Prepare against Kaj Engstrom
Sweden · World #15,346 classical · FIDE ID 1701134
Our database contains 231 games by Kaj Engstrom, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Kaj Engstrom's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kaj Engstrom 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 | 2,102 | 2,288 | Jul 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,078 | 2,157 | Nov 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,152 | 2,292 | Oct 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 231 | 78 | 57 | 96 | 33.8% |
| As White | 94 | 25 | 32 | 37 | 26.6% |
| As Black | 137 | 53 | 25 | 59 | 38.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kaj Engstrom's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kaj Engstrom's side.
First moves as White (94 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 91 | 96.8% | 43.4% |
| d4 | 2 | 2.1% | 75.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 43.4% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Engstrom usually continues Nf3 (46.3% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Engstrom usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Engstrom usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Engstrom usually continues Bg5 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 50 | 79.4% | 49.0% |
| e5 | 6 | 9.5% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 3 | 4.8% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.2% | 25.0% |
| a6 | 2 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 38 | 62.3% | 51.3% |
| Nf6 | 13 | 21.3% | 30.8% |
| c5 | 8 | 13.1% | 68.8% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
Kaj Engstrom's chess games
All 231 games by Kaj Engstrom 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: 78 wins, 57 draws, 96 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 26 | 8/11/7 | 30.8% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 42 | 19/4/19 | 45.2% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 24 | 10/2/12 | 41.7% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B00 | St. George Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2005 | Emil Hermansson | 2,557 | chT-SWE 0506 | D46 |
| Dec 2014 | Hans Tikkanen | 2,551 | 44th Rilton Cup | D45 |
| Jan 2005 | Bjorn Ahlander | 2,537 | chT-SWE 0506 | D52 |
| Jan 2000 | Jonas Barkhagen | 2,442 | chT-SWE 9900 | D30 |
| Jan 1983 | Dan Cramling | 2,415 | ch-SWE | B40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chB-SWE | 2010 | 36 | 14.5 | 2,200 |
| ch-SWE | 1984 | 30 | 13 | 2,304 |
| Arctic Chess Challenge | 2010 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,251 |
| ch-SWE Elit | 2003 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,426 |
| chT-SWE 0001 | 2001 | 11 | 3 | 2,285 |
| chT-SWE 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 4 | 2,244 |
| chT-SWE 9899 | 1999 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,193 |
| chT-SWE 9900 | 2000 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,392 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kaj Engstrom's chess games?
231 games by Kaj Engstrom, 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 Kaj Engstrom has played.
What does Kaj Engstrom play on the first move as White?
Across 94 games with White in our database, Kaj Engstrom opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games), 1.b3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kaj Engstrom answers 1...c5 (79% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (62% of games), 1...Nf6 (21% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games).
What openings does Kaj Engstrom play as White?
As White, Kaj Engstrom's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (26 games, 30.8% win rate); Italian Game (6 games, 16.7% win rate); French: Advance Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 94 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kaj Engstrom play as Black?
As Black, Kaj Engstrom most often plays: Sicilian (42 games, 45.2% win rate); Slav Defense (24 games, 41.7% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 137 games.
What is Kaj Engstrom's FIDE rating?
Kaj Engstrom is currently rated 2,102 in classical chess, 2,078 in rapid and 2,152 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,288 (Jul 2010).
How many games has Kaj Engstrom played?
Our database contains 231 games by Kaj Engstrom, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 78 wins, 57 draws, 96 losses (33.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kaj Engstrom?
231 games by Kaj Engstrom 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.