Prepare against Per Isaksson
Sweden · World #34,546 classical · FIDE ID 1707035
Our database contains 71 games by Per Isaksson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Per Isaksson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Per Isaksson 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 | 1,961 | 2,101 | Mar 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,009 | 2,014 | Sep 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,973 | 1,973 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 16 | 22 | 33 | 22.5% |
| As White | 40 | 9 | 14 | 17 | 22.5% |
| As Black | 31 | 7 | 8 | 16 | 22.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Per Isaksson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Per Isaksson's side.
First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 37 | 92.5% | 41.9% |
| e4 | 3 | 7.5% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 93% of White games, 41.9% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Isaksson usually continues c4 (28.1% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Isaksson usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Isaksson usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 8% of White games, 16.7% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Isaksson usually continues f4 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 40.0% | 41.7% |
| c6 | 3 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 58.3% | 14.3% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 41.7% | 30.0% |
Per Isaksson's chess games
All 71 games by Per Isaksson in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 16 wins, 22 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C31 | King's Gambit | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A31 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D16 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2005 | Tommy Lappalainen | 2,188 | 34th Rilton Cup | A06 |
| Jan 2004 | Maxim Kulagin | 2,056 | 33rd Rilton Cup | A57 |
| Dec 2003 | Marte Egeland | 1,990 | 33rd Rilton Cup | B43 |
| May 2009 | Peter Mozelius | 1,916 | Stockholm Elo Open | A45 |
| Dec 2004 | Magdalena Ozga | 1,911 | 34th Rilton Cup | E14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stockholm Open | 2015 | 16 | 6.5 | 2,018 |
| 5th Salongernas Elo | 2005 | 9 | 2 | 1,980 |
| 34th Rilton Cup | 2005 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,154 |
| Stockholm Elo Open | 2009 | 9 | 4 | 2,040 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2013 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,117 |
| Sweden Theme | 1994 | 6 | 2 | – |
| 33rd Rilton Cup | 2004 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,106 |
| Norrkoeping Easter Open | 2018 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,967 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Per Isaksson's chess games?
71 games by Per Isaksson, from Apr 2003 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 Per Isaksson has played.
What does Per Isaksson play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, Per Isaksson opens with 1.d4 (93% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Per Isaksson answers 1...c5 (40% of games), 1...c6 (20% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (58% of games), 1...Nf6 (42% of games).
What openings does Per Isaksson play as White?
As White, Per Isaksson's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Per Isaksson play as Black?
As Black, Per Isaksson most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (3 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Gambit (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Per Isaksson's FIDE rating?
Per Isaksson is currently rated 1,961 in classical chess, 2,009 in rapid and 1,973 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,101 (Mar 2015).
How many games has Per Isaksson played?
Our database contains 71 games by Per Isaksson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 22 draws, 33 losses (22.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Per Isaksson?
71 games by Per Isaksson 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.