Prepare against Kristian Eriksson
Sweden · World #16,341 classical · FIDE ID 1705172
When preparing against Kristian Eriksson, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%).
Our database contains 188 games by Kristian Eriksson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kristian Eriksson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kristian Eriksson 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 | 2,091 | 2,177 | May 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,007 | 2,211 | Aug 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,965 | 2,139 | Jan 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 188 | 59 | 55 | 74 | 31.4% |
| As White | 94 | 35 | 27 | 32 | 37.2% |
| As Black | 94 | 24 | 28 | 42 | 25.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kristian Eriksson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kristian Eriksson's side.
First moves as White (94 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 91 | 96.8% | 51.6% |
| d4 | 2 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 51.6% score
- …c5 (54% of these games) — Eriksson usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Eriksson usually continues Nf3 (53.8% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Eriksson usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Eriksson usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 27 | 93.1% | 44.4% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 33 | 82.5% | 39.4% |
| e6 | 6 | 15.0% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
Kristian Eriksson's chess games
All 188 games by Kristian Eriksson in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 59 wins, 55 draws, 74 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C55 | Italian Game | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| E33 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| E45 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2023 | Aref Vasli | 2,402 | Malmo Open | C84 |
| Feb 2015 | Axel Ornstein | 2,330 | Vaxjo Open | E12 |
| Jan 1987 | Hakan Rothen | 2,315 | Jonkoping Open | B29 |
| Aug 2012 | Matthias Bach | 2,274 | 34th Politiken Cup | A01 |
| Feb 2016 | Anders 1976 Nilsson | 2,236 | Vaxjo Open | E48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gothenburg Open | 2023 | 31 | 15 | 2,014 |
| Vaxjo Open | 2024 | 22 | 11 | 2,237 |
| Deltalift Open | 2024 | 14 | 5.5 | 2,124 |
| Gothenburg Kvibergspelen | 2024 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,008 |
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2017 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,070 |
| 34th Politiken Cup | 2012 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,186 |
| 36th Politiken Cup | 2014 | 10 | 6 | 2,247 |
| Koge Xtracon Open | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 2,016 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kristian Eriksson's chess games?
188 games by Kristian Eriksson, from Apr 2003 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 Kristian Eriksson has played.
What does Kristian Eriksson play on the first move as White?
Across 94 games with White in our database, Kristian Eriksson opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kristian Eriksson answers 1...e5 (93% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Kristian Eriksson play as White?
As White, Kristian Eriksson's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 22.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 94 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kristian Eriksson play as Black?
As Black, Kristian Eriksson most often plays: Italian Game (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (8 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 94 games.
What is Kristian Eriksson's FIDE rating?
Kristian Eriksson is currently rated 2,091 in classical chess, 2,007 in rapid and 1,965 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,177 (May 2015).
How many games has Kristian Eriksson played?
Our database contains 188 games by Kristian Eriksson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 59 wins, 55 draws, 74 losses (31.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kristian Eriksson?
188 games by Kristian Eriksson 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.