Prepare against Josefina Hellstrand
Sweden · World #104,774 classical · FIDE ID 1776797
When preparing against Josefina Hellstrand, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 32 games by Josefina Hellstrand, covering May 2023 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Josefina Hellstrand's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Josefina Hellstrand 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 | 1,718 | 1,769 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,678 | 1,744 | Feb 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,626 | 1,682 | Jul 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 10 | 3 | 19 | 31.3% |
| As White | 14 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 57.1% |
| As Black | 18 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 11.1% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2023-2026): 597 rated games against 402 different opponents, across 98 events in 4 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 124 | 49 | 14 | 61 | 39.5% | 1,719 | 1,629 | 4 |
| Rapid | 295 | 141 | 30 | 124 | 47.8% | 1,641 | 1,589 | 8 |
| Blitz | 169 | 67 | 6 | 96 | 39.6% | 1,698 | 1,553 | 4 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 300 | 70 | 29 | 201 | 23.3% |
| Against lower-rated | 129 | 79 | 11 | 39 | 61.2% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs CM · 1 vs WIM · 3 vs WFM.
Tournament wins
4 tournament wins from 74 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 112 | 51 | 11 | 50 | 1,740 | 1,707 |
| 2025 | 169 | 74 | 20 | 75 | 1,718 | 1,650 |
| 2024 | 177 | 76 | 11 | 90 | 1,691 | 1,565 |
| 2023 | 139 | 59 | 9 | 71 | 1,532 | 1,418 |
Where Josefina Hellstrand has played
Sweden (92) · Iceland (4) · Denmark (1) · Norway (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Josefina Hellstrand's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Josefina Hellstrand's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 100.0% | 60.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 60.7% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Hellstrand usually continues Nc3 (41.7% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Hellstrand usually continues Bc4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Hellstrand usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 3 | 50.0% | 16.7% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 50.0% | 37.5% |
Josefina Hellstrand's chess games
All 32 games by Josefina Hellstrand in the Chess.ceo database (May 2023 - Nov 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: 10 wins, 3 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D51 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C20 | King's Pawn Game: Leonardis Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Shanshan Wang | 2,011 | Reykjavik Open 2026 | B23 |
| Aug 2026 | Yogeshwer Murugaraja | 1,794 | Kadettallsvenskans final 2026 | B23 |
| Jan 2026 | Ece Gultekin | 1,711 | 53rd Rilton Cup | 1st Pia Cramling Cup | B12 |
| Jan 2026 | Kira Moskvitina | 1,612 | 53rd Rilton Cup | 1st Pia Cramling Cup | C26 |
| Mar 2026 | Caspar Mahabiersing | 1,595 | Reykjavik Open 2026 | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,861 |
| Queens' European Online Blitz Qualification 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,494 |
| 53rd Rilton Cup | 1st Pia Cramling Cup | 2026 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,856 |
| Kadettallsvenskans final 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 2 | 1,581 |
| Queens' European Online Blitz Qualification 2026 | Games 1-64 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,227 |
| Dam SM i Blixt -och Snabbschack 2026 | Snabbschack | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,744 |
| Dam SM i Blixt -och Snabbschack 2026 | Blixt | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,576 |
| Schack-SM 2026 | Kadett-SM | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,661 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Josefina Hellstrand's chess games?
32 games by Josefina Hellstrand, from May 2023 to Nov 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 Josefina Hellstrand has played.
What does Josefina Hellstrand play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Josefina Hellstrand opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Josefina Hellstrand answers 1...c6 (50% of games), 1...Nc6 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (50% of games).
What openings does Josefina Hellstrand play as White?
As White, Josefina Hellstrand's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Vienna Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Josefina Hellstrand play as Black?
As Black, Josefina Hellstrand most often plays: Réti Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Josefina Hellstrand's FIDE rating?
Josefina Hellstrand is currently rated 1,718 in classical chess, 1,678 in rapid and 1,626 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,769 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Josefina Hellstrand played?
Our database contains 32 games by Josefina Hellstrand, covering May 2023 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 3 draws, 19 losses (31.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Josefina Hellstrand?
32 games by Josefina Hellstrand 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.