Prepare against Per-Erik Franzen
Sweden · World #33,901 classical · FIDE ID 1717170
When preparing against Per-Erik Franzen, expect 1.d4 in 78% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (72% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%).
Our database contains 79 games by Per-Erik Franzen, covering Jan 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Per-Erik Franzen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Per-Erik Franzen 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 | 1,964 | 2,083 | Mar 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,955 | 2,015 | Jun 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,991 | 2,067 | Dec 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 79 | 29 | 16 | 34 | 36.7% |
| As White | 40 | 17 | 9 | 14 | 42.5% |
| As Black | 39 | 12 | 7 | 20 | 30.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Per-Erik Franzen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Per-Erik Franzen's side.
First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 31 | 77.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 17.5% | 57.1% |
| c4 | 2 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 78% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Franzen usually continues Nf3 (40.9% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Franzen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Franzen usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 18% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Franzen usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Franzen usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 72.2% | 34.6% |
| e6 | 3 | 16.7% | 16.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 11.1% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 80.0% | 54.2% |
| d5 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
Per-Erik Franzen's chess games
All 79 games by Per-Erik Franzen in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2011 - 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: 29 wins, 16 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D78 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D33 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 9 | 2/0/7 | 22.2% |
| D40 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B41 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Thomas Sundsvall Johnsson | 2,140 | Lund | E70 |
| Jun 2026 | Stephan Kring | 2,078 | Schack-SM 2026 | Veteran-SM 65+ | D11 |
| Jul 2012 | Svend Aage Madsen | 2,074 | 34th Politiken Cup | A46 |
| Jul 2026 | Pal Magnussen | 1,922 | Schack-SM 2026 | Veteran-SM 65+ | B40 |
| Aug 2012 | William Horup Philipsen | 1,905 | 34th Politiken Cup | B21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lund | 1998 | 10 | 4 | 2,065 |
| 34th Politiken Cup | 2012 | 10 | 5 | 2,072 |
| 36th Politiken Cup | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 1,882 |
| 37th Politiken Cup | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,795 |
| Schack-SM 2026 | Veteran-SM 65+ | 2026 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,985 |
| Lund Open | 2017 | 7 | 2 | 1,699 |
| Karlskrona Open | 1998 | 7 | 5 | 2,646 |
| Jonkoping Open | 1987 | 5 | 3 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Per-Erik Franzen's chess games?
79 games by Per-Erik Franzen, from Jan 2011 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 Per-Erik Franzen has played.
What does Per-Erik Franzen play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, Per-Erik Franzen opens with 1.d4 (78% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Per-Erik Franzen answers 1...c5 (72% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games).
What openings does Per-Erik Franzen play as White?
As White, Per-Erik Franzen's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Per-Erik Franzen play as Black?
As Black, Per-Erik Franzen most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Per-Erik Franzen's FIDE rating?
Per-Erik Franzen is currently rated 1,964 in classical chess, 1,955 in rapid and 1,991 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,083 (Mar 2011).
How many games has Per-Erik Franzen played?
Our database contains 79 games by Per-Erik Franzen, covering Jan 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 16 draws, 34 losses (36.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Per-Erik Franzen?
79 games by Per-Erik Franzen 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.