Prepare against Philip Lindgren
IM · Sweden · World #2,318 classical · FIDE ID 1713230
Our database contains 710 games by Philip Lindgren, covering Jan 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Philip Lindgren's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Philip Lindgren 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 | 2,367 | 2,427 | Apr 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,252 | 2,288 | May 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,290 | 2,290 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 710 | 291 | 206 | 213 | 41.0% |
| As White | 346 | 147 | 99 | 100 | 42.5% |
| As Black | 364 | 144 | 107 | 113 | 39.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Philip Lindgren's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Philip Lindgren's side.
First moves as White (346 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 275 | 79.5% | 56.4% |
| c4 | 35 | 10.1% | 51.4% |
| Nf3 | 31 | 9.0% | 66.1% |
| e4 | 3 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.6% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 79% of White games, 56.4% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Lindgren usually continues c4 (54.1% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Lindgren usually continues c4 (66.9% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Lindgren usually continues c4 (52.8% score)
- 1.c4 — 10% of White games, 51.4% score
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Lindgren usually continues g3 (57.1% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Lindgren usually continues g3 (44.4% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Lindgren usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (139 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 66 | 47.5% | 59.1% |
| c6 | 45 | 32.4% | 57.8% |
| e5 | 24 | 17.3% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 4 | 2.9% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (130 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 65 | 50.0% | 45.4% |
| Nf6 | 64 | 49.2% | 60.2% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Philip Lindgren's chess games
All 710 games by Philip Lindgren in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2009 - 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: 291 wins, 206 draws, 213 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E01 | Catalan | 60 | 26/18/16 | 43.3% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 31 | 12/12/7 | 38.7% |
| D19 | Slav Defense | 28 | 17/7/4 | 60.7% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 22 | 11/6/5 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 18 | 4/7/7 | 22.2% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 16 | 5/6/5 | 31.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 16 | 5/5/6 | 31.3% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 15 | 7/5/3 | 46.7% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 14 | 6/2/6 | 42.9% |
| A13 | English Opening | 11 | 9/0/2 | 81.8% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 58 | 11/22/25 | 19.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 26 | 14/6/6 | 53.8% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 22 | 12/4/6 | 54.5% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 21 | 10/4/7 | 47.6% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 18 | 8/7/3 | 44.4% |
| E01 | Catalan | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 13 | 5/6/2 | 38.5% |
| D00 | London System | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2016 | Hans Tikkanen | 2,535 | Vaxjo Visma GM | D19 |
| Dec 2013 | Pia Cramling | 2,525 | 43rd Rilton Cup | E11 |
| Dec 2021 | Tiger Hillarp Persson | 2,520 | Malmo Open | E94 |
| May 2015 | Erik Blomqvist | 2,513 | Deltalift Open | D19 |
| Oct 2025 | Faustino Oro | 2,509 | 40th ECC Open | D03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deltalift Open | 2024 | 31 | 22.5 | 2,360 |
| ch-SWE U20 | 2012 | 27 | 15 | 2,146 |
| Malmo Open | 2021 | 27 | 17 | 2,294 |
| Hasselbacken Open | 2021 | 22 | 15.5 | 2,354 |
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2018 | 20 | 12 | 2,222 |
| Vaxjo Visma IM-A | 2015 | 18 | 13.5 | 2,519 |
| chB-SWE | 2015 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,381 |
| TCh-SWE Elitserien | 2026 | 15 | 7.5 | 2,329 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Philip Lindgren's chess games?
710 games by Philip Lindgren, from Jan 2009 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 Philip Lindgren has played.
What does Philip Lindgren play on the first move as White?
Across 346 games with White in our database, Philip Lindgren opens with 1.d4 (79% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Philip Lindgren answers 1...c5 (47% of games), 1...c6 (32% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (49% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games).
What openings does Philip Lindgren play as White?
As White, Philip Lindgren's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (60 games, 43.3% win rate); Indian Defense (31 games, 38.7% win rate); Slav Defense (28 games, 60.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 346 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Philip Lindgren play as Black?
As Black, Philip Lindgren most often plays: Slav Defense (58 games, 19.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (26 games, 53.8% win rate); Réti Opening (22 games, 54.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 364 games.
What is Philip Lindgren's FIDE rating?
Philip Lindgren is currently rated 2,367 in classical chess, 2,252 in rapid and 2,290 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,427 (Apr 2017).
How many games has Philip Lindgren played?
Our database contains 710 games by Philip Lindgren, covering Jan 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 291 wins, 206 draws, 213 losses (41.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Philip Lindgren?
710 games by Philip Lindgren 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.