Prepare against Tom Rydstrom
FM · Sweden · World #3,725 classical · FIDE ID 1714830
When preparing against Tom Rydstrom, expect 1.e4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (48%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez: Closed as Black, 22.2% over 27 games.
Our database contains 854 games by Tom Rydstrom, covering Sep 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Tom Rydstrom's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tom Rydstrom 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 | 2,311 | 2,380 | Aug 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,319 | 2,319 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,277 | 2,343 | Jul 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 854 | 355 | 192 | 307 | 41.6% |
| As White | 435 | 202 | 102 | 131 | 46.4% |
| As Black | 419 | 153 | 90 | 176 | 36.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tom Rydstrom's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tom Rydstrom's side.
First moves as White (435 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 394 | 90.6% | 56.9% |
| d4 | 17 | 3.9% | 61.8% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 2.5% | 77.3% |
| Nc3 | 10 | 2.3% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.5% | 75.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 56.9% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Rydstrom usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Rydstrom usually continues d4 (61.3% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Rydstrom usually continues Nf3 (58.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 61.8% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Rydstrom usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Rydstrom usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (12% of these games) — Rydstrom usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (172 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 135 | 78.5% | 48.1% |
| c5 | 34 | 19.8% | 73.5% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (131 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 63 | 48.1% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 48 | 36.6% | 46.9% |
| g6 | 14 | 10.7% | 57.1% |
| b6 | 2 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Tom Rydstrom's chess games
All 854 games by Tom Rydstrom in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - 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: 355 wins, 192 draws, 307 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 51 | 18/11/22 | 35.3% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 49 | 20/16/13 | 40.8% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 43 | 23/6/14 | 53.5% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 23 | 12/4/7 | 52.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 22 | 14/2/6 | 63.6% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 17 | 6/7/4 | 35.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 14 | 4/1/9 | 28.6% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 13 | 7/3/3 | 53.8% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 13 | 6/5/2 | 46.2% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D44 | Slav Defense | 32 | 11/10/11 | 34.4% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 31 | 16/5/10 | 51.6% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 30 | 11/7/12 | 36.7% |
| C99 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 27 | 6/8/13 | 22.2% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 25 | 19/2/4 | 76.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 24 | 6/3/15 | 25.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 16 | 5/4/7 | 31.3% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 15 | 7/4/4 | 46.7% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 14 | 2/5/7 | 14.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 14 | 7/3/4 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2014 | Pia Cramling | 2,518 | 44th Rilton Cup | B43 |
| Feb 2017 | Hans Tikkanen | 2,518 | Vaxjo Open | B00 |
| Feb 2017 | Tiger Hillarp Persson | 2,512 | Vaxjo Open | A07 |
| Mar 2015 | Marian Petrov | 2,499 | chT-SWE 1415 Superettan | B08 |
| Jan 2015 | Danny Raznikov | 2,494 | 13th Gibraltar Masters | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deltalift Open | 2024 | 42 | 26 | 2,284 |
| Vaxjo Visma IM-A | 2016 | 36 | 17 | 2,303 |
| Gothenburg Manhem B | 2019 | 35 | 14 | 2,247 |
| Copenhagen Challenge | 2015 | 29 | 16 | 2,230 |
| chB-SWE | 2019 | 27 | 14.5 | 2,347 |
| ch-SWE U20 | 2017 | 27 | 16 | 2,211 |
| Gothenburg Open | 2019 | 24 | 17 | 2,279 |
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2019 | 20 | 13 | 2,319 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tom Rydstrom's chess games?
854 games by Tom Rydstrom, from Sep 2009 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 Tom Rydstrom has played.
What does Tom Rydstrom play on the first move as White?
Across 435 games with White in our database, Tom Rydstrom opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tom Rydstrom answers 1...e5 (78% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (48% of games), 1...Nf6 (37% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games).
What openings does Tom Rydstrom play as White?
As White, Tom Rydstrom's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (51 games, 35.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (49 games, 40.8% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (43 games, 53.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 435 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tom Rydstrom play as Black?
As Black, Tom Rydstrom most often plays: Slav Defense (32 games, 34.4% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (31 games, 51.6% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (30 games, 36.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 419 games.
What is Tom Rydstrom's FIDE rating?
Tom Rydstrom is currently rated 2,311 in classical chess, 2,319 in rapid and 2,277 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,380 (Aug 2015).
How many games has Tom Rydstrom played?
Our database contains 854 games by Tom Rydstrom, covering Sep 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 355 wins, 192 draws, 307 losses (41.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tom Rydstrom?
854 games by Tom Rydstrom 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.