Prepare against Harald Logdahl
FM · Sweden · World #8,332 classical · FIDE ID 1702734
Our database contains 343 games by Harald Logdahl, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Harald Logdahl's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Harald Logdahl 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 | 2,199 | 2,309 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,201 | 2,280 | Jan 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,174 | 2,271 | May 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 343 | 122 | 95 | 126 | 35.6% |
| As White | 161 | 71 | 43 | 47 | 44.1% |
| As Black | 182 | 51 | 52 | 79 | 28.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Harald Logdahl's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Harald Logdahl's side.
First moves as White (161 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 156 | 96.9% | 58.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 58.0% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Logdahl usually continues Nc3 (53.8% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Logdahl usually continues Nc3 (63.6% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Logdahl usually continues d4 (63.6% score)
- 1.f4 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Logdahl usually continues fxe5 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Logdahl usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 76 | 100.0% | 48.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 38 | 54.3% | 28.9% |
| d5 | 22 | 31.4% | 31.8% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 10.0% | 35.7% |
| c5 | 3 | 4.3% | 16.7% |
Harald Logdahl's chess games
All 343 games by Harald Logdahl 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: 122 wins, 95 draws, 126 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 39 | 15/12/12 | 38.5% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 21 | 9/8/4 | 42.9% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 15 | 6/4/5 | 40.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 14 | 3/2/9 | 21.4% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A36 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 66 | 20/23/23 | 30.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 43 | 8/10/25 | 18.6% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 17 | 3/5/9 | 17.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A05 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2004 | Jasper Rom | 2,571 | — | B05 |
| Aug 2007 | Pontus Carlsson | 2,480 | Taby Scandinavian Open | B05 |
| Sep 2011 | Erik Blomqvist | 2,469 | Vasteras Open | A25 |
| Mar 2009 | Johan Ingbrandt | 2,469 | chT2-SWE 0809 | C26 |
| Dec 2001 | Mark Taimanov | 2,439 | 31st Rilton Cup | A36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chB-SWE | 2019 | 53 | 21 | 2,187 |
| Hallstahammar Open | 2004 | 19 | 12.5 | 2,320 |
| Stockholm Elo | 2000 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,251 |
| Stockholm Open | 2012 | 17 | 8 | 2,105 |
| ch-SWE qualB | 1997 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,306 |
| chT-SWE 0102 | 2002 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,367 |
| Budapest FS11 IM | 2000 | 11 | 6 | 2,312 |
| 51st Rilton Cup | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,264 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Harald Logdahl's chess games?
343 games by Harald Logdahl, 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 Harald Logdahl has played.
What does Harald Logdahl play on the first move as White?
Across 161 games with White in our database, Harald Logdahl opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.f4 (1% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Harald Logdahl answers 1...Nf6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (54% of games), 1...d5 (31% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games).
What openings does Harald Logdahl play as White?
As White, Harald Logdahl's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (39 games, 38.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (21 games, 42.9% win rate); Vienna Game (15 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 161 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Harald Logdahl play as Black?
As Black, Harald Logdahl most often plays: Alekhine Defense (66 games, 30.3% win rate); Dutch Defense (43 games, 18.6% win rate); Queen's Gambit (17 games, 17.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 182 games.
What is Harald Logdahl's FIDE rating?
Harald Logdahl is currently rated 2,199 in classical chess, 2,201 in rapid and 2,174 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,309 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Harald Logdahl played?
Our database contains 343 games by Harald Logdahl, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 122 wins, 95 draws, 126 losses (35.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Harald Logdahl?
343 games by Harald Logdahl 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.