Prepare against Lars Walinder
FM · Sweden · World #8,989 classical · FIDE ID 1707329
Our database contains 119 games by Lars Walinder, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lars Walinder's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lars Walinder 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 | 2,186 | 2,310 | Jul 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,221 | 2,283 | Nov 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,170 | 2,229 | Nov 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 119 | 41 | 32 | 46 | 34.5% |
| As White | 55 | 20 | 14 | 21 | 36.4% |
| As Black | 64 | 21 | 18 | 25 | 32.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lars Walinder's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lars Walinder's side.
First moves as White (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 46 | 83.6% | 51.1% |
| d4 | 6 | 10.9% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 3.6% | 75.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 84% of White games, 51.1% score
- …Nf6 (26% of these games) — Walinder usually continues Nc3 (40.0% score)
- …c5 (26% of these games) — Walinder usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Walinder usually continues Nc3 (36.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 11% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Walinder usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Walinder usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Walinder usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 11 | 52.4% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 10 | 47.6% | 55.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 23 | 74.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 16.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
Lars Walinder's chess games
All 119 games by Lars Walinder 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: 41 wins, 32 draws, 46 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 16 | 8/3/5 | 50.0% |
| A33 | English Opening | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E01 | Catalan | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C10 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | London System | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2019 | Jonas Barkhagen | 2,429 | Vaxjo Open | E94 |
| Aug 2015 | Lars Karlsson | 2,426 | Lidkoping Open | A42 |
| Jan 2019 | Tommy Andersson | 2,407 | chT-SWE 1819 Superettan | E14 |
| Dec 2018 | Bengt Lindberg | 2,404 | Malmo Open | B14 |
| Dec 2012 | Thomas Ernst | 2,398 | Malmo Open | B92 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vaxjo Open | 2020 | 20 | 11.5 | 2,179 |
| Malmo Open | 2021 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,321 |
| chT-SWE 1819 Superettan | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 2,412 |
| Lidkoping Open | 2018 | 9 | 6 | 2,460 |
| chT-SWE 1718 Superettan | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 2,309 |
| chT-SWE 1920 Superettan | 2020 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,213 |
| chB-SWE | 2023 | 9 | 1.5 | 2,076 |
| chT2-SWE 1213 | 2013 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,368 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lars Walinder's chess games?
119 games by Lars Walinder, 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 Walinder has played.
What does Lars Walinder play on the first move as White?
Across 55 games with White in our database, Lars Walinder opens with 1.c4 (84% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lars Walinder answers 1...e6 (52% of games), 1...c5 (48% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (74% of games), 1...Nf6 (16% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Lars Walinder play as White?
As White, Lars Walinder's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Symmetrical (16 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (13 games, 46.2% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (12 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 55 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lars Walinder play as Black?
As Black, Lars Walinder most often plays: Slav Defense (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 64 games.
What is Lars Walinder's FIDE rating?
Lars Walinder is currently rated 2,186 in classical chess, 2,221 in rapid and 2,170 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,310 (Jul 2023).
How many games has Lars Walinder played?
Our database contains 119 games by Lars Walinder, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 41 wins, 32 draws, 46 losses (34.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lars Walinder?
119 games by Lars Walinder 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.