Prepare against Sture Lindberg
Sweden · World #115,836 classical · FIDE ID 1713159
When preparing against Sture Lindberg, expect 1.e4 in 75% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 38 games by Sture Lindberg, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sture Lindberg's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sture Lindberg 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 | 1,685 | 1,872 | Nov 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,758 | 1,844 | Oct 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,737 | 1,859 | Aug 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 6 | 12 | 20 | 15.8% |
| As White | 16 | 1 | 6 | 9 | 6.3% |
| As Black | 22 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 22.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sture Lindberg's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sture Lindberg's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 12 | 75.0% | 20.8% |
| d4 | 4 | 25.0% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 75% of White games, 20.8% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Lindberg usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Lindberg usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Lindberg usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 25% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Lindberg usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Lindberg usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …b5 (25% of these games) — Lindberg usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 100.0% | 15.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Sture Lindberg's chess games
All 38 games by Sture Lindberg in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - 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: 6 wins, 12 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B46 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Polish Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C87 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2014 | Christer Larsson | 1,636 | Stockholm Open | A03 |
| May 2014 | Markku Olavi Ahonen | 1,614 | Stockholm Open | C15 |
| Sep 2003 | Carl-Johan Orndahl | 1,223 | Hallstahammar Open | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hallstahammar Open | 2004 | 16 | 6.5 | 1,683 |
| Vaxjo Veteran-SM | 2008 | 9 | 2 | 1,800 |
| Stockholm Open | 2014 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,845 |
| Stockholm Open 2 | 1994 | 2 | 0 | – |
| Stockholm Elo-Challenge | 2012 | 1 | 0 | 2,054 |
| Avesta Open | 1993 | 1 | 0 | 1,855 |
| Stockholm Elo Challenge | 2019 | 1 | 0 | 1,577 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sture Lindberg's chess games?
38 games by Sture Lindberg, from Sep 2009 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 Sture Lindberg has played.
What does Sture Lindberg play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Sture Lindberg opens with 1.e4 (75% of games), 1.d4 (25% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sture Lindberg answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Sture Lindberg play as White?
As White, Sture Lindberg's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sture Lindberg play as Black?
As Black, Sture Lindberg most often plays: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Philidor (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Sture Lindberg's FIDE rating?
Sture Lindberg is currently rated 1,685 in classical chess, 1,758 in rapid and 1,737 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,872 (Nov 2011).
How many games has Sture Lindberg played?
Our database contains 38 games by Sture Lindberg, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 6 wins, 12 draws, 20 losses (15.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sture Lindberg?
38 games by Sture Lindberg 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.