Prepare against Sigurd Madison
Sweden · World #115,111 classical · FIDE ID 1711806
When preparing against Sigurd Madison, expect 1.e4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (96%).
Our database contains 114 games by Sigurd Madison, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sigurd Madison's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sigurd Madison 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 | 1,687 | 1,853 | Aug 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,899 | 1,899 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 114 | 44 | 7 | 63 | 38.6% |
| As White | 56 | 21 | 7 | 28 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 58 | 23 | 0 | 35 | 39.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sigurd Madison's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sigurd Madison's side.
First moves as White (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 49 | 87.5% | 43.9% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 43.9% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Madison usually continues Nf3 (23.5% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Madison usually continues Nf3 (40.9% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Madison usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 7% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Madison usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Madison usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (25% of these games) — Madison usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 23 | 82.1% | 43.5% |
| d6 | 2 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.6% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 22 | 95.7% | 40.9% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
Sigurd Madison's chess games
All 114 games by Sigurd Madison in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2007 - 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: 44 wins, 7 draws, 63 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B45 | Sicilian | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B74 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A90 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2018 | Martin Leutwyler | 2,185 | Helsingor Xtracon Open | D25 |
| Feb 2016 | Nejib Bouaziz | 2,093 | Lund Open | A49 |
| Jan 1997 | Nils-Johan Ohlzon | 2,090 | ch-SWE Open | C33 |
| Aug 2011 | Morten Frank Jensen | 2,064 | 33rd Politiken Cup | B06 |
| Apr 2017 | Arne Meurman | 2,027 | Lund Open | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2019 | 39 | 15 | 1,687 |
| ch-SWE Open | 1997 | 18 | 7 | 2,113 |
| 33rd Politiken Cup | 2011 | 10 | 5 | 1,975 |
| 34th Politiken Cup | 2012 | 10 | 4 | 1,840 |
| 35th Politiken Cup | 2013 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,834 |
| 36th Politiken Cup | 2014 | 10 | 5 | 1,932 |
| 37th Politiken Cup | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 1,763 |
| Lund Open | 2017 | 7 | 4 | 1,988 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sigurd Madison's chess games?
114 games by Sigurd Madison, from Apr 2007 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 Sigurd Madison has played.
What does Sigurd Madison play on the first move as White?
Across 56 games with White in our database, Sigurd Madison opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sigurd Madison answers 1...e5 (82% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (96% of games), 1...Nf6 (4% of games).
What openings does Sigurd Madison play as White?
As White, Sigurd Madison's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Modern Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 56 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sigurd Madison play as Black?
As Black, Sigurd Madison most often plays: Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 58 games.
What is Sigurd Madison's FIDE rating?
Sigurd Madison is currently rated 1,687 in classical chess, 1,899 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,853 (Aug 2015).
How many games has Sigurd Madison played?
Our database contains 114 games by Sigurd Madison, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 44 wins, 7 draws, 63 losses (38.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sigurd Madison?
114 games by Sigurd Madison 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.