Prepare against Thomas Olsson
Sweden · World #83,278 classical · FIDE ID 1702696
Our database contains 79 games by Thomas Olsson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Olsson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Olsson 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 | 1,779 | 2,101 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,885 | 1,982 | Sep 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,852 | 2,015 | Jan 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 79 | 22 | 22 | 35 | 27.8% |
| As White | 41 | 9 | 14 | 18 | 22.0% |
| As Black | 38 | 13 | 8 | 17 | 34.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Olsson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Olsson's side.
First moves as White (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 36 | 87.8% | 40.3% |
| d4 | 4 | 9.8% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 40.3% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Olsson usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Olsson usually continues d4 (31.3% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Olsson usually continues Nf3 (14.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Olsson usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Olsson usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (25% of these games) — Olsson usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 18 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 94.1% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
Thomas Olsson's chess games
All 79 games by Thomas Olsson 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: 22 wins, 22 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C24 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C72 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E86 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2017 | Mats Welin | 2,336 | Deltalift Open | C74 |
| Jul 2013 | Bruno Zuelle | 2,132 | Lueneburg Open | E62 |
| Jul 2006 | Andreas Larsen | 1,975 | 28th Politiken Cup | C55 |
| Jul 2004 | Arne Vang Moller | 1,936 | 26th Politiken Cup | B85 |
| Jul 2006 | Jorgen Traerup | 1,855 | 28th Politiken Cup | C20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36th Politiken Cup | 2014 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,939 |
| 26th Politiken Cup | 2004 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,217 |
| London e2e4 Diamond Jubilee Open | 2012 | 9 | 3 | 1,838 |
| 28th Politiken Cup | 2006 | 9 | 5 | 2,096 |
| Odense Andersen Open | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 1,942 |
| Deltalift Open | 2017 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,049 |
| 35th Politiken Cup | 2013 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,955 |
| Lueneburg Open | 2013 | 6 | 3 | 1,970 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Olsson's chess games?
79 games by Thomas Olsson, 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 Thomas Olsson has played.
What does Thomas Olsson play on the first move as White?
Across 41 games with White in our database, Thomas Olsson opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Olsson answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games).
What openings does Thomas Olsson play as White?
As White, Thomas Olsson's most-played openings in our database are: French: Winawer Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 41 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Olsson play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Olsson most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Thomas Olsson's FIDE rating?
Thomas Olsson is currently rated 1,779 in classical chess, 1,885 in rapid and 1,852 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,101 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Thomas Olsson played?
Our database contains 79 games by Thomas Olsson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 22 draws, 35 losses (27.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Olsson?
79 games by Thomas Olsson 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.