Prepare against John Radberg
Sweden · World #18,234 classical · FIDE ID 1720074
When preparing against John Radberg, expect 1.Nf3 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 34 games by John Radberg, covering May 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find John Radberg's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout John Radberg 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 | 2,073 | 2,073 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,015 | 2,015 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,049 | 2,049 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 18 | 1 | 15 | 52.9% |
| As White | 15 | 11 | 0 | 4 | 73.3% |
| As Black | 19 | 7 | 1 | 11 | 36.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of John Radberg's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from John Radberg's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 11 | 73.3% | 81.8% |
| e4 | 2 | 13.3% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 13.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 73% of White games, 81.8% score
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Radberg usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Radberg usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Radberg usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 13% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Radberg usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Radberg usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 66.7% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 3 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
John Radberg's chess games
All 34 games by John Radberg in the Chess.ceo database (May 2012 - 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: 18 wins, 1 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Réti Opening | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E33 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C72 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E65 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2012 | Mikael Johansson | 2,094 | Deltalift Open | A80 |
| Jun 2026 | Jussi Jakenberg | 2,078 | Schack-SM 2026|Weekend 1 | E65 |
| Jun 2026 | Kasib Laith | 2,063 | Schack-SM 2026|Weekend 1 | A07 |
| Nov 2016 | Arne Meurman | 2,052 | Lund Lask Open | B43 |
| Nov 2016 | Sven Rosell | 2,036 | Lund Lask Open | A22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schack-SM 2026 | SM-Blixten | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 1,970 |
| Jönköping Chess Festival 2026 | Rapid Open | 2026 | 7 | 5 | 2,049 |
| Lund Lask Open | 2016 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,053 |
| Vaxjo Open | 2020 | 4 | 0 | 1,807 |
| Deltalift Open | 2012 | 3 | 2 | 2,229 |
| Lund Open | 2016 | 2 | 0 | 1,660 |
| Schack-SM 2026|Weekend 1 | 2026 | 2 | 2 | 2,470 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find John Radberg's chess games?
34 games by John Radberg, from May 2012 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 John Radberg has played.
What does John Radberg play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, John Radberg opens with 1.Nf3 (73% of games), 1.e4 (13% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, John Radberg answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...c6 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does John Radberg play as White?
As White, John Radberg's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (6 games, 83.3% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does John Radberg play as Black?
As Black, John Radberg most often plays: Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is John Radberg's FIDE rating?
John Radberg is currently rated 2,073 in classical chess, 2,015 in rapid and 2,049 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,073 (Aug 2026).
How many games has John Radberg played?
Our database contains 34 games by John Radberg, covering May 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 1 draws, 15 losses (52.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against John Radberg?
34 games by John Radberg 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.