Prepare against Stig-Olof Haggren
Finland · World #37,124 classical · FIDE ID 505404
When preparing against Stig-Olof Haggren, expect 1.e4 in 64% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%).
Our database contains 94 games by Stig-Olof Haggren, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stig-Olof Haggren's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stig-Olof Haggren 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 | 1,948 | 2,089 | Jan 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 24 | 24 | 46 | 25.5% |
| As White | 47 | 13 | 15 | 19 | 27.7% |
| As Black | 47 | 11 | 9 | 27 | 23.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stig-Olof Haggren's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stig-Olof Haggren's side.
First moves as White (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 30 | 63.8% | 46.7% |
| d4 | 17 | 36.2% | 38.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 64% of White games, 46.7% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Haggren usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Haggren usually continues d4 (87.5% score)
- …e5 (10% of these games) — Haggren usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 36% of White games, 38.2% score
- …Nf6 (76% of these games) — Haggren usually continues c4 (28.6% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Haggren usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Haggren usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 15 | 62.5% | 36.7% |
| e5 | 6 | 25.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 66.7% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
Stig-Olof Haggren's chess games
All 94 games by Stig-Olof Haggren in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 24 wins, 24 draws, 46 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1999 | Kaj Kivipelto | 2,285 | chT-FIN 1A 9899 | B10 |
| Jul 2005 | Harri M Hurme | 2,220 | Naantali Summer Open | B22 |
| Jan 1997 | Panu Kilpela | 2,220 | Espoo Open 2 | B01 |
| Jan 1998 | Jukka Leino | 2,175 | Espoo We MatSK Open | B17 |
| Jan 1998 | Grels Linqvist | 2,145 | Naantali Open | D14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FIN Open | 1997 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,114 |
| ch-Helsinki 2006 A1 | 2006 | 9 | 5 | 2,048 |
| ch-Helsinki B 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 3 | 1,843 |
| Naantali Summer Open | 2005 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,103 |
| Helsinki We I HSK Open | 2004 | 6 | 4 | – |
| Naantali Open | 1998 | 6 | 2 | 2,104 |
| chT-FIN 1A 9899 | 1999 | 6 | 1 | 2,006 |
| Helsinki Open 1 | 2003 | 5 | 1.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stig-Olof Haggren's chess games?
94 games by Stig-Olof Haggren, from Oct 2005 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 Stig-Olof Haggren has played.
What does Stig-Olof Haggren play on the first move as White?
Across 47 games with White in our database, Stig-Olof Haggren opens with 1.e4 (64% of games), 1.d4 (36% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stig-Olof Haggren answers 1...c6 (63% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games), 1...f5 (8% of games).
What openings does Stig-Olof Haggren play as White?
As White, Stig-Olof Haggren's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 47 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stig-Olof Haggren play as Black?
As Black, Stig-Olof Haggren most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 47 games.
What is Stig-Olof Haggren's FIDE rating?
Stig-Olof Haggren is currently rated 1,948 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,089 (Jan 2006).
How many games has Stig-Olof Haggren played?
Our database contains 94 games by Stig-Olof Haggren, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 24 draws, 46 losses (25.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stig-Olof Haggren?
94 games by Stig-Olof Haggren 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.