Prepare against Erik Hedman
IM · Sweden · World #5,115 classical · FIDE ID 1702351
Our database contains 1,012 games by Erik Hedman, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Erik Hedman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Erik Hedman 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 | 2,270 | 2,401 | Jul 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,340 | 2,363 | Aug 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,313 | 2,374 | Apr 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,012 | 393 | 347 | 272 | 38.8% |
| As White | 501 | 213 | 168 | 120 | 42.5% |
| As Black | 511 | 180 | 179 | 152 | 35.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Erik Hedman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Erik Hedman's side.
First moves as White (501 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 284 | 56.7% | 59.5% |
| e4 | 185 | 36.9% | 60.8% |
| Nf3 | 28 | 5.6% | 46.4% |
| g3 | 3 | 0.6% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 57% of White games, 59.5% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Hedman usually continues c4 (59.4% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Hedman usually continues c4 (57.8% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Hedman usually continues c4 (61.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 37% of White games, 60.8% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Hedman usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Hedman usually continues Nf3 (59.7% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Hedman usually continues d4 (64.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (233 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 156 | 67.0% | 57.7% |
| e6 | 43 | 18.5% | 57.0% |
| d6 | 14 | 6.0% | 46.4% |
| e5 | 12 | 5.2% | 62.5% |
| c6 | 7 | 3.0% | 71.4% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (180 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 128 | 71.1% | 48.4% |
| d5 | 26 | 14.4% | 34.6% |
| c5 | 12 | 6.7% | 54.2% |
| e6 | 11 | 6.1% | 45.5% |
| f5 | 3 | 1.7% | 33.3% |
Erik Hedman's chess games
All 1,012 games by Erik Hedman in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 393 wins, 347 draws, 272 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D47 | Slav Defense | 40 | 12/16/12 | 30.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 29 | 13/10/6 | 44.8% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 26 | 12/6/8 | 46.2% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 26 | 11/7/8 | 42.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 25 | 14/8/3 | 56.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 21 | 6/10/5 | 28.6% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 20 | 13/2/5 | 65.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 18 | 7/6/5 | 38.9% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 18 | 5/7/6 | 27.8% |
| E04 | Catalan | 17 | 9/2/6 | 52.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 71 | 27/23/21 | 38.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 69 | 26/28/15 | 37.7% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 37 | 12/16/9 | 32.4% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 25 | 10/5/10 | 40.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 24 | 6/10/8 | 25.0% |
| A33 | English Opening | 15 | 6/6/3 | 40.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 14 | 4/4/6 | 28.6% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
| E05 | Catalan | 14 | 3/6/5 | 21.4% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 12 | 4/7/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2002 | Ferdinand Hellers | 2,605 | chT-SWE 0102 | D82 |
| Jul 2012 | Nils Grandelius | 2,570 | ch-SWE | A66 |
| Mar 2001 | Stellan Brynell | 2,563 | chT-SWE 0001 | C06 |
| Apr 2017 | Eduardas Rozentalis | 2,540 | Fagernes TV2 GM Open | E11 |
| Apr 2019 | Marani Rajendran Venkatesh | 2,517 | 21st Dubai Open | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SWE | 2012 | 48 | 17.5 | 2,332 |
| Norrkoeping Easter Open | 2022 | 40 | 23.5 | 2,275 |
| chB-SWE | 2011 | 22 | 15.5 | 2,459 |
| ch-EU U18 | 1994 | 20 | 10 | 2,303 |
| Salongernas IM | 1999 | 18 | 9 | 2,353 |
| Helsingborg B | 1991 | 15 | 6 | 2,132 |
| ch-SWE U20 | 1992 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,304 |
| Hallstahammar Open | 2004 | 14 | 9.5 | 2,448 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Erik Hedman's chess games?
1,012 games by Erik Hedman, from Apr 2003 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 Erik Hedman has played.
What does Erik Hedman play on the first move as White?
Across 501 games with White in our database, Erik Hedman opens with 1.d4 (57% of games), 1.e4 (37% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Erik Hedman answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games).
What openings does Erik Hedman play as White?
As White, Erik Hedman's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (40 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian (29 games, 44.8% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (26 games, 46.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 501 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Erik Hedman play as Black?
As Black, Erik Hedman most often plays: Benoni Defense (71 games, 38.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (69 games, 37.7% win rate); Sicilian (37 games, 32.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 511 games.
What is Erik Hedman's FIDE rating?
Erik Hedman is currently rated 2,270 in classical chess, 2,340 in rapid and 2,313 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,401 (Jul 2009).
How many games has Erik Hedman played?
Our database contains 1,012 games by Erik Hedman, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 393 wins, 347 draws, 272 losses (38.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Erik Hedman?
1,012 games by Erik Hedman 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.