Prepare against Lars-Erik Johansson
Sweden · World #28,264 classical · FIDE ID 1701800
Our database contains 73 games by Lars-Erik Johansson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lars-Erik Johansson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lars-Erik Johansson 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 | 1,996 | 2,344 | Jul 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,108 | 2,163 | Aug 2023 |
| Blitz | 1,910 | 2,052 | Jul 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73 | 25 | 20 | 28 | 34.2% |
| As White | 35 | 10 | 10 | 15 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 38 | 15 | 10 | 13 | 39.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lars-Erik Johansson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lars-Erik Johansson's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 40.0% | 35.7% |
| d4 | 11 | 31.4% | 31.8% |
| c4 | 6 | 17.1% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 11.4% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 40% of White games, 35.7% score
- …c6 (29% of these games) — Johansson usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Johansson usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Johansson usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 31% of White games, 31.8% score
- …Nf6 (82% of these games) — Johansson usually continues c4 (28.6% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Johansson usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (9% of these games) — Johansson usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 16.7% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 62.5% | 55.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 25.0% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 2 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
Lars-Erik Johansson's chess games
All 73 games by Lars-Erik Johansson 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: 25 wins, 20 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A10 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B82 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E54 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1991 | Ferdinand Hellers | 2,550 | 13th Politiken Cup | A29 |
| Jan 1988 | Peter Backe | 2,295 | Karlstad Open | A16 |
| Jan 1991 | Gunnar Johansson | 2,290 | Stockholm | A13 |
| Jan 1988 | Kim Pilgaard | 2,280 | Lyngby Open | C02 |
| Jan 1989 | Kh Raag | 2,190 | Vosu Open | D74 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stockholm | 1991 | 9 | 6 | 2,403 |
| Lyngby Open | 1988 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,180 |
| 13th Politiken Cup | 1991 | 9 | 5 | 2,513 |
| Hallsberg Open U18 | 1975 | 9 | 4.5 | – |
| Karlstad Open | 2019 | 8 | 4 | 2,141 |
| Jonkoping Open | 1988 | 7 | 4 | 1,908 |
| ch-SWE U18 | 1980 | 7 | 2 | – |
| Skelleftea Solett Open | 1999 | 6 | 1.5 | 2,050 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lars-Erik Johansson's chess games?
73 games by Lars-Erik Johansson, 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 Lars-Erik Johansson has played.
What does Lars-Erik Johansson play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Lars-Erik Johansson opens with 1.e4 (40% of games), 1.d4 (31% of games), 1.c4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lars-Erik Johansson answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games).
What openings does Lars-Erik Johansson play as White?
As White, Lars-Erik Johansson's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (4 games, 75.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lars-Erik Johansson play as Black?
As Black, Lars-Erik Johansson most often plays: Réti Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Lars-Erik Johansson's FIDE rating?
Lars-Erik Johansson is currently rated 1,996 in classical chess, 2,108 in rapid and 1,910 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,344 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Lars-Erik Johansson played?
Our database contains 73 games by Lars-Erik Johansson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 20 draws, 28 losses (34.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lars-Erik Johansson?
73 games by Lars-Erik Johansson 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.