Prepare against Harald Ljung
Sweden · World #11,837 classical · FIDE ID 1738178
Our database contains 75 games by Harald Ljung, covering Feb 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Harald Ljung's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Harald Ljung 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 | 2,143 | 2,211 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,004 | 2,004 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,080 | 2,080 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 32 | 17 | 26 | 42.7% |
| As White | 39 | 17 | 12 | 10 | 43.6% |
| As Black | 36 | 15 | 5 | 16 | 41.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Harald Ljung's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Harald Ljung's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 38 | 97.4% | 57.9% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 57.9% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Ljung usually continues Nf3 (46.9% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Ljung usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Ljung usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Ljung usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 100.0% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 80.0% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Harald Ljung's chess games
All 75 games by Harald Ljung in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2016 - 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: 32 wins, 17 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E39 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| E01 | Catalan | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Grob's Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D78 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | Milton Pantzar | 2,463 | TCh-SWE Elitserien | A06 |
| Mar 2025 | F Lukez | 2,267 | TCh-SWE Elitserien | A40 |
| Jun 2026 | Christopher Krantz | 2,235 | Schack-SM 2026 | Mästarklassen | D02 |
| Mar 2025 | Felix Tuomainen | 2,231 | TCh-SWE Elitserien | D15 |
| Jan 2025 | Ma Ferro | 2,219 | 52nd Rilton Cup 2024-25 | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elite Hotels Vaxjo Open | 2026 | 12 | 8 | 2,209 |
| Schack-SM 2026 | SM-Blixten | 2026 | 10 | 7 | 2,238 |
| 52nd Rilton Cup 2024-25 | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,150 |
| Uppsala Young Champions 10th | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 2,103 |
| 51st Rilton Cup | 2024 | 8 | 2 | 2,000 |
| Schack-SM 2026 | Mästarklassen | 2026 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,187 |
| Gothenburg Kvibergspelen | 2023 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,151 |
| Norrkoeping Easter Open | 2024 | 4 | 1 | 2,001 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Harald Ljung's chess games?
75 games by Harald Ljung, from Feb 2016 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 Harald Ljung has played.
What does Harald Ljung play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Harald Ljung opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Harald Ljung answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Harald Ljung play as White?
As White, Harald Ljung's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Harald Ljung play as Black?
As Black, Harald Ljung most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Catalan (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Harald Ljung's FIDE rating?
Harald Ljung is currently rated 2,143 in classical chess, 2,004 in rapid and 2,080 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,211 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Harald Ljung played?
Our database contains 75 games by Harald Ljung, covering Feb 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 17 draws, 26 losses (42.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Harald Ljung?
75 games by Harald Ljung 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.