Prepare against Tage Bengtsson
Sweden · World #23,233 classical · FIDE ID 1713850
Our database contains 70 games by Tage Bengtsson, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tage Bengtsson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tage Bengtsson 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 | 2,031 | 2,123 | Jan 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,995 | 2,055 | Sep 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,963 | 1,982 | Dec 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 70 | 24 | 16 | 30 | 34.3% |
| As White | 31 | 12 | 8 | 11 | 38.7% |
| As Black | 39 | 12 | 8 | 19 | 30.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tage Bengtsson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tage Bengtsson's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 25 | 80.6% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 4 | 12.9% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 6.5% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 81% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Bengtsson usually continues c4 (57.7% score)
- …d5 (16% of these games) — Bengtsson usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …f5 (12% of these games) — Bengtsson usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 13% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Bengtsson usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Bengtsson usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 8 | 57.1% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 6 | 42.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 69.2% | 27.8% |
| f5 | 4 | 30.8% | 37.5% |
Tage Bengtsson's chess games
All 70 games by Tage Bengtsson 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: 24 wins, 16 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E74 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C09 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2019 | Lars Hansen | 2,207 | Gothenburg Kvibergspelen 09 | D34 |
| Sep 2012 | Thomas Verfuerth | 2,173 | 23rd Goch Open | A39 |
| Aug 2018 | Aditya Subramanian | 2,151 | Gothenburg Open | E20 |
| Feb 2018 | Paul Andersson | 2,146 | Vaxjo Open | A42 |
| Mar 2011 | Magnus 1955 Eriksson | 2,144 | chT2-SWE 1011 | A84 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norrkoeping Easter Open | 2019 | 12 | 2.5 | 2,083 |
| chT2-SWE 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 2,188 |
| Koge Xtracon Open | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 2,082 |
| 37th Politiken Cup | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 2,024 |
| chT2-SWE 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 3 | 2,053 |
| 23rd Goch Open | 2012 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,197 |
| Gothenburg Open | 2018 | 6 | 3 | 2,090 |
| Vaxjo Open | 2018 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,053 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tage Bengtsson's chess games?
70 games by Tage Bengtsson, 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 Tage Bengtsson has played.
What does Tage Bengtsson play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Tage Bengtsson opens with 1.d4 (81% of games), 1.e4 (13% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tage Bengtsson answers 1...c6 (57% of games), 1...c5 (43% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (69% of games), 1...f5 (31% of games).
What openings does Tage Bengtsson play as White?
As White, Tage Bengtsson's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tage Bengtsson play as Black?
As Black, Tage Bengtsson most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Dutch Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Tage Bengtsson's FIDE rating?
Tage Bengtsson is currently rated 2,031 in classical chess, 1,995 in rapid and 1,963 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,123 (Jan 2015).
How many games has Tage Bengtsson played?
Our database contains 70 games by Tage Bengtsson, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 16 draws, 30 losses (34.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tage Bengtsson?
70 games by Tage Bengtsson 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.