Prepare against Hakan Sternlund
Sweden · World #15,422 classical · FIDE ID 1712586
Our database contains 33 games by Hakan Sternlund, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hakan Sternlund's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hakan Sternlund 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 | 2,101 | 2,133 | Mar 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,101 | 2,108 | Apr 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,994 | 2,126 | Jun 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 2 | 16 | 15 | 6.1% |
| As White | 27 | 2 | 15 | 10 | 7.4% |
| As Black | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hakan Sternlund's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hakan Sternlund's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 26 | 96.3% | 34.6% |
| e4 | 1 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 96% of White games, 34.6% score
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Sternlund usually continues Nc3 (28.6% score)
- …g6 (15% of these games) — Sternlund usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Sternlund usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c6 (100% of these games) — Sternlund usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 2 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 75.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
Hakan Sternlund's chess games
All 33 games by Hakan Sternlund in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2009 - 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: 2 wins, 16 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A89 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D41 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D56 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D33 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D33 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2020 | Matti Svenn | 2,187 | chT-SWE 1920 Superettan | E63 |
| Jan 2019 | Ghazi Al-Saadi Ali | 1,983 | chT-SWE 1819 Elite | A28 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-SWE 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 4 | 2,248 |
| chT2-SWE 0809 | 2009 | 9 | 2 | 2,109 |
| chT-SWE 1516 Superettan | 2016 | 4 | 1 | 1,981 |
| chT-SWE 1819 Elite | 2019 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,098 |
| Norrkoeping Easter Open | 2018 | 3 | 0 | 1,833 |
| chT-SWE 1920 Superettan | 2020 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,273 |
| SWE Cup | 2013 | 1 | 0 | 1,961 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hakan Sternlund's chess games?
33 games by Hakan Sternlund, from Apr 2009 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 Hakan Sternlund has played.
What does Hakan Sternlund play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Hakan Sternlund opens with 1.c4 (96% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hakan Sternlund answers 1...d6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does Hakan Sternlund play as White?
As White, Hakan Sternlund's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hakan Sternlund play as Black?
As Black, Hakan Sternlund most often plays: Catalan (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 6 games.
What is Hakan Sternlund's FIDE rating?
Hakan Sternlund is currently rated 2,101 in classical chess, 2,101 in rapid and 1,994 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,133 (Mar 2022).
How many games has Hakan Sternlund played?
Our database contains 33 games by Hakan Sternlund, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 2 wins, 16 draws, 15 losses (6.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hakan Sternlund?
33 games by Hakan Sternlund 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.