Prepare against Claes Goran Olausson
Sweden · World #7,767 classical · FIDE ID 1700839
When preparing against Claes Goran Olausson, expect 1.d4 in 63% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (85%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 25.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 116 games by Claes Goran Olausson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Claes Goran Olausson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Claes Goran Olausson 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 | 2,209 | 2,289 | Mar 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 116 | 32 | 48 | 36 | 27.6% |
| As White | 67 | 18 | 31 | 18 | 26.9% |
| As Black | 49 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Claes Goran Olausson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Claes Goran Olausson's side.
First moves as White (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 42 | 62.7% | 48.8% |
| Nf3 | 22 | 32.8% | 54.5% |
| e4 | 2 | 3.0% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 63% of White games, 48.8% score
- …Nf6 (69% of these games) — Olausson usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Olausson usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Olausson usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 33% of White games, 54.5% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Olausson usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Olausson usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Olausson usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 33.3% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 16.7% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 22 | 84.6% | 43.2% |
| e6 | 2 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 7.7% | 25.0% |
Claes Goran Olausson's chess games
All 116 games by Claes Goran Olausson 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: 32 wins, 48 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A39 | Indian Defense | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| E04 | Catalan | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D37 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 16 | 4/6/6 | 25.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D58 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A96 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2005 | Jonny Hector | 2,640 | chT-SWE 0506 | C10 |
| Jan 2003 | Klaus Berg | 2,489 | chT-SWE 0304 | D00 |
| Jan 1999 | Jesper Hall | 2,476 | chT-SWE 9900 | A63 |
| Jan 1999 | Dan Cramling | 2,425 | chT-SWE 9900 | A43 |
| Mar 2007 | Christer Niklasson | 2,414 | chT-SWE 0607 | A21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manhem Open | 1999 | 14 | 7 | 2,345 |
| chT-SWE 0304 | 2004 | 11 | 5 | 2,427 |
| chT-SWE 9900 | 2000 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,315 |
| chT-SWE 9899 | 1999 | 10 | 6 | 2,389 |
| chT-SWE 0102 | 2002 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,332 |
| Excelsior Cup | 2001 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,349 |
| chT-SWE 0203 | 2003 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,443 |
| chT-SWE 0607 | 2007 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,386 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Claes Goran Olausson's chess games?
116 games by Claes Goran Olausson, 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 Claes Goran Olausson has played.
What does Claes Goran Olausson play on the first move as White?
Across 67 games with White in our database, Claes Goran Olausson opens with 1.d4 (63% of games), 1.Nf3 (33% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Claes Goran Olausson answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (85% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games).
What openings does Claes Goran Olausson play as White?
As White, Claes Goran Olausson's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Catalan (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 67 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Claes Goran Olausson play as Black?
As Black, Claes Goran Olausson most often plays: Slav Defense (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 49 games.
What is Claes Goran Olausson's FIDE rating?
Claes Goran Olausson is currently rated 2,209 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,289 (Mar 2013).
How many games has Claes Goran Olausson played?
Our database contains 116 games by Claes Goran Olausson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 48 draws, 36 losses (27.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Claes Goran Olausson?
116 games by Claes Goran Olausson 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.