Prepare against Alexander Strom-Engdahl
FM · Sweden · World #4,023 classical · FIDE ID 1741586
Our database contains 153 games by Alexander Strom-Engdahl, covering Mar 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Alexander Strom-Engdahl's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander Strom-Engdahl 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 | 2,302 | 2,328 | Mar 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,087 | 2,113 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,064 | 2,064 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 153 | 42 | 55 | 56 | 27.5% |
| As White | 79 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 34.2% |
| As Black | 74 | 15 | 28 | 31 | 20.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander Strom-Engdahl's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander Strom-Engdahl's side.
First moves as White (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 31 | 39.2% | 58.1% |
| e4 | 22 | 27.8% | 47.7% |
| c4 | 15 | 19.0% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 11 | 13.9% | 40.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 39% of White games, 58.1% score
- …d5 (52% of these games) — Strom-Engdahl usually continues e3 (77.3% score)
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Strom-Engdahl usually continues c4 (72.2% score)
- …c5 (6% of these games) — Strom-Engdahl usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 28% of White games, 47.7% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Strom-Engdahl usually continues Nf3 (40.9% score)
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Strom-Engdahl usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Strom-Engdahl usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 34.3% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 8 | 22.9% | 31.3% |
| d6 | 6 | 17.1% | 16.7% |
| g6 | 4 | 11.4% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 8.6% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 69.2% | 44.4% |
| d5 | 5 | 19.2% | 30.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 11.5% | 16.7% |
Alexander Strom-Engdahl's chess games
All 153 games by Alexander Strom-Engdahl in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2016 - 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: 42 wins, 55 draws, 56 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Réti Opening | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| A15 | English Opening | 13 | 8/1/4 | 61.5% |
| A45 | London System | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 2/5/0 | 28.6% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| E04 | Catalan | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C41 | Philidor | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | Milton Pantzar | 2,449 | Malmo Open | D11 |
| Jun 2025 | Boris A Zlotnik | 2,433 | FIDE World Bl Team Pool D | C55 |
| Jul 2026 | Semcesen,D | 2,422 | Copenhagen CC IM 2026 | D94 |
| May 2026 | Dagur Ragnarsson | 2,391 | Kronborg Chess Open 2026 | INTERNATIONAL MASTER | A05 |
| Jun 2025 | Nicolai Kistrup | 2,381 | FIDE World Rapid Team | A15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIDE World Bl Team Pool D | 2025 | 13 | 4 | 2,158 |
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2025 | 12 | 3 | 2,082 |
| Vaxjo Open | 2023 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,209 |
| Kronborg Chess Open 2026 | INTERNATIONAL MASTER | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,309 |
| ch-SWE U20 | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 2,217 |
| Copenhagen CC IM 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 7 | 2,459 |
| Norrkoeping Easter Open | 2024 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,088 |
| OBRO CXU Int. 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,307 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander Strom-Engdahl's chess games?
153 games by Alexander Strom-Engdahl, from Mar 2016 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 Alexander Strom-Engdahl has played.
What does Alexander Strom-Engdahl play on the first move as White?
Across 79 games with White in our database, Alexander Strom-Engdahl opens with 1.Nf3 (39% of games), 1.e4 (28% of games), 1.c4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander Strom-Engdahl answers 1...c5 (34% of games), 1...e5 (23% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games), 1...g6 (12% of games).
What openings does Alexander Strom-Engdahl play as White?
As White, Alexander Strom-Engdahl's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (13 games, 30.8% win rate); English Opening (13 games, 61.5% win rate); London System (9 games, 11.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 79 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander Strom-Engdahl play as Black?
As Black, Alexander Strom-Engdahl most often plays: Modern Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Catalan (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 74 games.
What is Alexander Strom-Engdahl's FIDE rating?
Alexander Strom-Engdahl is currently rated 2,302 in classical chess, 2,087 in rapid and 2,064 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,328 (Mar 2025).
How many games has Alexander Strom-Engdahl played?
Our database contains 153 games by Alexander Strom-Engdahl, covering Mar 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 42 wins, 55 draws, 56 losses (27.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander Strom-Engdahl?
153 games by Alexander Strom-Engdahl 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.