Prepare against Ulf Lundgren
Sweden · World #66,517 classical · FIDE ID 1714139
When preparing against Ulf Lundgren, expect 1.d4 in 57% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 40 games by Ulf Lundgren, covering Sep 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ulf Lundgren's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ulf Lundgren 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 | 1,833 | 1,994 | Jul 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,969 | 1,980 | Aug 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,912 | 1,912 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 8 | 13 | 19 | 20.0% |
| As White | 21 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 14.3% |
| As Black | 19 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 26.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ulf Lundgren's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ulf Lundgren's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 12 | 57.1% | 45.8% |
| e4 | 9 | 42.9% | 11.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 57% of White games, 45.8% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Lundgren usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Lundgren usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Lundgren usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 43% of White games, 11.1% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Lundgren usually continues Nf3 (12.5% score)
- …g6 (22% of these games) — Lundgren usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Lundgren usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 5 | 71.4% | 20.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Ulf Lundgren's chess games
All 40 games by Ulf Lundgren in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2014 - 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: 8 wins, 13 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B45 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D40 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2015 | Guenter Frick | 2,061 | chT-EU Seniors | A03 |
| Apr 2019 | Oystein Johnsen | 1,986 | WchT Seniors 65 | D02 |
| Apr 2019 | Damdin Serjmyadag | 1,895 | WchT Seniors 65 | D53 |
| Apr 2018 | Raine Heikkila | 1,705 | chT-EU Seniors 65 | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-EU Seniors 65 | 2018 | 9 | 3 | 1,893 |
| chT-EU Seniors | 2015 | 9 | 3 | 1,908 |
| WchT Seniors 65 | 2019 | 8 | 4 | 2,005 |
| Karlskrona Open | 1998 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,475 |
| Rodeby Open | 1997 | 2 | 0 | 1,790 |
| chT2-SWE 1112 | 2011 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,831 |
| chT2-SWE 0809 | 2008 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,739 |
| Malmo Open | 2015 | 1 | 0 | 2,031 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ulf Lundgren's chess games?
40 games by Ulf Lundgren, from Sep 2014 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 Lundgren has played.
What does Ulf Lundgren play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Ulf Lundgren opens with 1.d4 (57% of games), 1.e4 (43% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ulf Lundgren answers 1...e5 (71% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Ulf Lundgren play as White?
As White, Ulf Lundgren's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ulf Lundgren play as Black?
As Black, Ulf Lundgren most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Ulf Lundgren's FIDE rating?
Ulf Lundgren is currently rated 1,833 in classical chess, 1,969 in rapid and 1,912 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,994 (Jul 2015).
How many games has Ulf Lundgren played?
Our database contains 40 games by Ulf Lundgren, covering Sep 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 13 draws, 19 losses (20.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ulf Lundgren?
40 games by Ulf Lundgren 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.