Prepare against Johan Larsson
Sweden · World #9,150 classical · FIDE ID 1707655
Our database contains 109 games by Johan Larsson, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Johan Larsson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Johan Larsson 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 | 2,183 | 2,205 | Oct 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,083 | 2,155 | May 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,218 | 2,218 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 109 | 29 | 33 | 47 | 26.6% |
| As White | 39 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 35.9% |
| As Black | 70 | 15 | 22 | 33 | 21.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Johan Larsson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Johan Larsson's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 53.8% | 52.4% |
| d4 | 17 | 43.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 54% of White games, 52.4% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Larsson usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Larsson usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Larsson usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 44% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Larsson usually continues Bg5 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Larsson usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (12% of these games) — Larsson usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 66.7% | 40.6% |
| c6 | 5 | 20.8% | 30.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 46.9% | 53.3% |
| d5 | 9 | 28.1% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 4 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 4 | 12.5% | 75.0% |
Johan Larsson's chess games
All 109 games by Johan Larsson in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2003 - 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: 29 wins, 33 draws, 47 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A26 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E66 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2007 | Nicolaj Zadruzny | 2,295 | chT-SWE 0607 | B33 |
| Jul 2001 | Timo Pirttimaki | 2,251 | 11th Heart of Finland Open | A80 |
| Oct 2019 | Anders Wengholm | 2,218 | chT-SWE 1920 Superettan | A30 |
| Apr 2001 | Nils-Ake Malmdin | 2,195 | Skelleftea Solett Open | A45 |
| Jan 2008 | Alfred Krzymowski | 2,182 | chT2-SWE 0708 | B97 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skelleftea Solett Open | 2001 | 15 | 7 | 2,192 |
| ch-SWE J | 1998 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,103 |
| chT2-SWE 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 6 | 2,264 |
| Hallstahammar Open | 2003 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,116 |
| chT-SWE 1718 Superettan | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,240 |
| chT-SWE 1819 Elite | 2019 | 9 | 2 | 2,127 |
| 5th Borup Open | 2010 | 8 | 0.5 | 1,664 |
| chT-SWE 0607 | 2007 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,120 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Johan Larsson's chess games?
109 games by Johan Larsson, from Oct 2003 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 Johan Larsson has played.
What does Johan Larsson play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Johan Larsson opens with 1.e4 (54% of games), 1.d4 (44% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Johan Larsson answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...c6 (21% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (47% of games), 1...d5 (28% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games).
What openings does Johan Larsson play as White?
As White, Johan Larsson's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Johan Larsson play as Black?
As Black, Johan Larsson most often plays: Dutch Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 70 games.
What is Johan Larsson's FIDE rating?
Johan Larsson is currently rated 2,183 in classical chess, 2,083 in rapid and 2,218 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,205 (Oct 2018).
How many games has Johan Larsson played?
Our database contains 109 games by Johan Larsson, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 33 draws, 47 losses (26.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Johan Larsson?
109 games by Johan Larsson 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.