Prepare against Per Ahlstrom
Sweden · World #82,241 classical · FIDE ID 1713868
When preparing against Per Ahlstrom, expect 1.e4 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 33 games by Per Ahlstrom, covering Sep 2009 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Per Ahlstrom's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Per Ahlstrom 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 | 1,782 | 1,933 | Jun 2013 |
| Rapid | 1,841 | 1,882 | Dec 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,852 | 1,852 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 6 | 6 | 21 | 18.2% |
| As White | 15 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 26.7% |
| As Black | 18 | 2 | 1 | 15 | 11.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Per Ahlstrom's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Per Ahlstrom's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 8 | 53.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 40.0% | 41.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 53% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Ahlstrom usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Ahlstrom usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Ahlstrom usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 40% of White games, 41.7% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Ahlstrom usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Ahlstrom usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Ahlstrom usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 7 | 77.8% | 21.4% |
| c5 | 2 | 22.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 16.7% |
Per Ahlstrom's chess games
All 33 games by Per Ahlstrom in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - Sep 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: 6 wins, 6 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A26 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A88 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2019 | Herbert Bornand | 1,728 | 19th ch-EU Seniors 65 | D02 |
| Sep 2019 | Colm Egan | 1,710 | chT-EUR Seniors 65 | A45 |
| Jul 2026 | Tony Haddad | 1,500 | Schack-SM 2026 | Veteran-SM 65+ | C42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-EUR Seniors 65 | 2019 | 9 | 2 | 1,792 |
| Schack-SM 2026 | Veteran-SM 65+ | 2026 | 6 | 2 | 1,615 |
| 19th ch-EU Seniors 65 | 2019 | 6 | 3 | 1,971 |
| 4th Palma de Mallorca Open | 2009 | 5 | 1 | 1,975 |
| Schack-SM 2026|Veteran-SM 65+ | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,525 |
| European Senior Team Championships 2026 | Senior 65+ | 2026 | 2 | 1 | 1,926 |
| 27th Pula Open | 2013 | 1 | 0 | 1,997 |
| 30th Pula Open | 2016 | 1 | 0 | 1,796 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Per Ahlstrom's chess games?
33 games by Per Ahlstrom, from Sep 2009 to Sep 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 Per Ahlstrom has played.
What does Per Ahlstrom play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Per Ahlstrom opens with 1.e4 (53% of games), 1.Nf3 (40% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Per Ahlstrom answers 1...d6 (78% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Per Ahlstrom play as White?
As White, Per Ahlstrom's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Per Ahlstrom play as Black?
As Black, Per Ahlstrom most often plays: Pirc Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Per Ahlstrom's FIDE rating?
Per Ahlstrom is currently rated 1,782 in classical chess, 1,841 in rapid and 1,852 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,933 (Jun 2013).
How many games has Per Ahlstrom played?
Our database contains 33 games by Per Ahlstrom, covering Sep 2009 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 6 wins, 6 draws, 21 losses (18.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Per Ahlstrom?
33 games by Per Ahlstrom 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.