Prepare against Staffan Engstrom
Sweden · World #18,958 classical · FIDE ID 1705016
Our database contains 46 games by Staffan Engstrom, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Staffan Engstrom's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Staffan Engstrom 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 | 2,066 | 2,094 | Jul 2003 |
| Blitz | 1,996 | 2,080 | Feb 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 28.3% |
| As White | 25 | 6 | 13 | 6 | 24.0% |
| As Black | 21 | 7 | 3 | 11 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Staffan Engstrom's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Staffan Engstrom's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 18 | 72.0% | 44.4% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 20.0% | 60.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 8.0% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 72% of White games, 44.4% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Engstrom usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Engstrom usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Engstrom usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 20% of White games, 60.0% score
- …d5 (60% of these games) — Engstrom usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Engstrom usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 7 | 63.6% | 42.9% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 27.3% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 66.7% | 75.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
Staffan Engstrom's chess games
All 46 games by Staffan Engstrom 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: 13 wins, 16 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D88 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A90 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D03 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D22 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D48 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Tapani Sammalvuo | 2,465 | Hallstahammar Open | A17 |
| Jan 1997 | Eva Jiretorn | 2,180 | Hallstahammar Open | D22 |
| Feb 2008 | Peter Ekelund | 2,153 | chT2-SWE 0708 | A95 |
| Jul 2012 | Mikael Aroven | 2,138 | Stockholm Open | D00 |
| Jan 2000 | Gabor Zilahi | 2,080 | Budapest FS07 Elo A | E18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stockholm Open | 2012 | 14 | 3 | 1,963 |
| Hallstahammar Open | 2001 | 12 | 8 | 2,293 |
| Budapest FS07 Elo A | 2000 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,242 |
| chT-SWE 0809 | 2009 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,005 |
| 30th Rilton Cup | 2000 | 1 | 0 | 1,801 |
| chT-SWE 1011 | 2011 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,183 |
| 28th Rilton Cup | 1998 | 1 | 0 | 1,950 |
| chT2-SWE 0708 | 2008 | 1 | 1 | 2,553 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Staffan Engstrom's chess games?
46 games by Staffan Engstrom, 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 Staffan Engstrom has played.
What does Staffan Engstrom play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Staffan Engstrom opens with 1.d4 (72% of games), 1.Nf3 (20% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Staffan Engstrom answers 1...e6 (64% of games), 1...Nc6 (27% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...f5 (11% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games).
What openings does Staffan Engstrom play as White?
As White, Staffan Engstrom's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Staffan Engstrom play as Black?
As Black, Staffan Engstrom most often plays: Queen's Gambit Accepted (5 games, 60.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Staffan Engstrom's FIDE rating?
Staffan Engstrom is currently rated 2,066 in classical chess and 1,996 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,094 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Staffan Engstrom played?
Our database contains 46 games by Staffan Engstrom, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 16 draws, 17 losses (28.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Staffan Engstrom?
46 games by Staffan Engstrom 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.