Prepare against Daniel Eriksson
Sweden · World #125,420 classical · FIDE ID 1737201
When preparing against Daniel Eriksson, expect 1.e4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (72% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (88%).
Our database contains 70 games by Daniel Eriksson, covering Feb 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Eriksson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel 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 | 1,659 | 1,687 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 70 | 30 | 18 | 22 | 42.9% |
| As White | 36 | 19 | 10 | 7 | 52.8% |
| As Black | 34 | 11 | 8 | 15 | 32.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Eriksson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Eriksson's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 33 | 91.7% | 65.2% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 8.3% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 65.2% score
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Eriksson usually continues Nf3 (79.2% score)
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Eriksson usually continues c3 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Eriksson usually continues d4 (57.1% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 8% of White games, 83.3% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Eriksson usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Eriksson usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (33% of these games) — Eriksson usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 13 | 72.2% | 53.8% |
| c5 | 3 | 16.7% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 87.5% | 14.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
Daniel Eriksson's chess games
All 70 games by Daniel Eriksson in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2017 - 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: 30 wins, 18 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 11 | 7/3/1 | 63.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C99 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2020 | David Nygren | 2,278 | chT-SWE 1920 Superettan | C02 |
| Nov 2018 | Johan Henriksson | 2,262 | chT-SWE 1819 Superettan | B16 |
| Jul 2022 | David Lundberg | 2,219 | ch-SWE Masters | C45 |
| Jan 2019 | Stephan Wagner | 2,218 | chT-SWE 1819 Superettan | B01 |
| Feb 2019 | Victor Larsson | 2,201 | chT-SWE 1819 Superettan | A46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SWE 1920 Superettan | 2020 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,160 |
| Stockholm Junior DM | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,020 |
| ch-SWE U20 qaul | 2005 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,128 |
| ch-SWE Masters | 2022 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,341 |
| 51st Rilton Cup | 2024 | 6 | 1.5 | 2,024 |
| Skelleftea Solett Open | 1999 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,998 |
| chT-Nordic U20 | 2000 | 6 | 2.5 | – |
| ch-Nordic School U20 | 2003 | 5 | 4.5 | 1,704 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Eriksson's chess games?
70 games by Daniel Eriksson, from Feb 2017 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 Eriksson has played.
What does Daniel Eriksson play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Daniel Eriksson opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Eriksson answers 1...e5 (72% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (88% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games).
What openings does Daniel Eriksson play as White?
As White, Daniel Eriksson's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (11 games, 63.6% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (7 games, 42.9% win rate); French: Advance Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Eriksson play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Eriksson most often plays: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Bishop's Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Daniel Eriksson's FIDE rating?
Daniel Eriksson is currently rated 1,659 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,687 (Dec 2024).
How many games has Daniel Eriksson played?
Our database contains 70 games by Daniel Eriksson, covering Feb 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 18 draws, 22 losses (42.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Eriksson?
70 games by Daniel 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.