Prepare against Tobias Pettersson
Sweden · World #18,090 classical · FIDE ID 1705962
Our database contains 211 games by Tobias Pettersson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tobias Pettersson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tobias Pettersson 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 | 2,074 | 2,176 | Sep 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,055 | 2,152 | Aug 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,056 | 2,148 | Jun 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 211 | 89 | 35 | 87 | 42.2% |
| As White | 94 | 37 | 20 | 37 | 39.4% |
| As Black | 117 | 52 | 15 | 50 | 44.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tobias Pettersson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tobias Pettersson's side.
First moves as White (94 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 34 | 36.2% | 39.7% |
| Nf3 | 27 | 28.7% | 51.9% |
| e4 | 22 | 23.4% | 52.3% |
| Nc3 | 4 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 3.2% | 100.0% |
| d3 | 2 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 36% of White games, 39.7% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Pettersson usually continues c4 (30.8% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Pettersson usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Pettersson usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 29% of White games, 51.9% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Pettersson usually continues g3 (56.3% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Pettersson usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Pettersson usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 44 | 83.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 5.7% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 5.7% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.8% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 31 | 63.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 16 | 32.7% | 53.1% |
| d5 | 2 | 4.1% | 100.0% |
Tobias Pettersson's chess games
All 211 games by Tobias Pettersson in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 89 wins, 35 draws, 87 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A15 | English Opening | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 48 | 22/6/20 | 45.8% |
| E62 | Rat Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2003 | Guillermo Soppe | 2,478 | Internet Section 17-B | E76 |
| Nov 2013 | Ralf Akesson | 2,465 | Stockholm All Saints Open | A04 |
| Mar 2003 | Jorge Soto Vega | 2,374 | Internet Section 17-B | C79 |
| Aug 2009 | Harald Groetz | 2,350 | Arctic Chess Challenge | B07 |
| Mar 2003 | Josef Obsivac | 2,344 | Internet Section 17-A | C13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arctic Chess Challenge | 2010 | 36 | 18.5 | 2,225 |
| Ostersund Storsjodraget Open | 2024 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,084 |
| chT-SWE 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,100 |
| Hell Open | 2019 | 10 | 4 | 1,886 |
| Internet Section 17-A | 2003 | 9 | 6 | 2,410 |
| Internet Section 14-A | 2003 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,394 |
| Tromsoe Midnight Sun | 2006 | 9 | 6 | 2,433 |
| Oulu We Sh 77 Open | 2006 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,301 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tobias Pettersson's chess games?
211 games by Tobias Pettersson, from Apr 2003 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 Tobias Pettersson has played.
What does Tobias Pettersson play on the first move as White?
Across 94 games with White in our database, Tobias Pettersson opens with 1.d4 (36% of games), 1.Nf3 (29% of games), 1.e4 (23% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tobias Pettersson answers 1...d6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (63% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Tobias Pettersson play as White?
As White, Tobias Pettersson's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 94 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tobias Pettersson play as Black?
As Black, Tobias Pettersson most often plays: Pirc Defense (48 games, 45.8% win rate); Rat Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 117 games.
What is Tobias Pettersson's FIDE rating?
Tobias Pettersson is currently rated 2,074 in classical chess, 2,055 in rapid and 2,056 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,176 (Sep 2017).
How many games has Tobias Pettersson played?
Our database contains 211 games by Tobias Pettersson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 89 wins, 35 draws, 87 losses (42.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tobias Pettersson?
211 games by Tobias Pettersson 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.