Prepare against Ingvar Carlsson
Sweden · World #29,445 classical · FIDE ID 1702670
Our database contains 117 games by Ingvar Carlsson, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ingvar Carlsson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ingvar Carlsson 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 | 1,989 | 2,154 | Jul 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,994 | 2,070 | Sep 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,028 | 2,121 | May 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 117 | 29 | 44 | 44 | 24.8% |
| As White | 62 | 16 | 26 | 20 | 25.8% |
| As Black | 55 | 13 | 18 | 24 | 23.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ingvar Carlsson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ingvar Carlsson's side.
First moves as White (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 61 | 98.4% | 46.7% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 46.7% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Carlsson usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Carlsson usually continues Nf3 (67.9% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Carlsson usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Carlsson usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 50.0% | 57.1% |
| e6 | 14 | 50.0% | 42.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 14 | 87.5% | 35.7% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 12.5% | 25.0% |
Ingvar Carlsson's chess games
All 117 games by Ingvar Carlsson 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: 29 wins, 44 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 8 | 0/6/2 | 0.0% |
| C59 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 0/5/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B82 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C52 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 18 | 2/8/8 | 11.1% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| B79 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2017 | Jean-Luc Seret | 2,381 | WchT Seniors 65 | C11 |
| Jan 1999 | Daniel Carlsson | 2,379 | chT-SWE 9899 | B74 |
| Jan 2007 | Inna Agrest | 2,354 | chT-SWE 0607 | C59 |
| Jan 2002 | Erik Hedman | 2,342 | Norrkoeping Easter Open | A88 |
| Jan 1992 | Karl Johan Moberg | 2,320 | chB-SWE | B79 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WchT Seniors 65 | 2020 | 20 | 10.5 | 2,187 |
| chB-SWE | 1992 | 16 | 8 | 2,272 |
| ch-SWE B2 | 1996 | 13 | 3.5 | 2,049 |
| ch-SWE | 1981 | 13 | 3 | 2,072 |
| chT-SWE 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 4 | 2,130 |
| Schack-SM 2026 | Veteran-SM 65+ | 2026 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,019 |
| chT-EU Seniors | 2014 | 7 | 3 | 2,068 |
| chT-SWE 0506 | 2006 | 6 | 2 | 2,036 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ingvar Carlsson's chess games?
117 games by Ingvar Carlsson, 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 Ingvar Carlsson has played.
What does Ingvar Carlsson play on the first move as White?
Across 62 games with White in our database, Ingvar Carlsson opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.f4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ingvar Carlsson answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...e6 (50% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (88% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games).
What openings does Ingvar Carlsson play as White?
As White, Ingvar Carlsson's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Attack (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (7 games, 71.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 62 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ingvar Carlsson play as Black?
As Black, Ingvar Carlsson most often plays: Dutch Defense (18 games, 11.1% win rate); French: Classical Variation (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 55 games.
What is Ingvar Carlsson's FIDE rating?
Ingvar Carlsson is currently rated 1,989 in classical chess, 1,994 in rapid and 2,028 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,154 (Jul 2017).
How many games has Ingvar Carlsson played?
Our database contains 117 games by Ingvar Carlsson, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 44 draws, 44 losses (24.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ingvar Carlsson?
117 games by Ingvar Carlsson 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.