Prepare against Daniel Carlsson
Sweden · World #6,110 classical · FIDE ID 1703021
Our database contains 153 games by Daniel Carlsson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Carlsson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Carlsson 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 | 2,244 | 2,301 | Oct 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,260 | 2,260 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,263 | 2,305 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 153 | 57 | 35 | 61 | 37.3% |
| As White | 81 | 34 | 18 | 29 | 42.0% |
| As Black | 72 | 23 | 17 | 32 | 31.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Carlsson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Carlsson's side.
First moves as White (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 76 | 93.8% | 53.3% |
| d4 | 5 | 6.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 53.3% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Carlsson usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Carlsson usually continues Nf3 (44.1% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Carlsson usually continues d4 (54.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Carlsson usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 34 | 100.0% | 44.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 27 | 100.0% | 42.6% |
Daniel Carlsson's chess games
All 153 games by Daniel Carlsson 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: 57 wins, 35 draws, 61 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 17 | 7/3/7 | 41.2% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 15 | 4/3/8 | 26.7% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| E86 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1998 | Erling Mortensen | 2,510 | Copenhagen Open | B42 |
| Jan 1997 | Jonny Hector | 2,500 | Copenhagen Sommerskak Open | C64 |
| Jan 1997 | Michael Bezold | 2,500 | Copenhagen Sommerskak Open | A07 |
| Jan 1997 | Throstur Thorhallsson | 2,500 | Copenhagen Sommerskak Open | B66 |
| Jan 1998 | Vadim Shishkin | 2,440 | Polanica Zdroj Open | B66 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copenhagen Sommerskak Open | 1997 | 10 | 6 | 2,471 |
| chT-SWE 9899 | 1999 | 10 | 4 | 2,212 |
| Copenhagen Open | 1998 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,251 |
| Mlada Boleslav Open | 1995 | 9 | 6 | 2,517 |
| Hallsberg Open U18 | 1991 | 9 | 4 | 2,238 |
| Hallsberg Open 9293 U18 | 1993 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,261 |
| Hallsberg Open 9394 U18 | 1994 | 9 | 4 | 2,172 |
| Balatonalmadi Open A | 1996 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,513 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Carlsson's chess games?
153 games by Daniel Carlsson, 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 Daniel Carlsson has played.
What does Daniel Carlsson play on the first move as White?
Across 81 games with White in our database, Daniel Carlsson opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Carlsson answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Daniel Carlsson play as White?
As White, Daniel Carlsson's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (17 games, 41.2% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 81 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Carlsson play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Carlsson most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (15 games, 26.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (8 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 72 games.
What is Daniel Carlsson's FIDE rating?
Daniel Carlsson is currently rated 2,244 in classical chess, 2,260 in rapid and 2,263 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,301 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Daniel Carlsson played?
Our database contains 153 games by Daniel Carlsson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 57 wins, 35 draws, 61 losses (37.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Carlsson?
153 games by Daniel Carlsson 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.