Prepare against Ludvig Morell
Sweden · World #20,987 classical · FIDE ID 1736779
Our database contains 82 games by Ludvig Morell, covering Jan 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ludvig Morell's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ludvig Morell 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 | 2,049 | 2,080 | Sep 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,955 | 1,962 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,034 | 2,073 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 24 | 22 | 36 | 29.3% |
| As White | 38 | 10 | 10 | 18 | 26.3% |
| As Black | 44 | 14 | 12 | 18 | 31.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ludvig Morell's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ludvig Morell's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 35 | 92.1% | 42.9% |
| e3 | 2 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 42.9% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Morell usually continues Nf3 (22.7% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Morell usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Morell usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- 1.e3 — 5% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Morell usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Morell usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 21 | 91.3% | 52.4% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 53.3% | 31.3% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 46.7% | 57.1% |
Ludvig Morell's chess games
All 82 games by Ludvig Morell in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2016 - 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: 24 wins, 22 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A32 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A64 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2023 | Toivo Keinanen | 2,508 | ch-SWE Blitz | B01 |
| Aug 2025 | G Svenn | 2,278 | Avenyn Open | A45 |
| Aug 2026 | Johannes Aira | 2,176 | West Coast Chess Open by Mediegymnasiet | B23 |
| Aug 2025 | Eduardo Cabanas Lopez | 2,144 | 4th Leca Chess Open | B51 |
| Mar 2024 | Irina Tetenkina | 2,138 | Norrkoeping Easter Open | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14th Portoroz Open | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 2,009 |
| Uppsala Young Champions 10th | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 1,984 |
| 22nd Barcelona Sant Marti Open A | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 1,901 |
| 9th Uppsala Young Champions | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 2,063 |
| Schack-SM 2026 | Mästarklassen | 2026 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,015 |
| West Coast Chess Open by Mediegymnasiet | 2026 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,146 |
| Avenyn Open | 2025 | 5 | 3 | 2,261 |
| Norrkoeping Easter Open | 2024 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,123 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ludvig Morell's chess games?
82 games by Ludvig Morell, from Jan 2016 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 Morell has played.
What does Ludvig Morell play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Ludvig Morell opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.e3 (5% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ludvig Morell answers 1...c5 (91% of games), 1...Nc6 (4% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (53% of games), 1...Nf6 (47% of games).
What openings does Ludvig Morell play as White?
As White, Ludvig Morell's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ludvig Morell play as Black?
As Black, Ludvig Morell most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 44 games.
What is Ludvig Morell's FIDE rating?
Ludvig Morell is currently rated 2,049 in classical chess, 1,955 in rapid and 2,034 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,080 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Ludvig Morell played?
Our database contains 82 games by Ludvig Morell, covering Jan 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 22 draws, 36 losses (29.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ludvig Morell?
82 games by Ludvig Morell 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.