Prepare against Stefan Bryntze
Sweden · World #9,475 classical · FIDE ID 1709100
When preparing against Stefan Bryntze, expect 1.f4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (65% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (63%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Horwitz Defense as Black, 38.9% over 18 games.
Our database contains 155 games by Stefan Bryntze, covering Oct 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Stefan Bryntze's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stefan Bryntze 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 | 2,178 | 2,258 | Mar 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,210 | 2,245 | Oct 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,218 | 2,240 | Apr 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 155 | 51 | 35 | 69 | 32.9% |
| As White | 72 | 27 | 22 | 23 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 83 | 24 | 13 | 46 | 28.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stefan Bryntze's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stefan Bryntze's side.
First moves as White (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f4 | 63 | 87.5% | 53.2% |
| b3 | 5 | 6.9% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| h4 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.f4 — 88% of White games, 53.2% score
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Bryntze usually continues e3 (57.1% score)
- …g6 (19% of these games) — Bryntze usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …Nf6 (16% of these games) — Bryntze usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- 1.b3 — 7% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (60% of these games) — Bryntze usually continues Bb2 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Bryntze usually continues Bb2 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 22 | 64.7% | 34.1% |
| c5 | 6 | 17.6% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 8.8% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 22 | 62.9% | 47.7% |
| f5 | 5 | 14.3% | 30.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 11.4% | 12.5% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 8.6% | 33.3% |
| b6 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
Stefan Bryntze's chess games
All 155 games by Stefan Bryntze in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - Aug 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: 51 wins, 35 draws, 69 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 63 | 25/17/21 | 39.7% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Kadas Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 18 | 7/3/8 | 38.9% |
| A84 | Dutch Defense | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| A43 | Modern Defense | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C40 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2017 | Pontus Sjodahl | 2,420 | SWE Cup | A40 |
| Oct 2016 | Dan Uddenfeldt | 2,388 | chT-SWE 1617 | A84 |
| Oct 2020 | Rikard Winsnes | 2,375 | chT-SWE 1920 Superettan | B81 |
| Jul 2012 | Johan Furhoff | 2,358 | Stockholm Open | C54 |
| Jan 2013 | Wolfgang Mack | 2,306 | 42nd Rilton Cup | A10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chB-SWE | 2009 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,267 |
| ch-SWE U20 | 2004 | 12 | 2 | 1,879 |
| Stockholm | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,114 |
| ch-SWE U20 qaul | 2005 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,790 |
| 39th Rilton Cup | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 2,251 |
| 42nd Rilton Cup | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,294 |
| Stockholm Open | 2012 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,403 |
| Stockholm Salongernas Elo Gr 2 | 2008 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,192 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stefan Bryntze's chess games?
155 games by Stefan Bryntze, from Oct 2004 to Aug 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 Stefan Bryntze has played.
What does Stefan Bryntze play on the first move as White?
Across 72 games with White in our database, Stefan Bryntze opens with 1.f4 (88% of games), 1.b3 (7% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stefan Bryntze answers 1...e5 (65% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (63% of games), 1...f5 (14% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games).
What openings does Stefan Bryntze play as White?
As White, Stefan Bryntze's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (63 games, 39.7% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 72 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stefan Bryntze play as Black?
As Black, Stefan Bryntze most often plays: Horwitz Defense (18 games, 38.9% win rate); Dutch Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Modern Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 83 games.
What is Stefan Bryntze's FIDE rating?
Stefan Bryntze is currently rated 2,178 in classical chess, 2,210 in rapid and 2,218 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,258 (Mar 2014).
How many games has Stefan Bryntze played?
Our database contains 155 games by Stefan Bryntze, covering Oct 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 51 wins, 35 draws, 69 losses (32.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stefan Bryntze?
155 games by Stefan Bryntze 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.