Prepare against Daniel Larsson
Sweden · World #17,561 classical · FIDE ID 1709984
Our database contains 88 games by Daniel Larsson, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Larsson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Larsson 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 | 2,079 | 2,095 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,997 | 2,001 | Nov 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,034 | 2,063 | Jan 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 31 | 16 | 41 | 35.2% |
| As White | 47 | 17 | 7 | 23 | 36.2% |
| As Black | 41 | 14 | 9 | 18 | 34.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Larsson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Larsson's side.
First moves as White (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 41 | 87.2% | 46.3% |
| d4 | 5 | 10.6% | 30.0% |
| c3 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 46.3% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Larsson usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Larsson usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Larsson usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 11% of White games, 30.0% score
- …d5 (60% of these games) — Larsson usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (20% of these games) — Larsson usually continues f4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Larsson usually continues f4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 47.6% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 8 | 38.1% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 14.3% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 10 | 62.5% | 55.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Daniel Larsson's chess games
All 88 games by Daniel Larsson in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2005 - 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: 31 wins, 16 draws, 41 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A43 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2010 | Mats Sjoberg | 2,340 | chT2-SWE 0910 | B42 |
| Jan 2008 | Odin Blikra Vea | 2,168 | 6th Gibraltar Masters | C06 |
| Jun 2009 | Jonatan Berggren | 2,141 | Stockholm U20 | C02 |
| Oct 2007 | Peter Wahl | 2,100 | 4th Calvia Open | A90 |
| Jul 2008 | Daniel Eriksson | 2,088 | Stockholm Junior DM | B28 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SWE U20 | 2009 | 13 | 6 | 2,064 |
| 6th Gibraltar Masters | 2008 | 10 | 4 | 2,139 |
| chT2-SWE 0910 | 2010 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,020 |
| Stockholm Junior DM | 2008 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,941 |
| Stockholm U20 | 2009 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,082 |
| Siracusa Open | 2006 | 9 | 6 | 1,939 |
| 4th Calvia Open | 2007 | 7 | 2 | 1,970 |
| Gibraltar Challengers-B | 2008 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,068 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Larsson's chess games?
88 games by Daniel Larsson, from Apr 2005 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 Larsson has played.
What does Daniel Larsson play on the first move as White?
Across 47 games with White in our database, Daniel Larsson opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games), 1.c3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Larsson answers 1...e5 (48% of games), 1...e6 (38% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (63% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games).
What openings does Daniel Larsson play as White?
As White, Daniel Larsson's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 27.3% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Owen Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 47 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Larsson play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Larsson most often plays: Horwitz Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.
What is Daniel Larsson's FIDE rating?
Daniel Larsson is currently rated 2,079 in classical chess, 1,997 in rapid and 2,034 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,095 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Daniel Larsson played?
Our database contains 88 games by Daniel Larsson, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 16 draws, 41 losses (35.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Larsson?
88 games by Daniel Larsson 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.