Prepare against Efraim Laksman
Sweden · World #7,612 classical · FIDE ID 1706195
Our database contains 74 games by Efraim Laksman, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Efraim Laksman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Efraim Laksman 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 | 2,212 | 2,238 | Jan 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,181 | 2,216 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 31 | 23 | 20 | 41.9% |
| As White | 23 | 11 | 4 | 8 | 47.8% |
| As Black | 51 | 20 | 19 | 12 | 39.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Efraim Laksman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Efraim Laksman's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 11 | 47.8% | 54.5% |
| e4 | 4 | 17.4% | 62.5% |
| d4 | 3 | 13.0% | 33.3% |
| f4 | 1 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 48% of White games, 54.5% score
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Laksman usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Laksman usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (18% of these games) — Laksman usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 17% of White games, 62.5% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Laksman usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Laksman usually continues e5 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (25% of these games) — Laksman usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 50.0% | 76.9% |
| e5 | 5 | 19.2% | 80.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 15.4% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 2 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 100.0% | 47.4% |
Efraim Laksman's chess games
All 74 games by Efraim Laksman 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: 31 wins, 23 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A17 | English Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A89 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Mieses Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B31 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A70 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E01 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A72 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2009 | Harald Logdahl | 2,310 | chB-SWE | B03 |
| Mar 2012 | Oskar Von Bahr | 2,284 | chT2-SWE 1112 | B35 |
| Mar 2011 | Goran Rorvall | 2,259 | chT2-SWE 1011 | B50 |
| Jul 2009 | Anton Frisk Kockum | 2,255 | chB-SWE | A89 |
| Mar 2009 | Lucas Wickstrom | 2,255 | chT2-SWE 0809 | E01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chB-SWE | 2009 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,255 |
| chT2-SWE 0809 | 2009 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,488 |
| 28th Politiken Cup | 2006 | 9 | 5 | 2,232 |
| chT2-SWE 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 7 | 2,407 |
| Malmo Open U20 | 1999 | 8 | 5 | 2,215 |
| chT2-SWE 0910 | 2010 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,111 |
| chT2-SWE 1112 | 2012 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,262 |
| chC-SWE Open | 2010 | 5 | 3 | 2,233 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Efraim Laksman's chess games?
74 games by Efraim Laksman, 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 Efraim Laksman has played.
What does Efraim Laksman play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Efraim Laksman opens with 1.c4 (48% of games), 1.e4 (17% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Efraim Laksman answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games), 1...Nf6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Efraim Laksman play as White?
As White, Efraim Laksman's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Efraim Laksman play as Black?
As Black, Efraim Laksman most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 51 games.
What is Efraim Laksman's FIDE rating?
Efraim Laksman is currently rated 2,212 in classical chess, 2,181 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,238 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Efraim Laksman played?
Our database contains 74 games by Efraim Laksman, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 23 draws, 20 losses (41.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Efraim Laksman?
74 games by Efraim Laksman 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.