Prepare against Tommy Andersson
IM · Sweden · World #2,733 classical · FIDE ID 1703803
When preparing against Tommy Andersson, expect 1.d4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (84% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (73%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: King's Indian: Sämisch as White, 31.3% over 16 games.
Our database contains 259 games by Tommy Andersson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tommy Andersson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tommy Andersson 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 | 2,349 | 2,414 | Aug 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,469 | 2,469 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 259 | 94 | 88 | 77 | 36.3% |
| As White | 139 | 51 | 57 | 31 | 36.7% |
| As Black | 120 | 43 | 31 | 46 | 35.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tommy Andersson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tommy Andersson's side.
First moves as White (139 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 125 | 89.9% | 58.8% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 3.6% | 40.0% |
| e4 | 5 | 3.6% | 40.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 90% of White games, 58.8% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Andersson usually continues c4 (59.2% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Andersson usually continues c4 (57.9% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Andersson usually continues e4 (70.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 40.0% score
- …c5 (60% of these games) — Andersson usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …Nc6 (20% of these games) — Andersson usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Andersson usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 46 | 83.6% | 55.4% |
| c6 | 3 | 5.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 3.6% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 33 | 73.3% | 47.0% |
| d5 | 11 | 24.4% | 40.9% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
Tommy Andersson's chess games
All 259 games by Tommy Andersson 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: 94 wins, 88 draws, 77 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 17 | 8/6/3 | 47.1% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 16 | 5/8/3 | 31.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 14 | 5/7/2 | 35.7% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 13 | 7/3/3 | 53.8% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 1/7/1 | 11.1% |
| A86 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A17 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 24 | 9/6/9 | 37.5% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D30 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2016 | Yuri Solodovnichenko | 2,567 | chT-SWE 1617 | D46 |
| Mar 2013 | Jacek Gdanski | 2,536 | chT-SWE 1213 | A65 |
| Sep 2014 | Erik Blomqvist | 2,506 | Vasteras Open | D45 |
| Jul 2014 | Pia Cramling | 2,491 | ch-SWE | E15 |
| Jul 2014 | Michael Wiedenkeller | 2,479 | ch-SWE | D55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chB-SWE | 2022 | 45 | 25 | 2,362 |
| ch-SWE U18 | 1997 | 13 | 7 | 2,237 |
| Wch U14 | 1991 | 11 | 5 | 2,196 |
| Gothenburg Manhem-A | 2017 | 9 | 3 | 2,319 |
| Vaxjo Visma IM-B | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 2,281 |
| chT-SWE 1415 Superettan | 2015 | 9 | 8 | 2,590 |
| chT-SWE 1819 Superettan | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,267 |
| ch-SWE | 2014 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,334 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tommy Andersson's chess games?
259 games by Tommy Andersson, 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 Tommy Andersson has played.
What does Tommy Andersson play on the first move as White?
Across 139 games with White in our database, Tommy Andersson opens with 1.d4 (90% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tommy Andersson answers 1...c5 (84% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games).
What openings does Tommy Andersson play as White?
As White, Tommy Andersson's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Indian Defense (17 games, 47.1% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 35.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 139 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tommy Andersson play as Black?
As Black, Tommy Andersson most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (24 games, 37.5% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 45.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 120 games.
What is Tommy Andersson's FIDE rating?
Tommy Andersson is currently rated 2,349 in classical chess and 2,469 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,414 (Aug 2017).
How many games has Tommy Andersson played?
Our database contains 259 games by Tommy Andersson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 94 wins, 88 draws, 77 losses (36.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tommy Andersson?
259 games by Tommy Andersson 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.