Prepare against Johan Eriksson
IM · Sweden · World #2,274 classical · FIDE ID 1702564
When preparing against Johan Eriksson, expect 1.d4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (81% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation as Black, 23.5% over 17 games.
Our database contains 490 games by Johan Eriksson, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Johan Eriksson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Johan Eriksson 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 | 2,369 | 2,423 | Jul 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,312 | 2,392 | Jul 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,350 | 2,370 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 490 | 175 | 182 | 134 | 35.7% |
| As White | 248 | 100 | 93 | 55 | 40.3% |
| As Black | 243 | 75 | 89 | 79 | 30.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Johan Eriksson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Johan Eriksson's side.
First moves as White (248 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 213 | 85.9% | 61.3% |
| c4 | 15 | 6.0% | 43.3% |
| e4 | 10 | 4.0% | 45.0% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 86% of White games, 61.3% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Eriksson usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Eriksson usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Eriksson usually continues c4 (46.9% score)
- 1.c4 — 6% of White games, 43.3% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Eriksson usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (27% of these games) — Eriksson usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Eriksson usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (111 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 90 | 81.1% | 57.8% |
| d6 | 6 | 5.4% | 16.7% |
| g6 | 6 | 5.4% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 3.6% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 2 | 1.8% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 60 | 75.0% | 42.5% |
| d5 | 12 | 15.0% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 4 | 5.0% | 37.5% |
| f5 | 3 | 3.8% | 66.7% |
Johan Eriksson's chess games
All 490 games by Johan Eriksson 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: 175 wins, 182 draws, 134 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 32 | 13/12/7 | 40.6% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 23 | 13/9/1 | 56.5% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 20 | 5/8/7 | 25.0% |
| A82 | Dutch Defense | 14 | 8/2/4 | 57.1% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 12 | 7/4/1 | 58.3% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| E31 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 8 | 7/0/1 | 87.5% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 1/6/0 | 14.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 36 | 15/11/10 | 41.7% |
| B82 | Sicilian | 21 | 8/9/4 | 38.1% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 17 | 4/7/6 | 23.5% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 14 | 7/4/3 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 11 | 2/7/2 | 18.2% |
| A26 | English Opening | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 0/2/6 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2006 | Emanuel Berg | 2,667 | chT-SWE 0607 | E25 |
| Jul 2000 | Lev Psakhis | 2,611 | 22nd Politiken Cup | B07 |
| Jan 2002 | Sergey Ivanov | 2,556 | 31st Rilton Cup | D44 |
| Jul 2011 | Nils Grandelius | 2,542 | ch-SWE | E81 |
| Dec 2003 | Robert Fontaine | 2,526 | 33rd Rilton Cup | B91 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SWE | 2011 | 72 | 25.5 | 2,337 |
| chB-SWE | 2017 | 22 | 15 | 2,414 |
| chT-SWE 0405 | 2005 | 16 | 10 | 2,417 |
| chT-SWE 0304 | 2004 | 16 | 11.5 | 2,510 |
| Hallstahammar Open | 2004 | 15 | 10.5 | 2,438 |
| Helsingborg B | 1991 | 15 | 8.5 | 2,264 |
| ch-SWE U20 | 1992 | 14 | 10.5 | 2,461 |
| ch-SWE qualB | 1997 | 13 | 10 | 2,445 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Emanuel Berg (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Johan Eriksson's chess games?
490 games by Johan Eriksson, 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 Johan Eriksson has played.
What does Johan Eriksson play on the first move as White?
Across 248 games with White in our database, Johan Eriksson opens with 1.d4 (86% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Johan Eriksson answers 1...c5 (81% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games).
What openings does Johan Eriksson play as White?
As White, Johan Eriksson's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (32 games, 40.6% win rate); Indian Defense (23 games, 56.5% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (20 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 248 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Johan Eriksson play as Black?
As Black, Johan Eriksson most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (36 games, 41.7% win rate); Sicilian (21 games, 38.1% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (17 games, 23.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 243 games.
What is Johan Eriksson's FIDE rating?
Johan Eriksson is currently rated 2,369 in classical chess, 2,312 in rapid and 2,350 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,423 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Johan Eriksson played?
Our database contains 490 games by Johan Eriksson, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 175 wins, 182 draws, 134 losses (35.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Johan Eriksson?
490 games by Johan Eriksson 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.