Prepare against Mathias Eklund
Sweden · World #36,940 classical · FIDE ID 1702254
When preparing against Mathias Eklund, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 46 games by Mathias Eklund, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Mathias Eklund's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mathias Eklund 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 | 1,949 | 2,151 | Jul 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,960 | 2,016 | Jan 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,968 | 1,968 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 12 | 8 | 26 | 26.1% |
| As White | 25 | 7 | 5 | 13 | 28.0% |
| As Black | 21 | 5 | 3 | 13 | 23.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mathias Eklund's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mathias Eklund's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 25 | 100.0% | 38.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 38.0% score
- …Nf6 (76% of these games) — Eklund usually continues c4 (39.5% score)
- …d5 (16% of these games) — Eklund usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …c6 (4% of these games) — Eklund usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 8 | 57.1% | 18.8% |
| c5 | 6 | 42.9% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 10.0% |
Mathias Eklund's chess games
All 46 games by Mathias Eklund in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 12 wins, 8 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E00 | Indian Defense: Seirawan Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D24 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D51 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1992 | Daniel Ronneland | 2,270 | 22nd Rilton Cup | B32 |
| Jan 1994 | Rasmus Holving | 2,225 | 24th Rilton Cup | C00 |
| Jan 1994 | Goran Fant | 2,080 | 24th Rilton Cup | D24 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SWE Open | 1992 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,226 |
| 24th Rilton Cup | 1994 | 6 | 4 | 2,392 |
| 26th Rilton Cup | 1996 | 5 | 1 | 2,150 |
| Stockholm Open 2 | 1994 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,105 |
| Stockholm Open | 1994 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,320 |
| chC-SWE Open | 2010 | 4 | 1 | 1,924 |
| chT-SWE 9596 | 1996 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,948 |
| 23rd Rilton Cup | 1993 | 3 | 0 | 1,980 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mathias Eklund's chess games?
46 games by Mathias Eklund, from Apr 2003 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 Mathias Eklund has played.
What does Mathias Eklund play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Mathias Eklund opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mathias Eklund answers 1...e6 (57% of games), 1...c5 (43% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Mathias Eklund play as White?
As White, Mathias Eklund's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mathias Eklund play as Black?
As Black, Mathias Eklund most often plays: Budapest Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Mathias Eklund's FIDE rating?
Mathias Eklund is currently rated 1,949 in classical chess, 1,960 in rapid and 1,968 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,151 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Mathias Eklund played?
Our database contains 46 games by Mathias Eklund, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 8 draws, 26 losses (26.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mathias Eklund?
46 games by Mathias Eklund 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.