Prepare against Per Vernersson
Sweden · World #4,648 classical · FIDE ID 1700863
Our database contains 423 games by Per Vernersson, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Per Vernersson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Per Vernersson 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 | 2,283 | 2,406 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,341 | 2,351 | Feb 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,304 | 2,304 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 423 | 135 | 171 | 117 | 31.9% |
| As White | 221 | 79 | 95 | 47 | 35.7% |
| As Black | 202 | 56 | 76 | 70 | 27.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Per Vernersson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Per Vernersson's side.
First moves as White (221 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 169 | 76.5% | 59.5% |
| Nf3 | 44 | 19.9% | 51.1% |
| c4 | 8 | 3.6% | 43.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 76% of White games, 59.5% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Vernersson usually continues c4 (55.4% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Vernersson usually continues c4 (60.3% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Vernersson usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 20% of White games, 51.1% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Vernersson usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Vernersson usually continues c4 (45.0% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Vernersson usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 77 | 93.9% | 57.1% |
| c5 | 4 | 4.9% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 79 | 94.0% | 39.2% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 4.8% | 37.5% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
Per Vernersson's chess games
All 423 games by Per Vernersson in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 135 wins, 171 draws, 117 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E01 | Catalan | 30 | 8/12/10 | 26.7% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 24 | 4/16/4 | 16.7% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 21 | 10/7/4 | 47.6% |
| D82 | Grünfeld Defense | 16 | 9/5/2 | 56.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 15 | 8/5/2 | 53.3% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 5/6/2 | 38.5% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 25 | 1/10/14 | 4.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 22 | 11/6/5 | 50.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 20 | 7/6/7 | 35.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 19 | 5/8/6 | 26.3% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 15 | 1/6/8 | 6.7% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 14 | 8/2/4 | 57.1% |
| D27 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 2/6/3 | 18.2% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| D02 | London System | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2004 | Evgenij Agrest | 2,711 | chT-SWE 0405 | E67 |
| Jan 2005 | Stellan Brynell | 2,581 | chT-SWE 0405 | E05 |
| Jan 2005 | Pontus Carlsson | 2,581 | chT-SWE 0506 | B19 |
| Sep 2015 | Jonny Hector | 2,493 | Vasteras Open | D17 |
| Jan 1994 | Mats Sjoberg | 2,475 | chT-SWE 9394 | E57 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SWE | 2002 | 25 | 10.5 | 2,392 |
| TCh-SWE Elitserien | 2026 | 15 | 8 | 2,386 |
| ch-SWE Elit | 2003 | 13 | 9.5 | 2,489 |
| ch-SWE masters | 2001 | 13 | 10 | 2,460 |
| ch-SWE qualB | 1998 | 12 | 8.5 | 2,370 |
| chT-SWE 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,360 |
| chT-SWE 0405 | 2005 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,598 |
| chT-SWE 0102 | 2002 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,375 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Per Vernersson's chess games?
423 games by Per Vernersson, from Apr 2003 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 Vernersson has played.
What does Per Vernersson play on the first move as White?
Across 221 games with White in our database, Per Vernersson opens with 1.d4 (76% of games), 1.Nf3 (20% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Per Vernersson answers 1...c6 (94% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (94% of games), 1...Nf6 (5% of games), 1...f5 (1% of games).
What openings does Per Vernersson play as White?
As White, Per Vernersson's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (30 games, 26.7% win rate); Slav Defense (24 games, 16.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (21 games, 47.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 221 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Per Vernersson play as Black?
As Black, Per Vernersson most often plays: Indian Defense (25 games, 4.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (22 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (20 games, 35.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 202 games.
What is Per Vernersson's FIDE rating?
Per Vernersson is currently rated 2,283 in classical chess, 2,341 in rapid and 2,304 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,406 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Per Vernersson played?
Our database contains 423 games by Per Vernersson, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 135 wins, 171 draws, 117 losses (31.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Per Vernersson?
423 games by Per Vernersson 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.