Prepare against Peter Halvarsson
Sweden · World #35,732 classical · FIDE ID 1701843
Our database contains 55 games by Peter Halvarsson, covering Sep 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Peter Halvarsson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Peter Halvarsson 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 | 1,955 | 1,996 | Jul 2014 |
| Rapid | 1,976 | 2,018 | Mar 2022 |
| Blitz | 1,945 | 2,002 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 10 | 6 | 39 | 18.2% |
| As White | 29 | 6 | 5 | 18 | 20.7% |
| As Black | 26 | 4 | 1 | 21 | 15.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Peter Halvarsson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Peter Halvarsson's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 29 | 100.0% | 29.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 29.3% score
- …c5 (55% of these games) — Halvarsson usually continues a3 (18.8% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Halvarsson usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (10% of these games) — Halvarsson usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 53.8% | 14.3% |
| g6 | 3 | 23.1% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 15.4% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 10 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Peter Halvarsson's chess games
All 55 games by Peter Halvarsson in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - 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: 10 wins, 6 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 8 | 0/3/5 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | Modern Defense | 13 | 2/1/10 | 15.4% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2004 | Evgeny Kopasov | 2,221 | — | B23 |
| Mar 2004 | Albino Bianchi | 2,187 | — | A43 |
| Jun 2017 | Bengt 1957 Svensson | 1,784 | Vaxjo Nordic zt | B70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vaxjo Open | 2024 | 10 | 1.5 | 2,034 |
| 27th Politiken Cup | 2005 | 10 | 5 | 2,128 |
| Vaxjo Nordic zt | 2017 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,846 |
| chT-SWE 0607 | 2007 | 7 | 0.5 | 1,902 |
| Elite Hotels Vaxjo Open | 2026 | 4 | 0 | 1,722 |
| Malmo Open | 2019 | 3 | 0 | 2,053 |
| Norrkoeping Easter Open | 2010 | 2 | 0 | 1,937 |
| Taby Scandinavian Open | 2007 | 2 | 0 | 1,844 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peter Halvarsson's chess games?
55 games by Peter Halvarsson, from Sep 2011 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 Peter Halvarsson has played.
What does Peter Halvarsson play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Peter Halvarsson opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peter Halvarsson answers 1...c5 (54% of games), 1...g6 (23% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (100% of games).
What openings does Peter Halvarsson play as White?
As White, Peter Halvarsson's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Vienna Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Peter Halvarsson play as Black?
As Black, Peter Halvarsson most often plays: Modern Defense (13 games, 15.4% win rate); Philidor (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Peter Halvarsson's FIDE rating?
Peter Halvarsson is currently rated 1,955 in classical chess, 1,976 in rapid and 1,945 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,996 (Jul 2014).
How many games has Peter Halvarsson played?
Our database contains 55 games by Peter Halvarsson, covering Sep 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 6 draws, 39 losses (18.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peter Halvarsson?
55 games by Peter Halvarsson 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.