Prepare against Tommy Liden
Sweden · World #12,931 classical · FIDE ID 1708589
When preparing against Tommy Liden, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (91%).
Our database contains 50 games by Tommy Liden, covering Apr 2005 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Tommy Liden's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tommy Liden 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 | 2,129 | 2,146 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,087 | 2,087 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,982 | 2,107 | Jul 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 21 | 4 | 25 | 42.0% |
| As White | 24 | 9 | 1 | 14 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 26 | 12 | 3 | 11 | 46.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tommy Liden's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tommy Liden's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 100.0% | 39.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 39.6% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Liden usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Liden usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Liden usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 90.9% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 90.9% | 30.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
Tommy Liden's chess games
All 50 games by Tommy Liden in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2005 - 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: 21 wins, 4 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B55 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A11 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2023 | Ulf Hammarstrom | 2,208 | Sundsvall Open | B06 |
| Jul 2026 | Carlos Tornberg | 2,159 | Schack-SM 2026 | Mästarklassen | C55 |
| Jan 2023 | Adrian Bohman Karlholm | 2,148 | Sundsvall Open | B01 |
| Jul 2003 | Fernando De Andres Gonalons | 2,112 | 25th Politiken Cup | D31 |
| Jul 2026 | Gustav Dingertz | 2,101 | Schack-SM 2026 | Mästarklassen | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schack-SM 2026 | SM-Blixten | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 1,979 |
| 25th Politiken Cup | 2003 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,074 |
| Gothenburg Elo | 2008 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,828 |
| Schack-SM 2026 | Mästarklassen | 2026 | 8 | 5 | 2,171 |
| Karlstad Open | 2023 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,102 |
| Sundsvall Open | 2023 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,431 |
| Paskturneringen Open | 2025 | 3 | 0 | 1,911 |
| Norrkoeping Easter Open | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1,828 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tommy Liden's chess games?
50 games by Tommy Liden, from Apr 2005 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 Tommy Liden has played.
What does Tommy Liden play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Tommy Liden opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tommy Liden answers 1...c5 (91% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (91% of games), 1...Nf6 (9% of games).
What openings does Tommy Liden play as White?
As White, Tommy Liden's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Rossolimo (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tommy Liden play as Black?
As Black, Tommy Liden most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Tommy Liden's FIDE rating?
Tommy Liden is currently rated 2,129 in classical chess, 2,087 in rapid and 1,982 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,146 (May 2026).
How many games has Tommy Liden played?
Our database contains 50 games by Tommy Liden, covering Apr 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 4 draws, 25 losses (42.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tommy Liden?
50 games by Tommy Liden 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.