Prepare against Ulf Hammarstrom
Sweden · World #9,151 classical · FIDE ID 1710214
When preparing against Ulf Hammarstrom, expect 1.Nf3 in 33% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (47% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%).
Our database contains 58 games by Ulf Hammarstrom, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ulf Hammarstrom's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ulf Hammarstrom 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 | 2,183 | 2,244 | Apr 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,167 | 2,225 | Jun 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,226 | 2,244 | Apr 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 17 | 23 | 18 | 29.3% |
| As White | 30 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 28 | 5 | 13 | 10 | 17.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ulf Hammarstrom's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ulf Hammarstrom's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 10 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 9 | 30.0% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 7 | 23.3% | 71.4% |
| c4 | 4 | 13.3% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 33% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Hammarstrom usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Hammarstrom usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Hammarstrom usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 30% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (78% of these games) — Hammarstrom usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …c6 (22% of these games) — Hammarstrom usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 46.7% | 42.9% |
| c5 | 7 | 46.7% | 42.9% |
| c6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 88.9% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
Ulf Hammarstrom's chess games
All 58 games by Ulf Hammarstrom in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 17 wins, 23 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E36 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2020 | Sergey Grishchenko | 2,404 | Sundsvall Open | B11 |
| Apr 2015 | Juan Manuel Bellon Lopez | 2,357 | Norrkoeping Easter Open | E14 |
| Oct 2015 | Thomas Ernst | 2,336 | Umea Bjorkstad Open | A29 |
| Mar 2013 | Anton Frisk Kockum | 2,335 | Norrkoeping Easter Open | A30 |
| Jan 2019 | Ari Ziegler | 2,312 | 48th Rilton Cup | C50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48th Rilton Cup | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 2,289 |
| Stockholm Open | 2019 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,143 |
| Norrkoeping Easter Open | 2022 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,268 |
| Sundsvall Open | 2023 | 7 | 5 | 2,325 |
| ch-SWE Masters | 2022 | 6 | 2 | 1,954 |
| Umea Bjorkstad Open | 2015 | 5 | 2 | 2,270 |
| Hallstahammar Open | 2004 | 4 | 2 | 2,005 |
| Ostersund Storsjodraget Open | 2022 | 4 | 3 | 2,089 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ulf Hammarstrom's chess games?
58 games by Ulf Hammarstrom, from Oct 2006 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 Ulf Hammarstrom has played.
What does Ulf Hammarstrom play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Ulf Hammarstrom opens with 1.Nf3 (33% of games), 1.e4 (30% of games), 1.d4 (23% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ulf Hammarstrom answers 1...e5 (47% of games), 1...c5 (47% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Ulf Hammarstrom play as White?
As White, Ulf Hammarstrom's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ulf Hammarstrom play as Black?
As Black, Ulf Hammarstrom most often plays: Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Ulf Hammarstrom's FIDE rating?
Ulf Hammarstrom is currently rated 2,183 in classical chess, 2,167 in rapid and 2,226 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,244 (Apr 2022).
How many games has Ulf Hammarstrom played?
Our database contains 58 games by Ulf Hammarstrom, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 23 draws, 18 losses (29.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ulf Hammarstrom?
58 games by Ulf Hammarstrom 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.