Prepare against Joel Sjostrand
Sweden · World #43,398 classical · FIDE ID 1709844
Our database contains 45 games by Joel Sjostrand, covering Mar 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Joel Sjostrand's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joel Sjostrand 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 | 1,920 | 2,012 | Feb 2023 |
| Rapid | 1,889 | 1,929 | Sep 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,884 | 1,984 | Apr 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 13 | 6 | 26 | 28.9% |
| As White | 26 | 8 | 3 | 15 | 30.8% |
| As Black | 19 | 5 | 3 | 11 | 26.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joel Sjostrand's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joel Sjostrand's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 17 | 65.4% | 44.1% |
| f4 | 6 | 23.1% | 16.7% |
| e4 | 2 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 65% of White games, 44.1% score
- …Nf6 (24% of these games) — Sjostrand usually continues g3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Sjostrand usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (18% of these games) — Sjostrand usually continues g3 (16.7% score)
- 1.f4 — 23% of White games, 16.7% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Sjostrand usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Sjostrand usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Sjostrand usually continues fxe5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 7 | 70.0% | 35.7% |
| c5 | 2 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 6 | 100.0% | 8.3% |
Joel Sjostrand's chess games
All 45 games by Joel Sjostrand in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2010 - 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: 13 wins, 6 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A10 | English Opening | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | King's Pawn Game: Tayler Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| B07 | Philidor | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A05 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C97 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2013 | Erik Alquist | 2,061 | Stockholm All Saints Open | A36 |
| Nov 2015 | Simon Marder | 2,003 | Stockholm All Saints Open | A10 |
| May 2014 | Sture Lindberg | 1,835 | Stockholm Open | B52 |
| Jun 2014 | Carl-Johan Arbeus | 1,828 | Stockholm Open | E16 |
| Nov 2013 | Dick Viklund | 1,809 | Stockholm All Saints Open | A17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stockholm Open | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 1,921 |
| Palanga Baltija Open A | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,667 |
| Stockholm All Saints Open | 2015 | 8 | 4 | 2,072 |
| Vaxjo Nordic zt | 2017 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,801 |
| Stockholm Elo Challenge | 2019 | 4 | 2 | 1,819 |
| Malmo Open | 2021 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,090 |
| Hasselbacken Open | 2018 | 2 | 0 | 2,019 |
| Stockholm Grand Prix 2025 | 2025 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,970 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joel Sjostrand's chess games?
45 games by Joel Sjostrand, from Mar 2010 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 Joel Sjostrand has played.
What does Joel Sjostrand play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Joel Sjostrand opens with 1.c4 (65% of games), 1.f4 (23% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joel Sjostrand answers 1...d6 (70% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (100% of games).
What openings does Joel Sjostrand play as White?
As White, Joel Sjostrand's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Bird's opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joel Sjostrand play as Black?
As Black, Joel Sjostrand most often plays: Dutch Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Philidor (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Joel Sjostrand's FIDE rating?
Joel Sjostrand is currently rated 1,920 in classical chess, 1,889 in rapid and 1,884 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,012 (Feb 2023).
How many games has Joel Sjostrand played?
Our database contains 45 games by Joel Sjostrand, covering Mar 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 6 draws, 26 losses (28.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joel Sjostrand?
45 games by Joel Sjostrand 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.