Prepare against Erik Alquist
Sweden · World #22,968 classical · FIDE ID 1707701
When preparing against Erik Alquist, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (68% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (97%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 29.4% over 17 games.
Our database contains 171 games by Erik Alquist, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Erik Alquist's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Erik Alquist 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 | 2,033 | 2,095 | Jan 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,974 | 2,081 | Nov 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,939 | 1,968 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 171 | 56 | 33 | 82 | 32.7% |
| As White | 82 | 37 | 18 | 27 | 45.1% |
| As Black | 89 | 19 | 15 | 55 | 21.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Erik Alquist's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Erik Alquist's side.
First moves as White (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 78 | 95.1% | 55.1% |
| d4 | 4 | 4.9% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 55.1% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Alquist usually continues Nf3 (41.4% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Alquist usually continues Nf3 (88.9% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Alquist usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Alquist usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Alquist usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 25 | 67.6% | 36.0% |
| d6 | 7 | 18.9% | 35.7% |
| e5 | 4 | 10.8% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 35 | 97.2% | 20.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
Erik Alquist's chess games
All 171 games by Erik Alquist 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: 56 wins, 33 draws, 82 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B48 | Sicilian | 17 | 5/1/11 | 29.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A48 | London System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2019 | Vlastimil Jansa | 2,436 | 29th Wch Seniors 65 | B80 |
| Jul 2015 | Tom Rydstrom | 2,346 | 37th Politiken Cup | B33 |
| Oct 2024 | Nona Gaprindashvili | 2,243 | 22nd ch-Euro Seniors | B12 |
| Sep 2025 | A Huss | 2,235 | 23rd ch-Euro Seniors | C16 |
| Apr 2025 | B Dauth | 2,228 | Reykjavik Open | C44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2018 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,052 |
| 35th Politiken Cup | 2013 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,072 |
| 37th Politiken Cup | 2015 | 10 | 6 | 2,119 |
| Stockholm Open | 2014 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,087 |
| chT2-SWE 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 3 | 2,040 |
| 27th Heraklion Open | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 1,868 |
| 34th Rilton Cup | 2005 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,993 |
| Reinstorf Open | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 1,853 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Erik Alquist's chess games?
171 games by Erik Alquist, 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 Erik Alquist has played.
What does Erik Alquist play on the first move as White?
Across 82 games with White in our database, Erik Alquist opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Erik Alquist answers 1...c5 (68% of games), 1...d6 (19% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (97% of games), 1...f5 (3% of games).
What openings does Erik Alquist play as White?
As White, Erik Alquist's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 82 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Erik Alquist play as Black?
As Black, Erik Alquist most often plays: King's Indian Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Pirc Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 89 games.
What is Erik Alquist's FIDE rating?
Erik Alquist is currently rated 2,033 in classical chess, 1,974 in rapid and 1,939 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,095 (Jan 2005).
How many games has Erik Alquist played?
Our database contains 171 games by Erik Alquist, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 56 wins, 33 draws, 82 losses (32.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Erik Alquist?
171 games by Erik Alquist 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.