Prepare against Goran Rorvall
Sweden · World #12,706 classical · FIDE ID 1700650
Our database contains 160 games by Goran Rorvall, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Goran Rorvall's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Goran Rorvall 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 | 2,132 | 2,320 | Jul 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,124 | 2,164 | Sep 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 160 | 54 | 43 | 63 | 33.8% |
| As White | 84 | 33 | 22 | 29 | 39.3% |
| As Black | 76 | 21 | 21 | 34 | 27.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Goran Rorvall's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Goran Rorvall's side.
First moves as White (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 84 | 100.0% | 52.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 52.4% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Rorvall usually continues Nf3 (36.9% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Rorvall usually continues Nf3 (68.2% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Rorvall usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 36 | 80.0% | 40.3% |
| d6 | 8 | 17.8% | 43.8% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 94.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
Goran Rorvall's chess games
All 160 games by Goran Rorvall 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: 54 wins, 43 draws, 63 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 17 | 4/5/8 | 23.5% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 21 | 5/7/9 | 23.8% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D34 | Catalan | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A30 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1993 | Jonas Barkhagen | 2,410 | Avesta Open | B40 |
| Jan 1976 | Christer Niklasson | 2,380 | ch-SWE | B08 |
| Jan 1977 | Lars Karlsson | 2,370 | ch-SWE | C01 |
| Jan 1976 | Konstanty Kaiszauri | 2,360 | ch-SWE | B09 |
| Jan 1979 | Dan Cramling | 2,355 | ch-SWE | C70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SWE | 1983 | 86 | 38.5 | 2,316 |
| ch-U20 World 12 Final B | 1973 | 11 | 6.5 | – |
| 8th Hallsberg U18 Open | 1973 | 9 | 6 | – |
| chT2-SWE 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 2,164 |
| ch-Nordic | 1979 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,322 |
| ch-World U20 12 Preliminaries B | 1973 | 7 | 4 | – |
| SWE Cup | 2017 | 6 | 1 | 1,983 |
| Rilton Cup-07 1977/78 | 1978 | 6 | 4 | 2,491 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Goran Rorvall's chess games?
160 games by Goran Rorvall, 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 Goran Rorvall has played.
What does Goran Rorvall play on the first move as White?
Across 84 games with White in our database, Goran Rorvall opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Goran Rorvall answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...d6 (18% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Goran Rorvall play as White?
As White, Goran Rorvall's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (17 games, 23.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 84 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Goran Rorvall play as Black?
As Black, Goran Rorvall most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (21 games, 23.8% win rate); Pirc Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 76 games.
What is Goran Rorvall's FIDE rating?
Goran Rorvall is currently rated 2,132 in classical chess, 2,124 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,320 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Goran Rorvall played?
Our database contains 160 games by Goran Rorvall, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 54 wins, 43 draws, 63 losses (33.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Goran Rorvall?
160 games by Goran Rorvall 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.