Prepare against Martin Goransson
Sweden · World #22,730 classical · FIDE ID 1717286
Our database contains 44 games by Martin Goransson, covering Jul 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Martin Goransson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Goransson 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 | 2,035 | 2,112 | Jun 2019 |
| Rapid | 1,979 | 2,026 | Feb 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,010 | 2,058 | Dec 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 10 | 4 | 30 | 22.7% |
| As White | 21 | 6 | 3 | 12 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 23 | 4 | 1 | 18 | 17.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Goransson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Goransson's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 16 | 76.2% | 28.1% |
| e4 | 5 | 23.8% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 76% of White games, 28.1% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Goransson usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Goransson usually continues g3 (16.7% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Goransson usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 24% of White games, 60.0% score
- …c5 (80% of these games) — Goransson usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Goransson usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 88.9% | 12.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
Martin Goransson's chess games
All 44 games by Martin Goransson in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2012 - 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: 10 wins, 4 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A10 | English Opening | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B54 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2019 | Jonathan Westerberg | 2,544 | Vaxjo Open | A04 |
| Feb 2019 | Mattis Olofsson-Dolk | 2,172 | Vaxjo Open | A36 |
| Feb 2015 | Carl Fredrik Johansson | 2,160 | Vaxjo Open | C02 |
| Jun 2026 | Denis Puleshi | 1,975 | Schack-SM 2026|Weekend 1 | E61 |
| Feb 2026 | Firas Alsaied Ali | 1,909 | Elite Hotels Vaxjo Open | A29 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deltalift Open | 2019 | 17 | 4 | 2,031 |
| Vaxjo Open | 2023 | 12 | 3 | 2,083 |
| 1st Haarlem Nova College Open | 2002 | 6 | 3 | 1,917 |
| Elite Hotels Vaxjo Open | 2026 | 4 | 1 | 1,990 |
| Lund CellaVision Cup | 2017 | 2 | 0 | 2,132 |
| Malmo Open | 2021 | 2 | 0 | 1,982 |
| Schack-SM 2026|Weekend 1 | 2026 | 1 | 1 | 2,375 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Goransson's chess games?
44 games by Martin Goransson, from Jul 2012 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 Martin Goransson has played.
What does Martin Goransson play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Martin Goransson opens with 1.c4 (76% of games), 1.e4 (24% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Goransson answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games).
What openings does Martin Goransson play as White?
As White, Martin Goransson's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (7 games, 14.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Goransson play as Black?
As Black, Martin Goransson most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Martin Goransson's FIDE rating?
Martin Goransson is currently rated 2,035 in classical chess, 1,979 in rapid and 2,010 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,112 (Jun 2019).
How many games has Martin Goransson played?
Our database contains 44 games by Martin Goransson, covering Jul 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 4 draws, 30 losses (22.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Goransson?
44 games by Martin Goransson 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.