Prepare against Lennarth Eriksson
Sweden · World #31,631 classical · FIDE ID 1707736
When preparing against Lennarth Eriksson, expect 1.d4 in 41% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (69%).
Our database contains 70 games by Lennarth Eriksson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lennarth Eriksson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lennarth 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 | 1,976 | 2,098 | Apr 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,973 | 2,045 | Feb 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,046 | 2,096 | Aug 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 70 | 22 | 10 | 38 | 31.4% |
| As White | 32 | 13 | 5 | 14 | 40.6% |
| As Black | 38 | 9 | 5 | 24 | 23.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lennarth Eriksson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lennarth Eriksson's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 13 | 40.6% | 46.2% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 31.3% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 7 | 21.9% | 57.1% |
| b3 | 1 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 41% of White games, 46.2% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Eriksson usually continues Bg5 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Eriksson usually continues d5 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Eriksson usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 31% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Eriksson usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Eriksson usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Eriksson usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 10 | 52.6% | 15.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 15.8% | 16.7% |
| c6 | 3 | 15.8% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 11 | 68.8% | 36.4% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 18.8% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Lennarth Eriksson's chess games
All 70 games by Lennarth 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: 22 wins, 10 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A49 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A64 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 11 | 2/1/8 | 18.2% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A88 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A17 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2017 | Juan Manuel Bellon Lopez | 2,345 | Vaxjo Open | A43 |
| Mar 2009 | Luis2 Valle | 2,340 | 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-E | A29 |
| Sep 2004 | Josef Ask | 2,309 | Hallstahammar Open | E04 |
| Feb 2018 | Malte Burwick | 2,247 | Vaxjo Open | B07 |
| Mar 2022 | Nedeljko Malesevic | 2,234 | chT-SWE 2122 Elite | A14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vaxjo Open | 2022 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,214 |
| 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-E | 2009 | 12 | 5 | 2,202 |
| 36th EU-Cup | 2021 | 7 | 6 | 2,297 |
| Elite Hotels Vaxjo Open | 2026 | 6 | 0 | 1,790 |
| chT2-SWE 0809 | 2009 | 6 | 2 | 1,931 |
| chC-SWE Open | 2010 | 4 | 1 | 1,906 |
| Norrkoeping Easter Open | 2018 | 4 | 0 | 1,877 |
| Hallstahammar Open | 2004 | 4 | 3 | 2,268 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lennarth Eriksson's chess games?
70 games by Lennarth 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 Lennarth Eriksson has played.
What does Lennarth Eriksson play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Lennarth Eriksson opens with 1.d4 (41% of games), 1.Nf3 (31% of games), 1.c4 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lennarth Eriksson answers 1...d6 (53% of games), 1...Nf6 (16% of games), 1...c6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (69% of games), 1...Nf6 (19% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Lennarth Eriksson play as White?
As White, Lennarth Eriksson's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lennarth Eriksson play as Black?
As Black, Lennarth Eriksson most often plays: Pirc Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Rat Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Lennarth Eriksson's FIDE rating?
Lennarth Eriksson is currently rated 1,976 in classical chess, 1,973 in rapid and 2,046 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,098 (Apr 2018).
How many games has Lennarth Eriksson played?
Our database contains 70 games by Lennarth Eriksson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 10 draws, 38 losses (31.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lennarth Eriksson?
70 games by Lennarth 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.