Prepare against Per-Olof Gromark
Sweden · World #41,342 classical · FIDE ID 1722433
When preparing against Per-Olof Gromark, expect 1.Nf3 in 62% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (73%).
Our database contains 95 games by Per-Olof Gromark, covering Aug 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Per-Olof Gromark's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Per-Olof Gromark 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 | 1,929 | 2,118 | Sep 2013 |
| Rapid | 1,926 | 2,099 | May 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 30 | 29 | 36 | 31.6% |
| As White | 50 | 15 | 13 | 22 | 30.0% |
| As Black | 45 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Per-Olof Gromark's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Per-Olof Gromark's side.
First moves as White (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 31 | 62.0% | 38.7% |
| c4 | 10 | 20.0% | 35.0% |
| d4 | 7 | 14.0% | 64.3% |
| g3 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 62% of White games, 38.7% score
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Gromark usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Gromark usually continues c4 (61.1% score)
- …f5 (13% of these games) — Gromark usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 20% of White games, 35.0% score
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Gromark usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Gromark usually continues e4 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Gromark usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 83.3% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 3 | 16.7% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 72.7% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 27.3% | 50.0% |
Per-Olof Gromark's chess games
All 95 games by Per-Olof Gromark in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2012 - 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: 30 wins, 29 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A15 | English Opening | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A35 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D76 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B02 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Robert Callergard | 2,315 | chT-SWE | E15 |
| May 2012 | Josef Ask | 2,205 | Deltalift Open | E94 |
| Jan 2015 | Hakan Akvist | 2,122 | chT-SWE 1415 Elite | A39 |
| Jul 2016 | Toralf Rensch | 2,086 | WchT Seniors 50 | A30 |
| May 2012 | Michael Mattsson | 2,068 | Deltalift Open | E94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26th Wch Seniors 65 | 2016 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,960 |
| 24th Wch Seniors 65 | 2014 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,104 |
| 28th Wch Seniors 65 | 2018 | 11 | 5 | 1,963 |
| 23rd Wch Seniors | 2013 | 11 | 5 | 2,057 |
| ch-Nordic Seniors | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,018 |
| chT-EU Seniors 65 | 2018 | 8 | 5 | 2,117 |
| WchT Seniors 50 | 2016 | 7 | 4 | 1,983 |
| chT-EU Seniors | 2014 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,103 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Per-Olof Gromark's chess games?
95 games by Per-Olof Gromark, from Aug 2012 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-Olof Gromark has played.
What does Per-Olof Gromark play on the first move as White?
Across 50 games with White in our database, Per-Olof Gromark opens with 1.Nf3 (62% of games), 1.c4 (20% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Per-Olof Gromark answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games).
What openings does Per-Olof Gromark play as White?
As White, Per-Olof Gromark's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (11 games, 45.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (6 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 50 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Per-Olof Gromark play as Black?
As Black, Per-Olof Gromark most often plays: Indian Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 80.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 45 games.
What is Per-Olof Gromark's FIDE rating?
Per-Olof Gromark is currently rated 1,929 in classical chess, 1,926 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,118 (Sep 2013).
How many games has Per-Olof Gromark played?
Our database contains 95 games by Per-Olof Gromark, covering Aug 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 29 draws, 36 losses (31.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Per-Olof Gromark?
95 games by Per-Olof Gromark 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.