Prepare against Anders Eriksson
FM · Sweden · World #13,500 classical · FIDE ID 1701053
Our database contains 520 games by Anders Eriksson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Anders Eriksson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Anders Eriksson 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 | 2,122 | 2,357 | Mar 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,296 | 2,322 | Apr 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,155 | 2,258 | Aug 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 520 | 170 | 143 | 207 | 32.7% |
| As White | 256 | 92 | 69 | 95 | 35.9% |
| As Black | 264 | 78 | 74 | 112 | 29.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Anders Eriksson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Anders Eriksson's side.
First moves as White (256 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 132 | 51.6% | 50.4% |
| d4 | 68 | 26.6% | 47.8% |
| c4 | 38 | 14.8% | 57.9% |
| e4 | 15 | 5.9% | 30.0% |
| g3 | 3 | 1.2% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 52% of White games, 50.4% score
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Eriksson usually continues c4 (58.0% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Eriksson usually continues g3 (51.4% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Eriksson usually continues c4 (36.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 27% of White games, 47.8% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Eriksson usually continues c4 (59.7% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Eriksson usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Eriksson usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (105 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 60 | 57.1% | 42.5% |
| c5 | 43 | 41.0% | 54.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (104 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 97 | 93.3% | 46.4% |
| d5 | 6 | 5.8% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Anders Eriksson's chess games
All 520 games by Anders Eriksson 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: 170 wins, 143 draws, 207 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 42 | 15/12/15 | 35.7% |
| A30 | English Opening | 40 | 18/12/10 | 45.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 18 | 5/4/9 | 27.8% |
| E91 | Modern Defense | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| E05 | Catalan | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B46 | Sicilian | 31 | 11/10/10 | 35.5% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 26 | 6/5/15 | 23.1% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 21 | 7/7/7 | 33.3% |
| A30 | English Opening | 19 | 3/5/11 | 15.8% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 17 | 6/0/11 | 35.3% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 14 | 4/8/2 | 28.6% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 14 | 3/4/7 | 21.4% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2000 | Stellan Brynell | 2,558 | chT-SWE 0001 | B14 |
| Jan 1992 | Thomas Ernst | 2,540 | Malmo GP-3 Open | A34 |
| Dec 2000 | Emil Hermansson | 2,525 | chT-SWE 0001 | D00 |
| Jan 1993 | Lars Karlsson | 2,505 | ch-SWE | A40 |
| Sep 2016 | Normunds Miezis | 2,503 | Vasteras Open | A30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SWE | 2010 | 89 | 32 | 2,297 |
| chB-SWE | 2009 | 52 | 34 | 2,367 |
| Hallstahammar Open | 2004 | 24 | 15.5 | 2,374 |
| Helsingborg-A | 1991 | 15 | 8.5 | 2,307 |
| ch-SWE Elit | 2003 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,375 |
| ch-SWE Master Elite | 2002 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,259 |
| ch-SWE B2 | 1996 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,290 |
| ch-SWE qualB | 1998 | 12 | 8 | 2,347 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Anders Eriksson's chess games?
520 games by Anders Eriksson, 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 Anders Eriksson has played.
What does Anders Eriksson play on the first move as White?
Across 256 games with White in our database, Anders Eriksson opens with 1.Nf3 (52% of games), 1.d4 (27% of games), 1.c4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Anders Eriksson answers 1...c6 (57% of games), 1...c5 (41% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games).
What openings does Anders Eriksson play as White?
As White, Anders Eriksson's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (42 games, 35.7% win rate); English Opening (40 games, 45.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (18 games, 27.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 256 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Anders Eriksson play as Black?
As Black, Anders Eriksson most often plays: Sicilian (31 games, 35.5% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (26 games, 23.1% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (21 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 264 games.
What is Anders Eriksson's FIDE rating?
Anders Eriksson is currently rated 2,122 in classical chess, 2,296 in rapid and 2,155 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,357 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Anders Eriksson played?
Our database contains 520 games by Anders Eriksson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 170 wins, 143 draws, 207 losses (32.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Anders Eriksson?
520 games by Anders Eriksson 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.