Prepare against Thomas Engqvist
IM · Sweden · World #4,490 classical · FIDE ID 1700332
Our database contains 855 games by Thomas Engqvist, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Engqvist's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Engqvist 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 | 2,288 | 2,368 | Mar 2011 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 855 | 325 | 286 | 244 | 38.0% |
| As White | 420 | 184 | 147 | 89 | 43.8% |
| As Black | 435 | 141 | 139 | 155 | 32.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Engqvist's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Engqvist's side.
First moves as White (420 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 219 | 52.1% | 58.7% |
| Nf3 | 90 | 21.4% | 60.6% |
| c4 | 57 | 13.6% | 64.9% |
| e4 | 50 | 11.9% | 69.0% |
| b3 | 4 | 1.0% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 52% of White games, 58.7% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Engqvist usually continues Nf3 (59.1% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Engqvist usually continues c4 (66.2% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Engqvist usually continues c4 (90.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 21% of White games, 60.6% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Engqvist usually continues c4 (64.1% score)
- …c5 (21% of these games) — Engqvist usually continues c4 (52.6% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Engqvist usually continues d4 (68.2% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (191 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 121 | 63.4% | 52.1% |
| c5 | 35 | 18.3% | 55.7% |
| e5 | 25 | 13.1% | 38.0% |
| d5 | 7 | 3.7% | 35.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (162 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 93 | 57.4% | 48.9% |
| d5 | 67 | 41.4% | 44.8% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Thomas Engqvist's chess games
All 855 games by Thomas Engqvist in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 325 wins, 286 draws, 244 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E69 | Indian Defense | 53 | 20/21/12 | 37.7% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 35 | 11/19/5 | 31.4% |
| A33 | English Opening | 32 | 15/14/3 | 46.9% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 28 | 16/5/7 | 57.1% |
| A32 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 26 | 12/10/4 | 46.2% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 23 | 9/9/5 | 39.1% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 15 | 8/4/3 | 53.3% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 15 | 6/5/4 | 40.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 15 | 8/5/2 | 53.3% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 14 | 2/5/7 | 14.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D94 | Slav Defense | 76 | 19/28/29 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 31 | 12/10/9 | 38.7% |
| B80 | Sicilian | 25 | 12/5/8 | 48.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 24 | 9/7/8 | 37.5% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 23 | 11/8/4 | 47.8% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 20 | 10/4/6 | 50.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 19 | 4/9/6 | 21.1% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 15 | 4/4/7 | 26.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 15 | 5/7/3 | 33.3% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 15 | 5/4/6 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Nick De Firmian | 2,590 | Troll Masters | A33 |
| Jul 2008 | Vitali Golod | 2,578 | 30th Politiken Cup | D41 |
| Oct 2012 | Emanuel Berg | 2,566 | chT-SWE 1213 | B12 |
| Jan 1993 | Thomas Ernst | 2,540 | Jonkoping Open | B44 |
| Mar 2008 | Tiger Hillarp Persson | 2,535 | Norrkoeping Easter Open | A21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SWE | 1997 | 96 | 54 | 2,427 |
| Gausdal Int | 1993 | 28 | 16.5 | 2,404 |
| chB-SWE | 2022 | 27 | 13 | 2,339 |
| Arnold Cup | 1995 | 26 | 10.5 | 2,316 |
| Troll Masters | 1995 | 26 | 16.5 | 2,537 |
| Budapest FS07 GM | 2016 | 21 | 8.5 | 2,333 |
| Salongernas IM | 1999 | 18 | 9 | 2,351 |
| Peer Gynt | 1993 | 17 | 11.5 | 2,603 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Engqvist's chess games?
855 games by Thomas Engqvist, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Thomas Engqvist has played.
What does Thomas Engqvist play on the first move as White?
Across 420 games with White in our database, Thomas Engqvist opens with 1.d4 (52% of games), 1.Nf3 (21% of games), 1.c4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Engqvist answers 1...c6 (63% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (41% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games).
What openings does Thomas Engqvist play as White?
As White, Thomas Engqvist's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (53 games, 37.7% win rate); Slav Defense (35 games, 31.4% win rate); English Opening (32 games, 46.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 420 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Engqvist play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Engqvist most often plays: Slav Defense (76 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (31 games, 38.7% win rate); Sicilian (25 games, 48.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 435 games.
What is Thomas Engqvist's FIDE rating?
Thomas Engqvist is currently rated 2,288 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,368 (Mar 2011).
How many games has Thomas Engqvist played?
Our database contains 855 games by Thomas Engqvist, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 325 wins, 286 draws, 244 losses (38.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Engqvist?
855 games by Thomas Engqvist 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.