Prepare against Rune Ljungberg
Sweden · World #24,416 classical · FIDE ID 1703323
Our database contains 31 games by Rune Ljungberg, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rune Ljungberg's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rune Ljungberg 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 | 2,022 | 2,131 | Sep 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,063 | 2,086 | Oct 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 8 | 14 | 9 | 25.8% |
| As White | 15 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 26.7% |
| As Black | 16 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rune Ljungberg's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rune Ljungberg's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 11 | 73.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 26.7% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 73% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Ljungberg usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Ljungberg usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Ljungberg usually continues d5 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 27% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Ljungberg usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …d6 (25% of these games) — Ljungberg usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 4 | 50.0% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 25.0% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 57.1% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 28.6% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
Rune Ljungberg's chess games
All 31 games by Rune Ljungberg 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: 8 wins, 14 draws, 9 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A26 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D33 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E21 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A39 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1991 | Bengt Sjodin | 2,220 | Taby Open | A44 |
| Jan 1996 | Rasmus Holving | 2,165 | Salongernas Elo | C00 |
| Jan 1996 | Anders Livner | 2,080 | Salongernas Elo | A58 |
| Jan 1996 | Mats Bergqvist | 2,050 | Stockholm Kristallen | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salongernas Elo | 1996 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,194 |
| Stockholm Kristallen | 1996 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,208 |
| chT-SWE 9596 | 1996 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,143 |
| Sollentuna Open | 1993 | 5 | 3 | – |
| Taby Open | 1991 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,340 |
| 17th Rilton Cup | 1987 | 1 | 0 | 1,945 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rune Ljungberg's chess games?
31 games by Rune Ljungberg, 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 Rune Ljungberg has played.
What does Rune Ljungberg play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Rune Ljungberg opens with 1.d4 (73% of games), 1.Nf3 (27% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rune Ljungberg answers 1...e6 (50% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...e6 (29% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games).
What openings does Rune Ljungberg play as White?
As White, Rune Ljungberg's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rune Ljungberg play as Black?
As Black, Rune Ljungberg most often plays: Benoni Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Rune Ljungberg's FIDE rating?
Rune Ljungberg is currently rated 2,022 in classical chess, 2,063 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,131 (Sep 2010).
How many games has Rune Ljungberg played?
Our database contains 31 games by Rune Ljungberg, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 14 draws, 9 losses (25.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rune Ljungberg?
31 games by Rune Ljungberg 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.