Prepare against Ludvig Carlsson
IM · Sweden · World #1,170 classical · FIDE ID 1727010
Our database contains 1,000 games by Ludvig Carlsson, covering Oct 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ludvig Carlsson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ludvig Carlsson 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 | 2,437 | 2,437 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,342 | 2,342 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,412 | 2,419 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,000 | 453 | 210 | 337 | 45.3% |
| As White | 507 | 258 | 94 | 155 | 50.9% |
| As Black | 493 | 195 | 116 | 182 | 39.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ludvig Carlsson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ludvig Carlsson's side.
First moves as White (507 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 194 | 38.3% | 61.1% |
| d4 | 159 | 31.4% | 59.4% |
| Nf3 | 111 | 21.9% | 64.4% |
| c4 | 26 | 5.1% | 38.5% |
| g3 | 9 | 1.8% | 55.6% |
| b3 | 4 | 0.8% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 38% of White games, 61.1% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Carlsson usually continues Nf3 (59.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Carlsson usually continues Nf3 (54.7% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Carlsson usually continues Nf3 (77.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 31% of White games, 59.4% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Carlsson usually continues c4 (56.8% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Carlsson usually continues c4 (65.9% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Carlsson usually continues e4 (90.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (205 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 112 | 54.6% | 59.8% |
| c5 | 45 | 22.0% | 48.9% |
| e6 | 24 | 11.7% | 45.8% |
| c6 | 10 | 4.9% | 40.0% |
| g6 | 8 | 3.9% | 56.3% |
| d6 | 4 | 2.0% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (186 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 84 | 45.2% | 50.6% |
| d5 | 66 | 35.5% | 54.5% |
| e6 | 20 | 10.8% | 35.0% |
| g6 | 10 | 5.4% | 55.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Ludvig Carlsson's chess games
All 1,000 games by Ludvig Carlsson in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2014 - 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: 453 wins, 210 draws, 337 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 38 | 18/8/12 | 47.4% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 30 | 14/6/10 | 46.7% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 27 | 15/3/9 | 55.6% |
| A30 | English Opening | 22 | 12/4/6 | 54.5% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 20 | 12/6/2 | 60.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 17 | 12/2/3 | 70.6% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 16 | 11/1/4 | 68.8% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 16 | 8/5/3 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 15 | 5/3/7 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 15 | 7/2/6 | 46.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 43 | 21/10/12 | 48.8% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 39 | 8/10/21 | 20.5% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 23 | 9/7/7 | 39.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 22 | 7/7/8 | 31.8% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 19 | 9/5/5 | 47.4% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 16 | 7/2/7 | 43.8% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 16 | 6/4/6 | 37.5% |
| E11 | Catalan | 15 | 3/7/5 | 20.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2020 | Jorden Van Foreest | 2,673 | Titled Tue | D51 |
| Dec 2024 | D Navara | 2,665 | Titled Tue Early | A46 |
| Oct 2024 | Vladimir Malakhov | 2,642 | Titled Tue Late | A05 |
| Jun 2025 | Samvel Ter-Sahakyan | 2,611 | Titled Tue Early | D37 |
| Feb 2022 | Alexander Zubov | 2,598 | Titled Tue Early | D31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 368 | 196.5 | 2,314 |
| ch-SWE U20 | 2023 | 36 | 21 | 2,263 |
| Fagernes Open | 2024 | 34 | 20 | 2,360 |
| Karlstad Open | 2024 | 24 | 21 | 2,433 |
| Fagernes Autumn Open | 2023 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,351 |
| Kvisla | 2022 | 18 | 10 | 2,364 |
| Uppsala Young Champions | 2019 | 18 | 11 | 2,137 |
| Riga Tech Rapid Open | 2023 | 17 | 11.5 | 2,172 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ludvig Carlsson's chess games?
1,000 games by Ludvig Carlsson, from Oct 2014 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 Ludvig Carlsson has played.
What does Ludvig Carlsson play on the first move as White?
Across 507 games with White in our database, Ludvig Carlsson opens with 1.e4 (38% of games), 1.d4 (31% of games), 1.Nf3 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ludvig Carlsson answers 1...e5 (55% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (45% of games), 1...d5 (35% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games).
What openings does Ludvig Carlsson play as White?
As White, Ludvig Carlsson's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (38 games, 47.4% win rate); Sicilian (30 games, 46.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (27 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 507 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ludvig Carlsson play as Black?
As Black, Ludvig Carlsson most often plays: Petrov's Defense (43 games, 48.8% win rate); Indian Defense (39 games, 20.5% win rate); Réti Opening (23 games, 39.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 493 games.
What is Ludvig Carlsson's FIDE rating?
Ludvig Carlsson is currently rated 2,437 in classical chess, 2,342 in rapid and 2,412 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,437 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Ludvig Carlsson played?
Our database contains 1,000 games by Ludvig Carlsson, covering Oct 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 453 wins, 210 draws, 337 losses (45.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ludvig Carlsson?
1,000 games by Ludvig Carlsson 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.