Prepare against Joakim Sparv
Sweden · World #68,713 classical · FIDE ID 1715534
When preparing against Joakim Sparv, expect 1.d4 in 64% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (38% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (70%).
Our database contains 62 games by Joakim Sparv, covering Aug 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Joakim Sparv's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joakim Sparv 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 | 1,825 | 1,987 | Aug 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,900 | 2,007 | Aug 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,901 | 1,933 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 16 | 3 | 43 | 25.8% |
| As White | 28 | 8 | 3 | 17 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 34 | 8 | 0 | 26 | 23.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joakim Sparv's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joakim Sparv's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 18 | 64.3% | 41.7% |
| e4 | 10 | 35.7% | 20.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 64% of White games, 41.7% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Sparv usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Sparv usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Sparv usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 36% of White games, 20.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Sparv usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Sparv usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Sparv usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 38.1% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 7 | 33.3% | 14.3% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 19.0% | 25.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 9.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 70.0% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Joakim Sparv's chess games
All 62 games by Joakim Sparv in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2013 - 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: 16 wins, 3 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D60 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D16 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2009 | Alexander Matros | 2,450 | 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-C | D11 |
| Mar 2009 | Maisa Nejanky | 2,100 | 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-D | B80 |
| Mar 2015 | Bjorn Moren | 2,090 | chT-SWE 1415 Superettan | B00 |
| Mar 2009 | Rainer Pappenheim | 2,082 | 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-A | D15 |
| Jun 2026 | David Riaza Garcia | 1,760 | Schack-SM 2026|Weekend 1 | A53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-C | 2009 | 12 | 3 | 2,056 |
| 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-D | 2009 | 12 | 5 | 2,031 |
| 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-A | 2009 | 12 | 4.5 | 2,002 |
| chT-SWE 1415 Superettan | 2015 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,944 |
| chT2-SWE 1314 | 2014 | 6 | 0.5 | 1,796 |
| 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-E | 2009 | 5 | 2 | 2,177 |
| Hasselbacken Open | 2021 | 3 | 0 | 1,986 |
| chT2-SWE 1213 | 2013 | 2 | 0 | 1,712 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joakim Sparv's chess games?
62 games by Joakim Sparv, from Aug 2013 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 Joakim Sparv has played.
What does Joakim Sparv play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Joakim Sparv opens with 1.d4 (64% of games), 1.e4 (36% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joakim Sparv answers 1...c5 (38% of games), 1...e5 (33% of games), 1...Nf6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (70% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games).
What openings does Joakim Sparv play as White?
As White, Joakim Sparv's most-played openings in our database are: Modern Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joakim Sparv play as Black?
As Black, Joakim Sparv most often plays: Alekhine Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Joakim Sparv's FIDE rating?
Joakim Sparv is currently rated 1,825 in classical chess, 1,900 in rapid and 1,901 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,987 (Aug 2015).
How many games has Joakim Sparv played?
Our database contains 62 games by Joakim Sparv, covering Aug 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 3 draws, 43 losses (25.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joakim Sparv?
62 games by Joakim Sparv 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.