Prepare against Theodor Lindbergh
CM · Sweden · World #6,490 classical · FIDE ID 1716956
Our database contains 39 games by Theodor Lindbergh, covering Jul 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Theodor Lindbergh's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Theodor Lindbergh 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 | 2,235 | 2,264 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,154 | 2,217 | Feb 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,189 | 2,220 | May 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 13 | 7 | 19 | 33.3% |
| As White | 22 | 7 | 3 | 12 | 31.8% |
| As Black | 17 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 35.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Theodor Lindbergh's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Theodor Lindbergh's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 19 | 86.4% | 42.1% |
| e4 | 3 | 13.6% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 86% of White games, 42.1% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Lindbergh usually continues c4 (42.9% score)
- …d5 (47% of these games) — Lindbergh usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Lindbergh usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 14% of White games, 16.7% score
- …c6 (33% of these games) — Lindbergh usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Lindbergh usually continues e5 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Lindbergh usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 5 | 41.7% | 60.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 16.7% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 80.0% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Theodor Lindbergh's chess games
All 39 games by Theodor Lindbergh in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2010 - 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: 13 wins, 7 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A62 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C79 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E65 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | Linus Johansson | 2,412 | 52nd Rilton Cup 2024-25 | E46 |
| Dec 2024 | Feliks Tulchynskyi | 2,325 | 52nd Rilton Cup 2024-25 | D31 |
| Dec 2014 | Markus Orndahl | 2,188 | 44th Rilton Cup | D00 |
| Jan 2015 | Kumar Rahul | 2,169 | 44th Rilton Cup | A47 |
| Jan 2015 | Patrik Liedbeck | 2,016 | 44th Rilton Cup | B03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52nd Rilton Cup 2024-25 | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,280 |
| 44th Rilton Cup | 2015 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,126 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2025 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,952 |
| ch-Nordic School U12 | 2002 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,395 |
| Espoo We MatSK | 2014 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,093 |
| Stockholm Grand Prix 2025 | 2025 | 3 | 1 | 1,860 |
| Hallstahammar Open | 2003 | 2 | 0 | 1,006 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Theodor Lindbergh's chess games?
39 games by Theodor Lindbergh, from Jul 2010 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 Theodor Lindbergh has played.
What does Theodor Lindbergh play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Theodor Lindbergh opens with 1.d4 (86% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Theodor Lindbergh answers 1...e5 (42% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Theodor Lindbergh play as White?
As White, Theodor Lindbergh's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Theodor Lindbergh play as Black?
As Black, Theodor Lindbergh most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Alekhine Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Theodor Lindbergh's FIDE rating?
Theodor Lindbergh is currently rated 2,235 in classical chess, 2,154 in rapid and 2,189 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,264 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Theodor Lindbergh played?
Our database contains 39 games by Theodor Lindbergh, covering Jul 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 7 draws, 19 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Theodor Lindbergh?
39 games by Theodor Lindbergh 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.