Prepare against Staffan Thomasson
Sweden · World #59,084 classical · FIDE ID 1706284
Our database contains 172 games by Staffan Thomasson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Staffan Thomasson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Staffan Thomasson 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 | 1,859 | 2,062 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,865 | 1,945 | Feb 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 172 | 31 | 32 | 109 | 18.0% |
| As White | 83 | 16 | 12 | 55 | 19.3% |
| As Black | 89 | 15 | 20 | 54 | 16.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Staffan Thomasson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Staffan Thomasson's side.
First moves as White (83 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 39 | 47.0% | 21.8% |
| g3 | 21 | 25.3% | 35.7% |
| d4 | 15 | 18.1% | 30.0% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 6.0% | 30.0% |
| a3 | 2 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 47% of White games, 21.8% score
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Thomasson usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Thomasson usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Thomasson usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- 1.g3 — 25% of White games, 35.7% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Thomasson usually continues Bg2 (35.7% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Thomasson usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (24% of these games) — Thomasson usually continues Bg2 (20.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 19 | 45.2% | 31.6% |
| g6 | 14 | 33.3% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 9 | 21.4% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 22 | 66.7% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 15.2% | 20.0% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 15.2% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
Staffan Thomasson's chess games
All 172 games by Staffan Thomasson 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: 31 wins, 32 draws, 109 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 18 | 4/5/9 | 22.2% |
| A15 | English Opening | 18 | 4/3/11 | 22.2% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 1/0/8 | 11.1% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A15 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 32 | 5/5/22 | 15.6% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 10 | 1/5/4 | 10.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2010 | Josef Erneker | 2,298 | Prague Holiday M21 | A00 |
| Feb 2016 | Carl Fredrik Johansson | 2,170 | Vaxjo Open | A68 |
| Aug 2010 | Jindrich Novak | 2,170 | Prague Holiday M31 | A00 |
| Aug 2010 | Peter Welz | 2,162 | Prague Holiday M31 | A00 |
| Aug 2010 | Bruno Zuelle | 2,110 | Prague Holiday M31 | A41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prague Holiday M21 | 2017 | 38 | 9 | 1,923 |
| Prague Holiday K21 | 2014 | 18 | 5.5 | 1,803 |
| Prague Holiday M11 | 2015 | 18 | 4 | 1,877 |
| Prague Holiday M31 | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 2,136 |
| Prague Holiday K31 | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,891 |
| Prague Summer Holiday M1 | 2022 | 9 | 1 | 1,725 |
| 4th Borup Open | 2009 | 9 | 4 | 1,984 |
| Dieren Open | 2006 | 8 | 0.5 | 1,865 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Staffan Thomasson's chess games?
172 games by Staffan Thomasson, 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 Thomasson has played.
What does Staffan Thomasson play on the first move as White?
Across 83 games with White in our database, Staffan Thomasson opens with 1.c4 (47% of games), 1.g3 (25% of games), 1.d4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Staffan Thomasson answers 1...d5 (45% of games), 1...g6 (33% of games), 1...c5 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games), 1...Nf6 (15% of games).
What openings does Staffan Thomasson play as White?
As White, Staffan Thomasson's most-played openings in our database are: Hungarian Opening (18 games, 22.2% win rate); English Opening (18 games, 22.2% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (9 games, 11.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 83 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Staffan Thomasson play as Black?
As Black, Staffan Thomasson most often plays: Modern Defense (32 games, 15.6% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 89 games.
What is Staffan Thomasson's FIDE rating?
Staffan Thomasson is currently rated 1,859 in classical chess, 1,865 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,062 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Staffan Thomasson played?
Our database contains 172 games by Staffan Thomasson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 32 draws, 109 losses (18.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Staffan Thomasson?
172 games by Staffan Thomasson 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.