Prepare against Tiger Hillarp Persson
GM · Sweden · World #1,275 classical · FIDE ID 1700812
Our database contains 2,827 games by Tiger Hillarp Persson, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Tiger Hillarp Persson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tiger Hillarp Persson 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 | 2,427 | 2,618 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,514 | 2,555 | Feb 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,555 | 2,555 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,827 | 1,364 | 896 | 567 | 48.2% |
| As White | 1,420 | 730 | 445 | 245 | 51.4% |
| As Black | 1,407 | 634 | 451 | 322 | 45.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tiger Hillarp Persson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tiger Hillarp Persson's side.
First moves as White (1,420 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 825 | 58.1% | 67.9% |
| Nf3 | 234 | 16.5% | 61.3% |
| c4 | 173 | 12.2% | 67.6% |
| e4 | 132 | 9.3% | 70.1% |
| g3 | 45 | 3.2% | 73.3% |
| b3 | 8 | 0.6% | 56.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 58% of White games, 67.9% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Persson usually continues c4 (67.0% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Persson usually continues c4 (65.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Persson usually continues c4 (71.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 16% of White games, 61.3% score
- …d5 (57% of these games) — Persson usually continues g3 (58.5% score)
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Persson usually continues g3 (65.6% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Persson usually continues g3 (54.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (605 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 310 | 51.2% | 60.0% |
| g6 | 200 | 33.1% | 70.0% |
| e6 | 49 | 8.1% | 53.1% |
| c6 | 21 | 3.5% | 45.2% |
| d6 | 17 | 2.8% | 55.9% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 1.3% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (578 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 261 | 45.2% | 56.9% |
| g6 | 129 | 22.3% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 106 | 18.3% | 57.1% |
| e6 | 59 | 10.2% | 59.3% |
| d6 | 17 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 5 | 0.9% | 70.0% |
Tiger Hillarp Persson's chess games
All 2,827 games by Tiger Hillarp Persson 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: 1,364 wins, 896 draws, 567 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 145 | 65/52/28 | 44.8% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 124 | 52/42/30 | 41.9% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 75 | 33/27/15 | 44.0% |
| E54 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 71 | 33/25/13 | 46.5% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 67 | 39/14/14 | 58.2% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 59 | 41/11/7 | 69.5% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 55 | 27/15/13 | 49.1% |
| A13 | English Opening | 47 | 27/14/6 | 57.4% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 47 | 21/18/8 | 44.7% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 45 | 19/17/9 | 42.2% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 327 | 187/72/68 | 57.2% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 118 | 54/31/33 | 45.8% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 118 | 56/35/27 | 47.5% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 85 | 36/22/27 | 42.4% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 83 | 32/35/16 | 38.6% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 68 | 35/20/13 | 51.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 44 | 11/17/16 | 25.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 39 | 13/18/8 | 33.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 35 | 11/15/9 | 31.4% |
| A30 | English Opening | 28 | 12/14/2 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2003 | Judit Polgar | 2,722 | Benidorm Bali | E27 |
| May 2019 | Ivan Saric | 2,694 | 25th Sigeman & Co | A21 |
| Aug 2014 | Nigel D Short | 2,665 | Olympiad-41 | E81 |
| Jul 2015 | Ilia Smirin | 2,663 | 37th Politiken Cup | B06 |
| Nov 2003 | Francisco Vallejo Pons | 2,662 | Benidorm Bali | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SWE | 2025 | 252 | 144.5 | 2,517 |
| Malmo Open | 2024 | 71 | 56 | 2,454 |
| Vaxjo Open | 2024 | 62 | 48 | 2,435 |
| Deltalift Open | 2024 | 62 | 50.5 | 2,484 |
| Jersey Open | 2019 | 61 | 47.5 | 2,515 |
| Norrkoeping Easter Open | 2019 | 46 | 36.5 | 2,495 |
| Vasteras Open | 2017 | 40 | 32 | 2,527 |
| Gothenburg Manhem-A | 2017 | 36 | 20.5 | 2,507 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Jonny Hector (72 games) · Erik Blomqvist (29 games) · Ralf Akesson (29 games) · Emanuel Berg (28 games) · Stellan Brynell (26 games) · Axel Smith (23 games) · Pia Cramling (21 games) · Nils Grandelius (21 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tiger Hillarp Persson's chess games?
2,827 games by Tiger Hillarp Persson, 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 Tiger Hillarp Persson has played.
What does Tiger Hillarp Persson play on the first move as White?
Across 1,420 games with White in our database, Tiger Hillarp Persson opens with 1.d4 (58% of games), 1.Nf3 (16% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tiger Hillarp Persson answers 1...c5 (51% of games), 1...g6 (33% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (45% of games), 1...g6 (22% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games).
What openings does Tiger Hillarp Persson play as White?
As White, Tiger Hillarp Persson's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (145 games, 44.8% win rate); Réti Opening (124 games, 41.9% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (75 games, 44.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,420 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tiger Hillarp Persson play as Black?
As Black, Tiger Hillarp Persson most often plays: Modern Defense (327 games, 57.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (118 games, 45.8% win rate); Sicilian (118 games, 47.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,407 games.
What is Tiger Hillarp Persson's FIDE rating?
Tiger Hillarp Persson is currently rated 2,427 in classical chess, 2,514 in rapid and 2,555 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,618 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Tiger Hillarp Persson played?
Our database contains 2,827 games by Tiger Hillarp Persson, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 1,364 wins, 896 draws, 567 losses (48.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tiger Hillarp Persson?
2,827 games by Tiger Hillarp Persson 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.