Prepare against Jorgen Karlsson
Sweden · World #26,431 classical · FIDE ID 1711679
Our database contains 190 games by Jorgen Karlsson, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jorgen Karlsson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jorgen Karlsson 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 | 2,008 | 2,210 | May 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,070 | 2,174 | Oct 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,098 | 2,191 | Jul 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 190 | 62 | 27 | 101 | 32.6% |
| As White | 101 | 36 | 16 | 49 | 35.6% |
| As Black | 89 | 26 | 11 | 52 | 29.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jorgen Karlsson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jorgen Karlsson's side.
First moves as White (101 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 26 | 25.7% | 59.6% |
| e4 | 24 | 23.8% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 24 | 23.8% | 20.8% |
| Nc3 | 12 | 11.9% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 5 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 5 | 5.0% | 20.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 26% of White games, 59.6% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Karlsson usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Karlsson usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …f5 (12% of these games) — Karlsson usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 24% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Karlsson usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Karlsson usually continues Nc3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Karlsson usually continues d3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 37 | 78.7% | 39.2% |
| d6 | 10 | 21.3% | 35.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 21 | 77.8% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 18.5% | 30.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
Jorgen Karlsson's chess games
All 190 games by Jorgen Karlsson in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2009 - 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: 62 wins, 27 draws, 101 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | London System | 17 | 2/2/13 | 11.8% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A39 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 61 | 15/8/38 | 24.6% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2013 | Pia Cramling | 2,515 | Vasteras Open | A30 |
| May 2017 | Jonny Hector | 2,498 | Deltalift Open | C24 |
| Dec 2014 | Daniel Semcesen | 2,471 | Malmo Open | A45 |
| Mar 2009 | Andrey Grekh | 2,380 | 25th Cappelle Open | C00 |
| Dec 2013 | Tommy Andersson | 2,370 | Karlstad Open | D01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deltalift Open | 2022 | 27 | 10 | 2,059 |
| Vaxjo Open | 2024 | 20 | 4 | 2,038 |
| Norrkoeping Easter Open | 2023 | 12 | 2.5 | 2,071 |
| 34th Politiken Cup | 2012 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,045 |
| 11th Gibraltar Masters | 2013 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,088 |
| 31st Politiken Cup | 2009 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,252 |
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2019 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,911 |
| chT2-SWE 0809 | 2009 | 9 | 1.5 | 2,020 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jorgen Karlsson's chess games?
190 games by Jorgen Karlsson, from Apr 2009 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 Jorgen Karlsson has played.
What does Jorgen Karlsson play on the first move as White?
Across 101 games with White in our database, Jorgen Karlsson opens with 1.Nf3 (26% of games), 1.e4 (24% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jorgen Karlsson answers 1...g6 (79% of games), 1...d6 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (78% of games), 1...Nf6 (19% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games).
What openings does Jorgen Karlsson play as White?
As White, Jorgen Karlsson's most-played openings in our database are: London System (17 games, 11.8% win rate); Richter-Veresov Attack (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Réti Opening (10 games, 70.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 101 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jorgen Karlsson play as Black?
As Black, Jorgen Karlsson most often plays: Modern Defense (61 games, 24.6% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Pirc Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 89 games.
What is Jorgen Karlsson's FIDE rating?
Jorgen Karlsson is currently rated 2,008 in classical chess, 2,070 in rapid and 2,098 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,210 (May 2011).
How many games has Jorgen Karlsson played?
Our database contains 190 games by Jorgen Karlsson, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 62 wins, 27 draws, 101 losses (32.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jorgen Karlsson?
190 games by Jorgen Karlsson 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.