Prepare against Kaj Erlund
Finland · World #41,284 classical · FIDE ID 508500
Our database contains 68 games by Kaj Erlund, covering Mar 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kaj Erlund's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kaj Erlund 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 | 1,929 | 2,041 | Sep 2014 |
| Rapid | 1,917 | 1,930 | Aug 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 22 | 12 | 34 | 32.4% |
| As White | 35 | 11 | 7 | 17 | 31.4% |
| As Black | 33 | 11 | 5 | 17 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kaj Erlund's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kaj Erlund's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 35 | 100.0% | 41.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 41.4% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Erlund usually continues Nf3 (14.3% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Erlund usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Erlund usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 15 | 100.0% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 88.9% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Kaj Erlund's chess games
All 68 games by Kaj Erlund in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2014 - 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: 22 wins, 12 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B57 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Ruy Lopez | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D94 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C21 | King's Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | King's Knight Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2012 | Ralf Erkelenz | 2,068 | chT1-FIN West 1213 | C57 |
| Jan 2012 | Henri Torkkola | 2,045 | Loimaa We LoimSK | B98 |
| Nov 2013 | Tuomo Pasanen | 2,022 | chT1-FIN West 1314 | C18 |
| Feb 2013 | Olavi Svenn | 2,019 | chT1-FIN West 1213 | C70 |
| Jan 2019 | Leo Peltola | 1,965 | chT-FIN Gp3 1819 | C86 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loimaa We LoimSK | 2012 | 15 | 6 | 1,769 |
| chT-FIN 1A 1617 | 2017 | 7 | 3 | 1,846 |
| chT1A-FIN 1415 | 2015 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,847 |
| chT1-FIN West 1213 | 2013 | 7 | 4 | 2,132 |
| chT1-FIN West 1314 | 2014 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,039 |
| chT-FIN 1A 1112 | 2012 | 6 | 2 | 1,872 |
| chT-FIN Gp3 1819 | 2019 | 6 | 3 | 1,889 |
| chT-FIN 1A 0001 | 2001 | 4 | 0 | 1,818 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kaj Erlund's chess games?
68 games by Kaj Erlund, from Mar 2014 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 Kaj Erlund has played.
What does Kaj Erlund play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Kaj Erlund opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kaj Erlund answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Kaj Erlund play as White?
As White, Kaj Erlund's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Snyder Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kaj Erlund play as Black?
As Black, Kaj Erlund most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (5 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Kaj Erlund's FIDE rating?
Kaj Erlund is currently rated 1,929 in classical chess, 1,917 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,041 (Sep 2014).
How many games has Kaj Erlund played?
Our database contains 68 games by Kaj Erlund, covering Mar 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 12 draws, 34 losses (32.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kaj Erlund?
68 games by Kaj Erlund 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.