Prepare against Per Steneskog
Sweden · World #17,158 classical · FIDE ID 1704826
Our database contains 117 games by Per Steneskog, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Per Steneskog's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Per Steneskog 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 | 2,083 | 2,224 | Mar 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,093 | 2,093 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 117 | 30 | 42 | 45 | 25.6% |
| As White | 58 | 15 | 24 | 19 | 25.9% |
| As Black | 59 | 15 | 18 | 26 | 25.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Per Steneskog's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Per Steneskog's side.
First moves as White (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 58 | 100.0% | 46.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 46.6% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Steneskog usually continues c4 (35.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Steneskog usually continues c4 (59.4% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Steneskog usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 20 | 87.0% | 52.5% |
| c6 | 2 | 8.7% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 18 | 90.0% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
Per Steneskog's chess games
All 117 games by Per Steneskog 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: 30 wins, 42 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A68 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 1/4/6 | 9.1% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 10 | 2/7/1 | 20.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 18 | 3/6/9 | 16.7% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D34 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D34 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2004 | Robert Bator | 2,505 | chT-SWE 0304 | D34 |
| Dec 2006 | Dietmar Kolbus | 2,397 | 36th Rilton Cup | D34 |
| Mar 2012 | Joel Akesson | 2,297 | chT-SWE 1112 | D17 |
| Nov 2007 | Malte Burwick | 2,278 | chT-SWE 0708 | A42 |
| Feb 2012 | Nicolaj Zadruzny | 2,276 | chT-SWE 1112 | A90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SWE B2 | 1996 | 13 | 5 | 2,144 |
| chT-SWE 0304 | 2004 | 11 | 2.5 | 2,200 |
| chT-SWE 0708 | 2008 | 10 | 3 | 2,151 |
| Sollentuna Open | 1995 | 9 | 5 | 2,301 |
| chT-SWE 1415 Elite | 2015 | 9 | 3 | 2,143 |
| chT2-SWE 0910 | 2010 | 8 | 6.5 | 2,240 |
| chT-SWE 1011 | 2011 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,173 |
| chT-SWE 1516 Superettan | 2016 | 8 | 3 | 2,098 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Per Steneskog's chess games?
117 games by Per Steneskog, 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 Steneskog has played.
What does Per Steneskog play on the first move as White?
Across 58 games with White in our database, Per Steneskog opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Per Steneskog answers 1...e6 (87% of games), 1...c6 (9% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (90% of games), 1...Nf6 (5% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does Per Steneskog play as White?
As White, Per Steneskog's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (11 games, 9.1% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 58 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Per Steneskog play as Black?
As Black, Per Steneskog most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (18 games, 16.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate); French Defense (5 games, 80.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 59 games.
What is Per Steneskog's FIDE rating?
Per Steneskog is currently rated 2,083 in classical chess, 2,093 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,224 (Mar 2014).
How many games has Per Steneskog played?
Our database contains 117 games by Per Steneskog, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 42 draws, 45 losses (25.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Per Steneskog?
117 games by Per Steneskog 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.