Prepare against Joar Ostlund
FM · Sweden · World #1,579 classical · FIDE ID 1735020
Our database contains 229 games by Joar Ostlund, covering Oct 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Joar Ostlund's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joar Ostlund 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 | 2,405 | 2,405 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,260 | 2,272 | May 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,168 | 2,175 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 229 | 97 | 62 | 70 | 42.4% |
| As White | 111 | 51 | 32 | 28 | 45.9% |
| As Black | 118 | 46 | 30 | 42 | 39.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joar Ostlund's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joar Ostlund's side.
First moves as White (111 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 98 | 88.3% | 61.7% |
| e4 | 13 | 11.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 88% of White games, 61.7% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Ostlund usually continues c4 (58.8% score)
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Ostlund usually continues c4 (69.0% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Ostlund usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 12% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Ostlund usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Ostlund usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …d6 (15% of these games) — Ostlund usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 35 | 66.0% | 51.4% |
| c5 | 18 | 34.0% | 55.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 32 | 74.4% | 64.1% |
| d5 | 11 | 25.6% | 22.7% |
Joar Ostlund's chess games
All 229 games by Joar Ostlund in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2016 - 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: 97 wins, 62 draws, 70 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 21 | 10/6/5 | 47.6% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 11 | 6/0/5 | 54.5% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 21 | 7/4/10 | 33.3% |
| E00 | Catalan | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Hugo Ten Hertog | 2,532 | 40th ECC Open | D37 |
| May 2023 | Kaan Kucuksari | 2,504 | Deltalift Open | E73 |
| Nov 2025 | Jacek Gdanski | 2,489 | TCh-SWE Elitserien | B92 |
| Jul 2024 | Martin Lokander | 2,474 | ch-SWE | D02 |
| Dec 2023 | Leonardo Costa | 2,472 | 51st Rilton Cup | C60 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SWE U20 | 2023 | 18 | 12 | 2,316 |
| TCh-SWE Elitserien | 2026 | 15 | 10.5 | 2,502 |
| Vaxjo Open | 2024 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,284 |
| chT-SWE 2324 Elite | 2024 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,539 |
| Gothenburg Kvibergspelen | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,194 |
| 50th Rilton Cup | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 2,290 |
| 52nd Rilton Cup 2024-25 | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,276 |
| EU-ch Online U16 | 2020 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,675 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joar Ostlund's chess games?
229 games by Joar Ostlund, from Oct 2016 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 Joar Ostlund has played.
What does Joar Ostlund play on the first move as White?
Across 111 games with White in our database, Joar Ostlund opens with 1.d4 (88% of games), 1.e4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joar Ostlund answers 1...e5 (66% of games), 1...c5 (34% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (74% of games), 1...d5 (26% of games).
What openings does Joar Ostlund play as White?
As White, Joar Ostlund's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (21 games, 47.6% win rate); Slav Defense (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 111 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joar Ostlund play as Black?
As Black, Joar Ostlund most often plays: Indian Defense (21 games, 33.3% win rate); Catalan (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 118 games.
What is Joar Ostlund's FIDE rating?
Joar Ostlund is currently rated 2,405 in classical chess, 2,260 in rapid and 2,168 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,405 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Joar Ostlund played?
Our database contains 229 games by Joar Ostlund, covering Oct 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 97 wins, 62 draws, 70 losses (42.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joar Ostlund?
229 games by Joar Ostlund 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.