Prepare against Rolf Bergstrom
FM · Sweden · World #11,366 classical · FIDE ID 1702386
When preparing against Rolf Bergstrom, expect 1.e4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (64%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Nimzovich-Larsen attack as White, 13.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 421 games by Rolf Bergstrom, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rolf Bergstrom's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rolf Bergstrom 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 | 2,149 | 2,336 | Jan 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,247 | 2,293 | Mar 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 421 | 142 | 148 | 131 | 33.7% |
| As White | 212 | 72 | 75 | 65 | 34.0% |
| As Black | 209 | 70 | 73 | 66 | 33.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rolf Bergstrom's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rolf Bergstrom's side.
First moves as White (212 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 196 | 92.5% | 53.1% |
| b3 | 15 | 7.1% | 33.3% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 53.1% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Bergstrom usually continues c3 (44.7% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Bergstrom usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Bergstrom usually continues d4 (51.7% score)
- 1.b3 — 7% of White games, 33.3% score
- …e5 (60% of these games) — Bergstrom usually continues Bb2 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Bergstrom usually continues Bb2 (25.0% score)
- …a5 (7% of these games) — Bergstrom usually continues a3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (88 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 49 | 55.7% | 61.2% |
| c5 | 29 | 33.0% | 44.8% |
| b6 | 9 | 10.2% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 46 | 63.9% | 48.9% |
| d6 | 12 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 12 | 16.7% | 45.8% |
| c5 | 2 | 2.8% | 25.0% |
Rolf Bergstrom's chess games
All 421 games by Rolf Bergstrom 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: 142 wins, 148 draws, 131 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 47 | 12/18/17 | 25.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 29 | 10/10/9 | 34.5% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 22 | 5/9/8 | 22.7% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 15 | 4/7/4 | 26.7% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 15 | 2/6/7 | 13.3% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 13 | 2/5/6 | 15.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 9 | 6/3/0 | 66.7% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 27 | 14/6/7 | 51.9% |
| C41 | Philidor | 26 | 11/8/7 | 42.3% |
| B46 | Sicilian | 21 | 4/7/10 | 19.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 19 | 10/7/2 | 52.6% |
| B00 | English Defense | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| A10 | English Opening | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1991 | Alexander Shabalov | 2,535 | Peer Gynt | B07 |
| Jan 1998 | Erling Mortensen | 2,510 | Roskilde Open | C02 |
| Jan 1997 | Igors Rausis | 2,490 | Arnold Cup | A34 |
| Oct 2000 | Ralf Akesson | 2,486 | 9th Monarch Assurance | B31 |
| Jan 1993 | Thomas Ernst | 2,480 | Gausdal Int | B46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stockholm Open | 2015 | 17 | 12 | 2,306 |
| Gausdal Int | 1994 | 17 | 7 | 2,384 |
| Troll Masters | 1996 | 16 | 6.5 | 2,316 |
| Peer Gynt | 1994 | 13 | 3.5 | 2,272 |
| ch-SWE Elite | 1993 | 12 | 6 | 2,293 |
| 33rd World Senior 65+ | 2025 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,207 |
| 08 Stockholm Open | 2014 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,342 |
| 26th Wch Seniors 50 | 2016 | 11 | 7 | 2,213 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rolf Bergstrom's chess games?
421 games by Rolf Bergstrom, 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 Rolf Bergstrom has played.
What does Rolf Bergstrom play on the first move as White?
Across 212 games with White in our database, Rolf Bergstrom opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.b3 (7% of games), 1.d4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rolf Bergstrom answers 1...d6 (56% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...b6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games), 1...b6 (17% of games).
What openings does Rolf Bergstrom play as White?
As White, Rolf Bergstrom's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (47 games, 25.5% win rate); French: Advance Variation (29 games, 34.5% win rate); Sicilian (22 games, 22.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 212 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rolf Bergstrom play as Black?
As Black, Rolf Bergstrom most often plays: Indian Defense (27 games, 51.9% win rate); Philidor (26 games, 42.3% win rate); Sicilian (21 games, 19.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 209 games.
What is Rolf Bergstrom's FIDE rating?
Rolf Bergstrom is currently rated 2,149 in classical chess, 2,247 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,336 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Rolf Bergstrom played?
Our database contains 421 games by Rolf Bergstrom, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 142 wins, 148 draws, 131 losses (33.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rolf Bergstrom?
421 games by Rolf Bergstrom 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.