Prepare against Karl Johan Ribbegren
MCO · World #17,492 classical · FIDE ID 5400040
When preparing against Karl Johan Ribbegren, expect 1.d4 in 36% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (39% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (44%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Hungarian Opening as White, 25.0% over 24 games.
Our database contains 246 games by Karl Johan Ribbegren, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Karl Johan Ribbegren's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Karl Johan Ribbegren 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 | 2,080 | 2,267 | Sep 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,082 | 2,161 | Dec 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,100 | 2,244 | May 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 246 | 89 | 45 | 112 | 36.2% |
| As White | 123 | 44 | 20 | 59 | 35.8% |
| As Black | 123 | 45 | 25 | 53 | 36.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Karl Johan Ribbegren's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Karl Johan Ribbegren's side.
First moves as White (123 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 44 | 35.8% | 55.7% |
| Nf3 | 34 | 27.6% | 41.2% |
| g3 | 28 | 22.8% | 32.1% |
| c4 | 6 | 4.9% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 6 | 4.9% | 16.7% |
| d3 | 3 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 36% of White games, 55.7% score
- …Nf6 (70% of these games) — Ribbegren usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- …d5 (16% of these games) — Ribbegren usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Ribbegren usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 28% of White games, 41.2% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Ribbegren usually continues g3 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Ribbegren usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …Nc6 (9% of these games) — Ribbegren usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 23 | 39.0% | 58.7% |
| c5 | 16 | 27.1% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 16.9% | 20.0% |
| d6 | 8 | 13.6% | 12.5% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 20 | 44.4% | 55.0% |
| Nf6 | 18 | 40.0% | 30.6% |
| c5 | 3 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 4.4% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 4.4% | 50.0% |
Karl Johan Ribbegren's chess games
All 246 games by Karl Johan Ribbegren in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 89 wins, 45 draws, 112 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 24 | 6/4/14 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 14 | 3/3/8 | 21.4% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 10 | 1/3/6 | 10.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 7 | 6/1/0 | 85.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Mieses Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 49 | 19/13/17 | 38.8% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 15 | 4/2/9 | 26.7% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 10 | 1/2/7 | 10.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 1/0/9 | 10.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 8 | 7/0/1 | 87.5% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B38 | English Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2019 | Pauline Guichard | 2,430 | FRA-chT Top 12 | A24 |
| May 2018 | Thomas Dionisi | 2,399 | FRA-chT Top 12 | B27 |
| May 2018 | Christophe Philippe | 2,377 | FRA-chT Top 12 | A04 |
| Jan 1995 | Eirik Gullaksen | 2,365 | Namses Open | E76 |
| Aug 2014 | Alan Tate | 2,347 | Olympiad-41 | B38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-NOR | 2000 | 19 | 11.5 | 2,335 |
| FRA-chT Top 12 | 2019 | 18 | 5.5 | 2,318 |
| Olympiad-44 | 2022 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,029 |
| 5th EU Small Countries ol | 2017 | 9 | 6 | 2,220 |
| 6th EU Small Countries Olympiad | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,076 |
| 17th chT-EU | 2009 | 9 | 1 | 2,095 |
| chT-NOR 9900 | 2000 | 9 | 5 | 2,249 |
| 2nd Francophone Open | 2014 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,293 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Karl Johan Ribbegren's chess games?
246 games by Karl Johan Ribbegren, from Jul 2008 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 Karl Johan Ribbegren has played.
What does Karl Johan Ribbegren play on the first move as White?
Across 123 games with White in our database, Karl Johan Ribbegren opens with 1.d4 (36% of games), 1.Nf3 (28% of games), 1.g3 (23% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Karl Johan Ribbegren answers 1...g6 (39% of games), 1...c5 (27% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (44% of games), 1...Nf6 (40% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games).
What openings does Karl Johan Ribbegren play as White?
As White, Karl Johan Ribbegren's most-played openings in our database are: Hungarian Opening (24 games, 25.0% win rate); Réti Opening (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 10.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 123 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Karl Johan Ribbegren play as Black?
As Black, Karl Johan Ribbegren most often plays: Modern Defense (49 games, 38.8% win rate); Benoni Defense (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Alekhine Defense (10 games, 10.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 123 games.
What is Karl Johan Ribbegren's FIDE rating?
Karl Johan Ribbegren is currently rated 2,080 in classical chess, 2,082 in rapid and 2,100 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,267 (Sep 2016).
How many games has Karl Johan Ribbegren played?
Our database contains 246 games by Karl Johan Ribbegren, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 89 wins, 45 draws, 112 losses (36.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Karl Johan Ribbegren?
246 games by Karl Johan Ribbegren 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.