 |
| Stockholm Open | 1993 | 4 | 1 | 2,112 |
| Stockholm Scandic Ariadne | 2016 | 2 | 1 | 2,373 |
| Lund CellaVision Cup | 2019 | 2 | 0 | 2,170 |
| Rilton Cup-10 1980/81 | 1981 | 1 | 1 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paul Andersson's chess games?
35 games by Paul Andersson, from Mar 2015 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 Paul Andersson has played.
What does Paul Andersson play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Paul Andersson opens with 1.d4 (56% of games), 1.Nf3 (19% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paul Andersson answers 1...c5 (78% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (50% of games), 1...g6 (17% of games), 1...f5 (17% of games).
What openings does Paul Andersson play as White?
As White, Paul Andersson's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paul Andersson play as Black?
As Black, Paul Andersson most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Paul Andersson's FIDE rating?
Paul Andersson is currently rated 2,062 in classical chess, 2,064 in rapid and 2,167 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,196 (Dec 2016).
How many games has Paul Andersson played?
Our database contains 35 games by Paul Andersson, covering Mar 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 12 draws, 13 losses (28.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paul Andersson?
35 games by Paul Andersson 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.