Prepare against Jan-Olov Lind
Sweden · World #16,642 classical · FIDE ID 1701193
When preparing against Jan-Olov Lind, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (74%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: King's Indian Defense as Black, 22.7% over 22 games.
Our database contains 750 games by Jan-Olov Lind, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jan-Olov Lind's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan-Olov Lind 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 | 2,088 | 2,254 | Aug 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,074 | 2,219 | Nov 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,133 | 2,287 | Sep 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 750 | 275 | 176 | 299 | 36.7% |
| As White | 365 | 151 | 88 | 126 | 41.4% |
| As Black | 385 | 124 | 88 | 173 | 32.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan-Olov Lind's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan-Olov Lind's side.
First moves as White (365 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 348 | 95.3% | 53.4% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 3.6% | 53.8% |
| f4 | 3 | 0.8% | 33.3% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 53.4% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Lind usually continues Nf3 (56.6% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Lind usually continues Nf3 (57.9% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Lind usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 53.8% score
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Lind usually continues g3 (40.0% score)
- …Nf6 (23% of these games) — Lind usually continues g3 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Lind usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (161 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 145 | 90.1% | 44.5% |
| e5 | 11 | 6.8% | 45.5% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.2% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (154 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 114 | 74.0% | 41.7% |
| g6 | 20 | 13.0% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 9 | 5.8% | 22.2% |
| d6 | 6 | 3.9% | 58.3% |
| c5 | 5 | 3.2% | 10.0% |
Jan-Olov Lind's chess games
All 750 games by Jan-Olov Lind in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 275 wins, 176 draws, 299 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Sicilian | 86 | 45/15/26 | 52.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 33 | 13/8/12 | 39.4% |
| C44 | King's Pawn Game: Tayler Opening | 31 | 12/10/9 | 38.7% |
| C11 | French Defense | 24 | 7/6/11 | 29.2% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 20 | 7/4/9 | 35.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 19 | 8/3/8 | 42.1% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 18 | 8/2/8 | 44.4% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 13 | 7/4/2 | 53.8% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 11 | 6/4/1 | 54.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 47 | 16/7/24 | 34.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 41 | 11/13/17 | 26.8% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 40 | 16/7/17 | 40.0% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 23 | 10/4/9 | 43.5% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 23 | 6/5/12 | 26.1% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 22 | 5/6/11 | 22.7% |
| E67 | English Opening | 21 | 7/4/10 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 17 | 7/5/5 | 41.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 14 | 4/4/6 | 28.6% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2019 | Anatoli Vaisser | 2,497 | 29th Wch Seniors 65 | A69 |
| Dec 1983 | Harry Schussler | 2,485 | Rilton Cup 13 1983/84 | B57 |
| Jan 1990 | Jan Johansson | 2,465 | ch-SWE | B08 |
| Jan 1997 | Tapani Sammalvuo | 2,465 | Hallstahammar Open | E84 |
| Jul 2016 | Ralf Akesson | 2,445 | chB-SWE | A08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SWE | 1996 | 125 | 54 | 2,320 |
| chB-SWE | 2023 | 75 | 29.5 | 2,194 |
| Karlstad Open | 2024 | 23 | 11 | 2,055 |
| Hallstahammar Open | 2004 | 19 | 12.5 | 2,374 |
| Helsingborg-A | 1991 | 15 | 10 | 2,385 |
| ch-SWE masters | 2001 | 13 | 7 | 2,291 |
| ch-SWE Master Elite | 2002 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,266 |
| ch-SWE qualB | 1997 | 13 | 9 | 2,384 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Thomas Ernst (12 games) · Michael Wiedenkeller (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan-Olov Lind's chess games?
750 games by Jan-Olov Lind, from Apr 2003 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 Jan-Olov Lind has played.
What does Jan-Olov Lind play on the first move as White?
Across 365 games with White in our database, Jan-Olov Lind opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games), 1.f4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan-Olov Lind answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (74% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Jan-Olov Lind play as White?
As White, Jan-Olov Lind's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (86 games, 52.3% win rate); King's Indian Attack (33 games, 39.4% win rate); King's Pawn Game: Tayler Opening (31 games, 38.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 365 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan-Olov Lind play as Black?
As Black, Jan-Olov Lind most often plays: Sicilian (47 games, 34.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (41 games, 26.8% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (40 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 385 games.
What is Jan-Olov Lind's FIDE rating?
Jan-Olov Lind is currently rated 2,088 in classical chess, 2,074 in rapid and 2,133 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,254 (Aug 2017).
How many games has Jan-Olov Lind played?
Our database contains 750 games by Jan-Olov Lind, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 275 wins, 176 draws, 299 losses (36.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan-Olov Lind?
750 games by Jan-Olov Lind 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.