Prepare against Lars-Goran Eklund
FM · Sweden · World #6,831 classical · FIDE ID 1701010
Our database contains 196 games by Lars-Goran Eklund, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Lars-Goran Eklund's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lars-Goran Eklund 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 | 2,228 | 2,302 | Mar 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,214 | 2,257 | Aug 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,232 | 2,267 | Aug 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 196 | 65 | 72 | 59 | 33.2% |
| As White | 108 | 29 | 50 | 29 | 26.9% |
| As Black | 88 | 36 | 22 | 30 | 40.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lars-Goran Eklund's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lars-Goran Eklund's side.
First moves as White (108 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 107 | 99.1% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 99% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Eklund usually continues c4 (40.2% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Eklund usually continues c4 (57.5% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Eklund usually continues c4 (53.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Eklund usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 19 | 54.3% | 44.7% |
| c5 | 13 | 37.1% | 53.8% |
| d5 | 3 | 8.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 34 | 94.4% | 55.9% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.8% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
Lars-Goran Eklund's chess games
All 196 games by Lars-Goran Eklund 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: 65 wins, 72 draws, 59 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 27 | 5/10/12 | 18.5% |
| B38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 15 | 4/8/3 | 26.7% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 14 | 6/6/2 | 42.9% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 12 | 5/6/1 | 41.7% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 12 | 1/9/2 | 8.3% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A53 | Rat Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 29 | 13/9/7 | 44.8% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 11 | 3/1/7 | 27.3% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| A55 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C00 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2009 | Stellan Brynell | 2,586 | chT-SWE 0809 | A09 |
| Aug 2015 | Leif Erlend Johannessen | 2,517 | Lund CellaVision Cup | A87 |
| Feb 2009 | Emil Hermansson | 2,474 | chT-SWE 0809 | A09 |
| Jan 1995 | Richard Wessman | 2,440 | ch-SWE | D46 |
| Jan 2006 | Christer Niklasson | 2,423 | chT-SWE 0506 | A04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skara Vastgota Open | 2023 | 15 | 9 | 2,203 |
| ch-SWE | 1995 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,271 |
| ch-SWE Master Elite | 2002 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,207 |
| ch-SWE B1 | 1996 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,288 |
| chT-SWE 9900 | 2000 | 11 | 3 | 2,178 |
| chT-SWE 0304 | 2004 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,239 |
| chT-SWE 0102 | 2002 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,246 |
| chT-SWE 0203 | 2003 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,459 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lars-Goran Eklund's chess games?
196 games by Lars-Goran Eklund, 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 Lars-Goran Eklund has played.
What does Lars-Goran Eklund play on the first move as White?
Across 108 games with White in our database, Lars-Goran Eklund opens with 1.Nf3 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lars-Goran Eklund answers 1...Nc6 (54% of games), 1...c5 (37% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (94% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Lars-Goran Eklund play as White?
As White, Lars-Goran Eklund's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (27 games, 18.5% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (15 games, 26.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (14 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 108 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lars-Goran Eklund play as Black?
As Black, Lars-Goran Eklund most often plays: Slav Defense (29 games, 44.8% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation (8 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 88 games.
What is Lars-Goran Eklund's FIDE rating?
Lars-Goran Eklund is currently rated 2,228 in classical chess, 2,214 in rapid and 2,232 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,302 (Mar 2013).
How many games has Lars-Goran Eklund played?
Our database contains 196 games by Lars-Goran Eklund, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 65 wins, 72 draws, 59 losses (33.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lars-Goran Eklund?
196 games by Lars-Goran Eklund 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.