Prepare against Sten Bernhardsson
Sweden · World #55,984 classical · FIDE ID 1706780
Our database contains 162 games by Sten Bernhardsson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sten Bernhardsson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sten Bernhardsson 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 | 1,870 | 2,139 | Jul 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,854 | 2,040 | Aug 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,877 | 1,890 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 162 | 44 | 61 | 57 | 27.2% |
| As White | 80 | 22 | 31 | 27 | 27.5% |
| As Black | 82 | 22 | 30 | 30 | 26.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sten Bernhardsson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sten Bernhardsson's side.
First moves as White (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 80 | 100.0% | 46.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 46.9% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Bernhardsson usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Bernhardsson usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Bernhardsson usually continues e4 (40.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 38 | 95.0% | 51.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 5.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 30 | 93.8% | 38.3% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 6.3% | 25.0% |
Sten Bernhardsson's chess games
All 162 games by Sten Bernhardsson 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: 44 wins, 61 draws, 57 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 15 | 6/4/5 | 40.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 12 | 2/6/4 | 16.7% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 9 | 3/6/0 | 33.3% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D59 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B46 | Sicilian | 27 | 10/8/9 | 37.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 22 | 3/13/6 | 13.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| D61 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| E05 | Catalan | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2001 | Andreas Hauschild | 2,290 | Ronne Jubilaum | D31 |
| Jul 2008 | Michael J R White | 2,289 | 5th South Wales Open | B48 |
| Jul 2008 | Charles H Storey | 2,268 | 5th South Wales Open | B23 |
| Jul 2005 | Robert Richmond | 2,258 | 2nd South Wales Open | A87 |
| May 2015 | Fredrik Lindh | 2,235 | Deltalift Open | B44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-EUR Seniors 65 | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 1,999 |
| Vaxjo Open | 2019 | 9 | 1 | 1,943 |
| 30th Kiel Open | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 1,871 |
| 19th North Sea Cup | 2004 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,364 |
| chT2-SWE 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,072 |
| 2nd South Wales Open | 2005 | 9 | 5 | 2,234 |
| Ronne Jubilaum | 2001 | 9 | 5 | 2,143 |
| 37th Politiken Cup | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 1,846 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sten Bernhardsson's chess games?
162 games by Sten Bernhardsson, 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 Sten Bernhardsson has played.
What does Sten Bernhardsson play on the first move as White?
Across 80 games with White in our database, Sten Bernhardsson opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sten Bernhardsson answers 1...c5 (95% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (94% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games).
What openings does Sten Bernhardsson play as White?
As White, Sten Bernhardsson's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (15 games, 40.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 80 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sten Bernhardsson play as Black?
As Black, Sten Bernhardsson most often plays: Sicilian (27 games, 37.0% win rate); Indian Defense (22 games, 13.6% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 82 games.
What is Sten Bernhardsson's FIDE rating?
Sten Bernhardsson is currently rated 1,870 in classical chess, 1,854 in rapid and 1,877 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,139 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Sten Bernhardsson played?
Our database contains 162 games by Sten Bernhardsson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 44 wins, 61 draws, 57 losses (27.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sten Bernhardsson?
162 games by Sten Bernhardsson 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.