Prepare against Dan Cramling
IM · Sweden · World #4,222 classical · FIDE ID 1700162
When preparing against Dan Cramling, expect 1.c4 in 55% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (69% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (69%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 19.6% over 46 games.
Our database contains 812 games by Dan Cramling, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dan Cramling's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dan Cramling 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 | 2,297 | 2,425 | Jan 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,403 | 2,403 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,305 | 2,371 | May 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 812 | 314 | 277 | 221 | 38.7% |
| As White | 403 | 173 | 145 | 85 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 409 | 141 | 132 | 136 | 34.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dan Cramling's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dan Cramling's side.
First moves as White (403 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 222 | 55.1% | 61.5% |
| d4 | 118 | 29.3% | 61.0% |
| Nf3 | 46 | 11.4% | 60.9% |
| e4 | 14 | 3.5% | 57.1% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 55% of White games, 61.5% score
- …Nf6 (26% of these games) — Cramling usually continues Nc3 (66.4% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Cramling usually continues Nc3 (55.4% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Cramling usually continues Nc3 (70.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 29% of White games, 61.0% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Cramling usually continues c4 (58.7% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Cramling usually continues c4 (52.9% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Cramling usually continues c4 (71.4% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (193 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 133 | 68.9% | 47.0% |
| Nf6 | 29 | 15.0% | 37.9% |
| d6 | 12 | 6.2% | 45.8% |
| g6 | 10 | 5.2% | 45.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (143 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 98 | 68.5% | 57.1% |
| g6 | 32 | 22.4% | 62.5% |
| d6 | 10 | 7.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
Dan Cramling's chess games
All 812 games by Dan Cramling 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: 314 wins, 277 draws, 221 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 47 | 19/24/4 | 40.4% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 39 | 22/9/8 | 56.4% |
| A16 | English Opening | 35 | 13/14/8 | 37.1% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 26 | 14/6/6 | 53.8% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 25 | 11/8/6 | 44.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 21 | 8/8/5 | 38.1% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 20 | 7/10/3 | 35.0% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 19 | 7/3/9 | 36.8% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 18 | 8/8/2 | 44.4% |
| B10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 15 | 5/8/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 59 | 24/20/15 | 40.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 55 | 19/20/16 | 34.5% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 46 | 9/14/23 | 19.6% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 40 | 14/7/19 | 35.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 29 | 7/8/14 | 24.1% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 25 | 8/10/7 | 32.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 21 | 8/6/7 | 38.1% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 16 | 5/7/4 | 31.3% |
| A31 | English Opening | 16 | 5/4/7 | 31.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2009 | Normunds Miezis | 2,579 | Stockholm SCT | A36 |
| Jul 1986 | Yehuda Gruenfeld | 2,550 | Biel U20 | D40 |
| Jan 1980 | Anthony Miles | 2,545 | Gausdal International | E94 |
| May 2016 | Erik Blomqvist | 2,515 | Hasselbacken Open | E42 |
| Jan 1993 | Lars Karlsson | 2,500 | 14th Scandic GP | E61 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SWE | 1983 | 84 | 52 | 2,444 |
| chB-SWE | 2019 | 45 | 23.5 | 2,338 |
| Stockholm Open | 2012 | 23 | 17 | 2,511 |
| Gausdal International | 1983 | 15 | 9.5 | 2,511 |
| Barcelona Vulca | 1988 | 15 | 6 | 2,321 |
| Reggio Emilia-22 1979/80 | 1980 | 13 | 7 | 2,435 |
| ch-EU U21 | 1979 | 13 | 6 | 2,269 |
| Zug U30 | 1983 | 13 | 7 | 2,418 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Axel Ornstein (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dan Cramling's chess games?
812 games by Dan Cramling, 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 Dan Cramling has played.
What does Dan Cramling play on the first move as White?
Across 403 games with White in our database, Dan Cramling opens with 1.c4 (55% of games), 1.d4 (29% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dan Cramling answers 1...c5 (69% of games), 1...Nf6 (15% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...g6 (22% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games).
What openings does Dan Cramling play as White?
As White, Dan Cramling's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Symmetrical (47 games, 40.4% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (39 games, 56.4% win rate); English Opening (35 games, 37.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 403 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dan Cramling play as Black?
As Black, Dan Cramling most often plays: Benoni Defense (59 games, 40.7% win rate); Modern Defense (55 games, 34.5% win rate); Sicilian (46 games, 19.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 409 games.
What is Dan Cramling's FIDE rating?
Dan Cramling is currently rated 2,297 in classical chess, 2,403 in rapid and 2,305 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,425 (Jan 2008).
How many games has Dan Cramling played?
Our database contains 812 games by Dan Cramling, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 314 wins, 277 draws, 221 losses (38.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dan Cramling?
812 games by Dan Cramling 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.