Prepare against Stellan Brynell
GM · Sweden · World #2,878 classical · FIDE ID 1700219
Our database contains 2,436 games by Stellan Brynell, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Stellan Brynell's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stellan Brynell 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 | 2,343 | 2,534 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,334 | 2,442 | Aug 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,465 | 2,493 | Jan 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,436 | 955 | 963 | 517 | 39.2% |
| As White | 1,220 | 519 | 498 | 203 | 42.5% |
| As Black | 1,216 | 436 | 465 | 314 | 35.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stellan Brynell's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stellan Brynell's side.
First moves as White (1,220 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 690 | 56.6% | 63.6% |
| e4 | 482 | 39.5% | 62.2% |
| Nf3 | 41 | 3.4% | 61.0% |
| c4 | 7 | 0.6% | 64.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 57% of White games, 63.6% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Brynell usually continues c4 (65.4% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Brynell usually continues c4 (59.8% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Brynell usually continues Nf3 (76.9% score)
- 1.e4 — 40% of White games, 62.2% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Brynell usually continues Nf3 (61.8% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Brynell usually continues Nf3 (65.9% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Brynell usually continues d4 (61.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (485 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 415 | 85.6% | 54.2% |
| e5 | 43 | 8.9% | 39.5% |
| c5 | 24 | 4.9% | 54.2% |
| d5 | 2 | 0.4% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (472 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 244 | 51.7% | 56.6% |
| Nf6 | 137 | 29.0% | 60.9% |
| d5 | 89 | 18.9% | 55.1% |
| f5 | 2 | 0.4% | 25.0% |
Stellan Brynell's chess games
All 2,436 games by Stellan Brynell in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 955 wins, 963 draws, 517 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D72 | Indian Defense | 122 | 50/54/18 | 41.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 115 | 52/42/21 | 45.2% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 70 | 27/30/13 | 38.6% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 65 | 28/25/12 | 43.1% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 60 | 26/26/8 | 43.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 51 | 24/23/4 | 47.1% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 50 | 23/21/6 | 46.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 48 | 22/16/10 | 45.8% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 48 | 21/17/10 | 43.8% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 46 | 14/26/6 | 30.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 129 | 52/41/36 | 40.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 123 | 41/49/33 | 33.3% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 101 | 36/36/29 | 35.6% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 51 | 13/20/18 | 25.5% |
| A39 | English Opening | 51 | 13/21/17 | 25.5% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 50 | 20/22/8 | 40.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 49 | 21/15/13 | 42.9% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 49 | 22/18/9 | 44.9% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 46 | 20/13/13 | 43.5% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 46 | 20/15/11 | 43.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2006 | Kaido Kulaots | 2,656 | chT-SWE 0506 | C11 |
| Oct 2005 | Zoltan Almasi | 2,640 | Bundesliga 2005-06 | A70 |
| Jan 2001 | Eduardas Rozentalis | 2,630 | Troll Masters | C06 |
| Feb 2010 | Andrey Sumets | 2,621 | 26th Cappelle Open | E32 |
| Jun 2009 | Tiger Hillarp Persson | 2,618 | ch-SWE | C11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SWE | 2013 | 254 | 142 | 2,471 |
| Copenhagen Challenge | 2019 | 72 | 50 | 2,468 |
| Deltalift Open | 2019 | 56 | 43.5 | 2,478 |
| Malmo Open | 2023 | 54 | 37 | 2,352 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2020 | 49 | 18.5 | 2,228 |
| Excelsior Cup | 2003 | 43 | 22.5 | 2,483 |
| Norrkoeping Easter Open | 2014 | 32 | 23.5 | 2,424 |
| Malmo Torso | 2021 | 32 | 11 | 2,402 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Jonny Hector (38 games) · Emanuel Berg (27 games) · Tiger Hillarp Persson (26 games) · Thomas Ernst (22 games) · Bengt Lindberg (21 games) · Ralf Akesson (19 games) · Jonas Barkhagen (18 games) · Axel Smith (17 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stellan Brynell's chess games?
2,436 games by Stellan Brynell, from Apr 2003 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 Stellan Brynell has played.
What does Stellan Brynell play on the first move as White?
Across 1,220 games with White in our database, Stellan Brynell opens with 1.d4 (57% of games), 1.e4 (40% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stellan Brynell answers 1...e6 (86% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (52% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games).
What openings does Stellan Brynell play as White?
As White, Stellan Brynell's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (122 games, 41.0% win rate); Slav Defense (115 games, 45.2% win rate); Sicilian (70 games, 38.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,220 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stellan Brynell play as Black?
As Black, Stellan Brynell most often plays: French: Classical Variation (129 games, 40.3% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (123 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (101 games, 35.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,216 games.
What is Stellan Brynell's FIDE rating?
Stellan Brynell is currently rated 2,343 in classical chess, 2,334 in rapid and 2,465 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,534 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Stellan Brynell played?
Our database contains 2,436 games by Stellan Brynell, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 955 wins, 963 draws, 517 losses (39.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stellan Brynell?
2,436 games by Stellan Brynell 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.