Prepare against Emil Hermansson
IM · Sweden · World #1,855 classical · FIDE ID 1701878
Our database contains 729 games by Emil Hermansson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Emil Hermansson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Emil Hermansson 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 | 2,390 | 2,486 | Jul 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,319 | 2,446 | Jan 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,452 | 2,474 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 729 | 276 | 267 | 186 | 37.9% |
| As White | 381 | 162 | 136 | 83 | 42.5% |
| As Black | 348 | 114 | 131 | 103 | 32.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Emil Hermansson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Emil Hermansson's side.
First moves as White (381 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 354 | 92.9% | 60.9% |
| d4 | 19 | 5.0% | 52.6% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 1.6% | 58.3% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 60.9% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Hermansson usually continues Nf3 (59.2% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Hermansson usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Hermansson usually continues d4 (57.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 52.6% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Hermansson usually continues c4 (35.0% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Hermansson usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Hermansson usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (166 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 65 | 39.2% | 51.5% |
| c5 | 56 | 33.7% | 57.1% |
| e5 | 20 | 12.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 16 | 9.6% | 40.6% |
| e6 | 9 | 5.4% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (113 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 97 | 85.8% | 51.5% |
| d5 | 13 | 11.5% | 46.2% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Emil Hermansson's chess games
All 729 games by Emil Hermansson 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: 276 wins, 267 draws, 186 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 77 | 28/27/22 | 36.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 36 | 16/11/9 | 44.4% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 34 | 20/8/6 | 58.8% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 28 | 10/11/7 | 35.7% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 13 | 4/6/3 | 30.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 13 | 7/3/3 | 53.8% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 12 | 5/5/2 | 41.7% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 11 | 2/7/2 | 18.2% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 9 | 6/3/0 | 66.7% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 9 | 5/4/0 | 55.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 31 | 10/13/8 | 32.3% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 20 | 7/9/4 | 35.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 19 | 6/10/3 | 31.6% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 18 | 6/7/5 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 17 | 6/4/7 | 35.3% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 16 | 4/5/7 | 25.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 15 | 7/5/3 | 46.7% |
| A16 | English Opening | 13 | 3/5/5 | 23.1% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2007 | Erwin L'Ami | 2,617 | 15th Sigeman & Co | B19 |
| Jul 2005 | Evgenij Agrest | 2,592 | ch-SWE | D85 |
| Jan 2005 | Einar J Gausel | 2,588 | chT-SWE 0405 | A30 |
| Mar 2015 | Vasily Yemelin | 2,568 | chT-FIN 1415 | C67 |
| Mar 2003 | Alexander Matros | 2,542 | chT-SWE 0203 | D15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SWE | 2005 | 52 | 21 | 2,340 |
| Budapest FS05 GM | 2003 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,387 |
| chT-SWE 0001 | 2001 | 11 | 8 | 2,604 |
| Marianske Lazne GM A1 | 2008 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,284 |
| Marianske Lazne GM | 2007 | 11 | 7 | 2,536 |
| Bucharest May Roses Cup | 2006 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,479 |
| chT-SWE 0203 | 2003 | 11 | 8 | 2,589 |
| Skelleftea Solett Open | 2001 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,194 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Emil Hermansson's chess games?
729 games by Emil Hermansson, 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 Emil Hermansson has played.
What does Emil Hermansson play on the first move as White?
Across 381 games with White in our database, Emil Hermansson opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Emil Hermansson answers 1...c6 (39% of games), 1...c5 (34% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games).
What openings does Emil Hermansson play as White?
As White, Emil Hermansson's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (77 games, 36.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (36 games, 44.4% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (34 games, 58.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 381 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Emil Hermansson play as Black?
As Black, Emil Hermansson most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (31 games, 32.3% win rate); Slav Defense (20 games, 35.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (19 games, 31.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 348 games.
What is Emil Hermansson's FIDE rating?
Emil Hermansson is currently rated 2,390 in classical chess, 2,319 in rapid and 2,452 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,486 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Emil Hermansson played?
Our database contains 729 games by Emil Hermansson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 276 wins, 267 draws, 186 losses (37.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Emil Hermansson?
729 games by Emil Hermansson 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.