Prepare against Emanuel Sundin
Sweden · World #10,166 classical · FIDE ID 1719173
When preparing against Emanuel Sundin, expect 1.e4 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (69%).
Our database contains 117 games by Emanuel Sundin, covering Apr 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Emanuel Sundin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Emanuel Sundin 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 | 2,167 | 2,169 | Sep 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,102 | 2,141 | Jan 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,076 | 2,076 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 117 | 36 | 26 | 55 | 30.8% |
| As White | 56 | 17 | 13 | 26 | 30.4% |
| As Black | 61 | 19 | 13 | 29 | 31.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Emanuel Sundin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Emanuel Sundin's side.
First moves as White (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 41 | 73.2% | 42.7% |
| d4 | 15 | 26.8% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 73% of White games, 42.7% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Sundin usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Sundin usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Sundin usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 27% of White games, 40.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Sundin usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Sundin usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Sundin usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 57.9% | 59.1% |
| e5 | 6 | 31.6% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 10.5% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 68.6% | 39.6% |
| d5 | 9 | 25.7% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 5.7% | 0.0% |
Emanuel Sundin's chess games
All 117 games by Emanuel Sundin in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2013 - Aug 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: 36 wins, 26 draws, 55 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B22 | French Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D00 | London System | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2024 | Kristian Stuvik Holm | 2,492 | Norrkoeping Easter Open | A52 |
| Oct 2018 | Kaan Kucuksari | 2,327 | Uppsala Young Champions | B42 |
| Apr 2022 | Das Soham | 2,303 | Norrkoeping Easter Open | D00 |
| Mar 2024 | Leo Crevatin | 2,259 | Norrkoeping Easter Open | E11 |
| Jan 2020 | Malte Burwick | 2,254 | Sundsvall Open | E69 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SWE U20 | 2019 | 18 | 6.5 | 2,096 |
| Ostersund Storsjodraget Open | 2024 | 14 | 9.5 | 2,142 |
| Norrkoeping Easter Open | 2024 | 12 | 4.5 | 2,208 |
| Sundsvall Open | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,226 |
| Uppsala Young Champions | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,169 |
| 48th Rilton Cup | 2019 | 8 | 1 | 1,934 |
| 26th Pardubice Open Rapid | 2015 | 7 | 1 | 1,781 |
| ch-SWE Masters | 2022 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,017 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Emanuel Sundin's chess games?
117 games by Emanuel Sundin, from Apr 2013 to Aug 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 Emanuel Sundin has played.
What does Emanuel Sundin play on the first move as White?
Across 56 games with White in our database, Emanuel Sundin opens with 1.e4 (73% of games), 1.d4 (27% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Emanuel Sundin answers 1...c5 (58% of games), 1...e5 (32% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...d5 (26% of games), 1...f5 (6% of games).
What openings does Emanuel Sundin play as White?
As White, Emanuel Sundin's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 42.9% win rate); French Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 56 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Emanuel Sundin play as Black?
As Black, Emanuel Sundin most often plays: Budapest Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); London System (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 61 games.
What is Emanuel Sundin's FIDE rating?
Emanuel Sundin is currently rated 2,167 in classical chess, 2,102 in rapid and 2,076 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,169 (Sep 2018).
How many games has Emanuel Sundin played?
Our database contains 117 games by Emanuel Sundin, covering Apr 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 26 draws, 55 losses (30.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Emanuel Sundin?
117 games by Emanuel Sundin 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.