Prepare against Joel Eklund
Sweden · World #9,908 classical · FIDE ID 1705288
Our database contains 190 games by Joel Eklund, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Joel Eklund's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joel Eklund 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 | 2,171 | 2,279 | Mar 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,113 | 2,261 | Feb 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,251 | 2,251 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 190 | 72 | 49 | 69 | 37.9% |
| As White | 100 | 50 | 20 | 30 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 90 | 22 | 29 | 39 | 24.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joel Eklund's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joel Eklund's side.
First moves as White (100 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 74 | 74.0% | 67.6% |
| c4 | 12 | 12.0% | 37.5% |
| e4 | 10 | 10.0% | 40.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 3.0% | 33.3% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 74% of White games, 67.6% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Eklund usually continues c4 (71.2% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Eklund usually continues Bg5 (71.2% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Eklund usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 12% of White games, 37.5% score
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Eklund usually continues g3 (40.0% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Eklund usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Eklund usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 29 | 59.2% | 44.8% |
| c6 | 19 | 38.8% | 42.1% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 26 | 92.9% | 36.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
Joel Eklund's chess games
All 190 games by Joel Eklund 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: 72 wins, 49 draws, 69 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 26 | 16/5/5 | 61.5% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | King's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 22 | 5/8/9 | 22.7% |
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 17 | 3/5/9 | 17.6% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Johan Eriksson | 2,380 | chT-SWE 9798 | E81 |
| Oct 2021 | Martin Jogstad | 2,350 | chT-SWE Group 4 Qualifier | D00 |
| Nov 2024 | Al Maly | 2,341 | European Corporate 2024 | D00 |
| Oct 2022 | Carl Cederstam Barsk | 2,337 | chT-SWE 2223 Elite | D00 |
| Oct 2020 | Juan Manuel Bellon Lopez | 2,337 | chT-SWE 1920 Elite | A56 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elite Hotels Vaxjo Open | 2026 | 14 | 9 | 2,190 |
| ch-SWE U18 | 1997 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,150 |
| ch-SWE J | 1998 | 12 | 5 | 2,115 |
| 32nd Politiken Cup | 2010 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,293 |
| 29th Politiken Cup | 2007 | 9 | 5 | 2,221 |
| ch-DEN int U18 | 1997 | 9 | 4 | 2,134 |
| chT-SWE 0910 | 2010 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,320 |
| chT-SWE 0708 | 2008 | 8 | 2 | 2,065 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joel Eklund's chess games?
190 games by Joel Eklund, 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 Eklund has played.
What does Joel Eklund play on the first move as White?
Across 100 games with White in our database, Joel Eklund opens with 1.d4 (74% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games), 1.e4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joel Eklund answers 1...c5 (59% of games), 1...c6 (39% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games).
What openings does Joel Eklund play as White?
As White, Joel Eklund's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (26 games, 61.5% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 100 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joel Eklund play as Black?
As Black, Joel Eklund most often plays: Sicilian (22 games, 22.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (17 games, 17.6% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (6 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 90 games.
What is Joel Eklund's FIDE rating?
Joel Eklund is currently rated 2,171 in classical chess, 2,113 in rapid and 2,251 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,279 (Mar 2022).
How many games has Joel Eklund played?
Our database contains 190 games by Joel Eklund, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 72 wins, 49 draws, 69 losses (37.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joel Eklund?
190 games by Joel Eklund 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.