Prepare against Per Soderberg
CM · Sweden · World #24,415 classical · FIDE ID 1702904
Our database contains 234 games by Per Soderberg, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Per Soderberg's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Per Soderberg 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 | 2,022 | 2,269 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,102 | 2,111 | Jul 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,187 | 2,187 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 234 | 60 | 75 | 99 | 25.6% |
| As White | 126 | 37 | 39 | 50 | 29.4% |
| As Black | 108 | 23 | 36 | 49 | 21.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Per Soderberg's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Per Soderberg's side.
First moves as White (126 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 126 | 100.0% | 44.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 44.8% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Soderberg usually continues Nf3 (43.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Soderberg usually continues Nf3 (46.3% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Soderberg usually continues d4 (40.9% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 55 | 98.2% | 38.2% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 48.4% | 26.7% |
| d5 | 11 | 35.5% | 36.4% |
| c5 | 5 | 16.1% | 50.0% |
Per Soderberg's chess games
All 234 games by Per Soderberg 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: 60 wins, 75 draws, 99 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 25 | 8/8/9 | 32.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 17 | 4/5/8 | 23.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 14 | 0/7/7 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C10 | French Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 36 | 8/12/16 | 22.2% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A12 | English Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A13 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A32 | Catalan | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2004 | Jens Ove Fries-Nielsen | 2,436 | 33rd Rilton Cup | A12 |
| Nov 2001 | Anders Olsson | 2,434 | chT-SWE 0102 | C18 |
| Aug 2000 | Zdenko Krnic | 2,401 | Lost Boys Open | B30 |
| Aug 2001 | Lawrence A. Day | 2,367 | Lost Boys Open | C44 |
| Feb 2008 | Victor Vilchez | 2,363 | chT-SWE 0708 | B97 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lost Boys Open | 2001 | 17 | 6 | 2,211 |
| WchT Seniors 65 | 2024 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,137 |
| Gausdal Classic IM-A | 2004 | 11 | 4 | 2,173 |
| 1st Tanta Open | 1997 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,223 |
| chT-SWE 0102 | 2002 | 10 | 2.5 | 2,147 |
| chT-EU Seniors 65 | 2024 | 10 | 5 | 2,206 |
| chT-SWE 0910 | 2010 | 10 | 1 | 2,032 |
| Gausdal Open A | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,286 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Per Soderberg's chess games?
234 games by Per Soderberg, 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 Soderberg has played.
What does Per Soderberg play on the first move as White?
Across 126 games with White in our database, Per Soderberg opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Per Soderberg answers 1...c5 (98% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (48% of games), 1...d5 (35% of games), 1...c5 (16% of games).
What openings does Per Soderberg play as White?
As White, Per Soderberg's most-played openings in our database are: Ponziani Opening (25 games, 32.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (17 games, 23.5% win rate); Sicilian (14 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 126 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Per Soderberg play as Black?
As Black, Per Soderberg most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (36 games, 22.2% win rate); Benoni Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 108 games.
What is Per Soderberg's FIDE rating?
Per Soderberg is currently rated 2,022 in classical chess, 2,102 in rapid and 2,187 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,269 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Per Soderberg played?
Our database contains 234 games by Per Soderberg, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 60 wins, 75 draws, 99 losses (25.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Per Soderberg?
234 games by Per Soderberg 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.