Prepare against Erik Blomqvist
GM · Sweden · World #711 classical · FIDE ID 1709437
When preparing against Erik Blomqvist, expect 1.e4 in 77% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (74% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (57%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation as White, 34.1% over 41 games.
Our database contains 2,530 games by Erik Blomqvist, covering Apr 2005 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Erik Blomqvist's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Erik Blomqvist 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 | 2,482 | 2,574 | Jan 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,476 | 2,571 | Oct 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,517 | 2,519 | Jun 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,530 | 1,207 | 660 | 663 | 47.7% |
| As White | 1,268 | 663 | 307 | 298 | 52.3% |
| As Black | 1,262 | 544 | 353 | 365 | 43.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Erik Blomqvist's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Erik Blomqvist's side.
First moves as White (1,268 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 976 | 77.0% | 64.4% |
| Nf3 | 192 | 15.1% | 65.1% |
| d4 | 78 | 6.2% | 60.9% |
| c4 | 22 | 1.7% | 68.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 77% of White games, 64.4% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Blomqvist usually continues Nf3 (67.1% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Blomqvist usually continues Nf3 (62.6% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Blomqvist usually continues d4 (64.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 15% of White games, 65.1% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Blomqvist usually continues c4 (68.8% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Blomqvist usually continues g3 (63.4% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Blomqvist usually continues c4 (59.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (521 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 384 | 73.7% | 58.7% |
| e5 | 57 | 10.9% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 48 | 9.2% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 22 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 7 | 1.3% | 85.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 0.6% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (503 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 289 | 57.5% | 57.1% |
| Nf6 | 212 | 42.1% | 59.4% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Erik Blomqvist's chess games
All 2,530 games by Erik Blomqvist in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2005 - Sep 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: 1,207 wins, 660 draws, 663 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 165 | 103/22/40 | 62.4% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 78 | 37/27/14 | 47.4% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 57 | 33/10/14 | 57.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 55 | 26/15/14 | 47.3% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 53 | 29/11/13 | 54.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 48 | 22/17/9 | 45.8% |
| A13 | English Opening | 46 | 25/12/9 | 54.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 41 | 14/13/14 | 34.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 33 | 21/5/7 | 63.6% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 33 | 19/5/9 | 57.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 212 | 89/70/53 | 42.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 180 | 92/33/55 | 51.1% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 51 | 25/12/14 | 49.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 50 | 18/20/12 | 36.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 40 | 14/14/12 | 35.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 38 | 20/8/10 | 52.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 37 | 21/6/10 | 56.8% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 37 | 13/12/12 | 35.1% |
| D02 | London System | 35 | 15/10/10 | 42.9% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 35 | 13/9/13 | 37.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2017 | Pavel Eljanov | 2,755 | Sigeman & Co 23rd | C03 |
| Jan 2016 | Chao b Li | 2,751 | 14th Gibraltar Masters | B67 |
| Jan 2021 | Maxim Matlakov | 2,688 | Titled Tue | C13 |
| Mar 2021 | Anton Korobov | 2,683 | Titled Tue | B30 |
| Mar 2022 | Igor Kovalenko | 2,674 | UKR-SWE Solidarity Match | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 391 | 206.5 | 2,335 |
| ch-SWE | 2025 | 121 | 67.5 | 2,515 |
| Vaxjo Open | 2023 | 47 | 36 | 2,447 |
| PRO League Stage | 2020 | 44 | 18.5 | 2,456 |
| ch-SWE U20 | 2007 | 39 | 22.5 | 2,209 |
| Norrkoeping Easter Open | 2015 | 37 | 28.5 | 2,458 |
| Stockholm Challenge | 2019 | 36 | 24.5 | 2,538 |
| Gothenburg Manhem-A | 2019 | 36 | 22.5 | 2,555 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Jung Min Seo (31 games) · Tiger Hillarp Persson (29 games) · Jonny Hector (23 games) · Axel Smith (23 games) · Jonathan Westerberg (16 games) · Milton Pantzar (15 games) · Pia Cramling (14 games) · Nils Grandelius (14 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Erik Blomqvist's chess games?
2,530 games by Erik Blomqvist, from Apr 2005 to Sep 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 Blomqvist has played.
What does Erik Blomqvist play on the first move as White?
Across 1,268 games with White in our database, Erik Blomqvist opens with 1.e4 (77% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Erik Blomqvist answers 1...c5 (74% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (57% of games), 1...Nf6 (42% of games), 1...d6 (0% of games).
What openings does Erik Blomqvist play as White?
As White, Erik Blomqvist's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (165 games, 62.4% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (78 games, 47.4% win rate); French: Advance Variation (57 games, 57.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,268 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Erik Blomqvist play as Black?
As Black, Erik Blomqvist most often plays: Slav Defense (212 games, 42.0% win rate); Sicilian (180 games, 51.1% win rate); Réti Opening (51 games, 49.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,262 games.
What is Erik Blomqvist's FIDE rating?
Erik Blomqvist is currently rated 2,482 in classical chess, 2,476 in rapid and 2,517 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,574 (Jan 2017).
How many games has Erik Blomqvist played?
Our database contains 2,530 games by Erik Blomqvist, covering Apr 2005 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 1,207 wins, 660 draws, 663 losses (47.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Erik Blomqvist?
2,530 games by Erik Blomqvist 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.