Prepare against Henrik 1974 Karlsson
Sweden · World #112,198 classical · FIDE ID 1726226
When preparing against Henrik 1974 Karlsson, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%).
Our database contains 33 games by Henrik 1974 Karlsson, covering Nov 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Henrik 1974 Karlsson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Henrik 1974 Karlsson 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 | 1,695 | 1,832 | Aug 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,797 | 1,805 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,714 | 1,787 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 6 | 9 | 18 | 18.2% |
| As White | 18 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 22.2% |
| As Black | 15 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 13.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Henrik 1974 Karlsson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Henrik 1974 Karlsson's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 94.4% | 38.2% |
| d4 | 1 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 38.2% score
- …c5 (71% of these games) — Karlsson usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Karlsson usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …c6 (6% of these games) — Karlsson usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Karlsson usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 9 | 100.0% | 27.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 80.0% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Henrik 1974 Karlsson's chess games
All 33 games by Henrik 1974 Karlsson in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2013 - 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: 6 wins, 9 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B58 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2018 | Andre Jaeger | 1,974 | 5th Prague Summer Open B | B23 |
| Aug 2018 | Petr Tichy | 1,920 | 5th Prague Summer Open B | B23 |
| Mar 2019 | Jan Zidu | 1,884 | Prague-E | B34 |
| Aug 2018 | Ladislav Kalvach | 1,815 | 5th Prague Summer Open B | C06 |
| Jan 2022 | Jiri Kral | 1,498 | 20th Prague Open B | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prague-E | 2019 | 9 | 3 | 1,677 |
| 5th Prague Summer Open B | 2018 | 6 | 3 | 1,922 |
| Prague Summer Open B 3rd | 2016 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,774 |
| 8th Prague Summer Open B | 2021 | 4 | 1 | 1,532 |
| Prague Summer Open-B 7th | 2020 | 3 | 1 | 1,533 |
| 20th Prague Open B | 2022 | 3 | 1 | 1,521 |
| Prague Summer Open B 10th | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,445 |
| 9th Prague Summer Open B | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1,465 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Henrik 1974 Karlsson's chess games?
33 games by Henrik 1974 Karlsson, from Nov 2013 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 Henrik 1974 Karlsson has played.
What does Henrik 1974 Karlsson play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Henrik 1974 Karlsson opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Henrik 1974 Karlsson answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games).
What openings does Henrik 1974 Karlsson play as White?
As White, Henrik 1974 Karlsson's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Scotch Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Henrik 1974 Karlsson play as Black?
As Black, Henrik 1974 Karlsson most often plays: French: Classical Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Henrik 1974 Karlsson's FIDE rating?
Henrik 1974 Karlsson is currently rated 1,695 in classical chess, 1,797 in rapid and 1,714 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,832 (Aug 2024).
How many games has Henrik 1974 Karlsson played?
Our database contains 33 games by Henrik 1974 Karlsson, covering Nov 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 6 wins, 9 draws, 18 losses (18.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Henrik 1974 Karlsson?
33 games by Henrik 1974 Karlsson 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.