Prepare against Joel Akesson
FM · Sweden · World #6,200 classical · FIDE ID 1705040
Our database contains 507 games by Joel Akesson, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Joel Akesson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joel Akesson 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 | 2,242 | 2,360 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,287 | 2,294 | May 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 507 | 151 | 205 | 151 | 29.8% |
| As White | 239 | 74 | 105 | 60 | 31.0% |
| As Black | 268 | 77 | 100 | 91 | 28.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joel Akesson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joel Akesson's side.
First moves as White (239 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 154 | 64.4% | 52.9% |
| c4 | 54 | 22.6% | 55.6% |
| Nf3 | 22 | 9.2% | 40.9% |
| g3 | 8 | 3.3% | 68.8% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 64% of White games, 52.9% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Akesson usually continues c4 (45.1% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Akesson usually continues Nf3 (68.2% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Akesson usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 23% of White games, 55.6% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Akesson usually continues g3 (65.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Akesson usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Akesson usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (103 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 78 | 75.7% | 46.8% |
| c5 | 21 | 20.4% | 47.6% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.9% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (113 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 68 | 60.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 26 | 23.0% | 59.6% |
| Nf6 | 19 | 16.8% | 55.3% |
Joel Akesson's chess games
All 507 games by Joel Akesson 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: 151 wins, 205 draws, 151 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 44 | 16/23/5 | 36.4% |
| D72 | Indian Defense | 31 | 12/15/4 | 38.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 21 | 7/8/6 | 33.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 14 | 3/4/7 | 21.4% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 13 | 6/5/2 | 46.2% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 3/6/3 | 25.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 11 | 0/8/3 | 0.0% |
| D78 | King's Indian Defense | 10 | 2/6/2 | 20.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 57 | 15/25/17 | 26.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 37 | 12/9/16 | 32.4% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 20 | 9/5/6 | 45.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 13 | 4/7/2 | 30.8% |
| B10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 12 | 2/5/5 | 16.7% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 9 | 1/6/2 | 11.1% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2006 | Tiger Hillarp Persson | 2,549 | ch-SWE | D30 |
| Feb 2008 | Bjorn Ahlander | 2,534 | chT-SWE 0708 | D58 |
| Jul 2006 | Slavko Cicak | 2,532 | ch-SWE | A40 |
| Jan 2004 | Viesturs Meijers | 2,499 | Excelsior Cup | E12 |
| Jan 2004 | Emanuel Berg | 2,495 | Excelsior Cup | E12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SWE | 2006 | 38 | 10 | 2,268 |
| Gothenburg Open | 2017 | 28 | 16 | 2,295 |
| chB-SWE | 2007 | 26 | 18.5 | 2,407 |
| Keres Memorial B | 2006 | 18 | 6 | 2,231 |
| Manhem Open | 1999 | 16 | 7.5 | 2,253 |
| Deltalift Open | 2015 | 16 | 10 | 2,214 |
| ch-SWE U18 | 1997 | 13 | 10.5 | 2,458 |
| chT-SWE 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,281 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joel Akesson's chess games?
507 games by Joel Akesson, 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 Joel Akesson has played.
What does Joel Akesson play on the first move as White?
Across 239 games with White in our database, Joel Akesson opens with 1.d4 (64% of games), 1.c4 (23% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joel Akesson answers 1...e6 (76% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...e6 (23% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games).
What openings does Joel Akesson play as White?
As White, Joel Akesson's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (44 games, 36.4% win rate); Indian Defense (31 games, 38.7% win rate); English Opening (21 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 239 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joel Akesson play as Black?
As Black, Joel Akesson most often plays: Slav Defense (57 games, 26.3% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (37 games, 32.4% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (20 games, 45.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 268 games.
What is Joel Akesson's FIDE rating?
Joel Akesson is currently rated 2,242 in classical chess, 2,287 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,360 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Joel Akesson played?
Our database contains 507 games by Joel Akesson, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 151 wins, 205 draws, 151 losses (29.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joel Akesson?
507 games by Joel Akesson 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.