Prepare against Isak Sjoberg
FM · Norway · World #4,287 classical · FIDE ID 1521640
Our database contains 386 games by Isak Sjoberg, covering Apr 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Isak Sjoberg's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Isak Sjoberg 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 | 2,295 | 2,342 | Mar 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,205 | 2,205 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,203 | 2,205 | Jan 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 386 | 140 | 100 | 146 | 36.3% |
| As White | 203 | 75 | 59 | 69 | 36.9% |
| As Black | 183 | 65 | 41 | 77 | 35.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Isak Sjoberg's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Isak Sjoberg's side.
First moves as White (203 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 197 | 97.0% | 52.0% |
| h4 | 4 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 52.0% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Sjoberg usually continues Nf3 (53.2% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Sjoberg usually continues Nf3 (52.3% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Sjoberg usually continues d4 (47.7% score)
- 1.h4 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (75% of these games) — Sjoberg usually continues d3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Sjoberg usually continues h5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 64 | 78.0% | 48.4% |
| c5 | 15 | 18.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 72 | 98.6% | 47.9% |
| f6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Isak Sjoberg's chess games
All 386 games by Isak Sjoberg in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2014 - 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: 140 wins, 100 draws, 146 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 42 | 15/12/15 | 35.7% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 23 | 10/8/5 | 43.5% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 16 | 5/4/7 | 31.3% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 23 | 11/4/8 | 47.8% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 18 | 4/6/8 | 22.2% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 15 | 7/2/6 | 46.7% |
| A65 | King's Indian Defense | 12 | 2/4/6 | 16.7% |
| E61 | English Opening | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2022 | Frode Olav Olsen Urkedal | 2,564 | chT-NOR Elite 2122 | B86 |
| Jan 2022 | Shahin Lorparizangeneh | 2,497 | Titled Tue | C47 |
| Feb 2020 | Benjamin Arvola Notkevich | 2,495 | Kragero Open | E63 |
| May 2022 | Aman Hambleton | 2,454 | Titled Tue Early | B50 |
| Jun 2020 | Rune Djurhuus | 2,437 | Oslo Offerspill Open | C03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 56 | 23.5 | 2,238 |
| Oslo Open | 2018 | 23 | 11.5 | 1,882 |
| ch-NOR | 2022 | 18 | 7.5 | 2,309 |
| Kragero Open | 2022 | 15 | 5.5 | 2,183 |
| Karlstad Open | 2019 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,271 |
| ch-EU U16 | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 2,215 |
| 26th ch-EU U14 | 2016 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,768 |
| ch-NOR U18 | 2019 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,285 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Isak Sjoberg's chess games?
386 games by Isak Sjoberg, from Apr 2014 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 Isak Sjoberg has played.
What does Isak Sjoberg play on the first move as White?
Across 203 games with White in our database, Isak Sjoberg opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.h4 (2% of games), 1.c4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Isak Sjoberg answers 1...e5 (78% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games), 1...Nf6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (99% of games), 1...f6 (1% of games).
What openings does Isak Sjoberg play as White?
As White, Isak Sjoberg's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (42 games, 35.7% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (23 games, 43.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (16 games, 31.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 203 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Isak Sjoberg play as Black?
As Black, Isak Sjoberg most often plays: Benoni Defense (23 games, 47.8% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (18 games, 22.2% win rate); Italian Game (15 games, 46.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 183 games.
What is Isak Sjoberg's FIDE rating?
Isak Sjoberg is currently rated 2,295 in classical chess, 2,205 in rapid and 2,203 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,342 (Mar 2022).
How many games has Isak Sjoberg played?
Our database contains 386 games by Isak Sjoberg, covering Apr 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 140 wins, 100 draws, 146 losses (36.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Isak Sjoberg?
386 games by Isak Sjoberg 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.