Prepare against Mikael Arnelind
Sweden · World #12,647 classical · FIDE ID 1704290
Our database contains 233 games by Mikael Arnelind, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Mikael Arnelind's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mikael Arnelind 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 | 2,133 | 2,221 | May 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,144 | 2,194 | May 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,182 | 2,205 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 233 | 61 | 73 | 99 | 26.2% |
| As White | 118 | 31 | 36 | 51 | 26.3% |
| As Black | 115 | 30 | 37 | 48 | 26.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mikael Arnelind's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mikael Arnelind's side.
First moves as White (118 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 103 | 87.3% | 41.3% |
| e4 | 12 | 10.2% | 41.7% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 87% of White games, 41.3% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Arnelind usually continues c4 (42.0% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Arnelind usually continues c4 (39.6% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Arnelind usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 10% of White games, 41.7% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Arnelind usually continues c3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Arnelind usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Arnelind usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 41 | 91.1% | 53.7% |
| e5 | 4 | 8.9% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 46 | 95.8% | 39.1% |
| e6 | 2 | 4.2% | 25.0% |
Mikael Arnelind's chess games
All 233 games by Mikael Arnelind 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: 61 wins, 73 draws, 99 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E54 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 24 | 2/12/10 | 8.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 17 | 6/2/9 | 35.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 23 | 6/6/11 | 26.1% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 19 | 7/4/8 | 36.8% |
| A39 | English Opening | 14 | 2/5/7 | 14.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| E59 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| E08 | Catalan | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2017 | Tommy Andersson | 2,404 | chT-SWE 1718 Superettan | E12 |
| Mar 2017 | Bengt Lindberg | 2,387 | SWE Cup | C16 |
| Jan 1996 | Per Wikstrom | 2,380 | Gothenburg Open | C92 |
| Dec 2011 | Rikard Backelin | 2,352 | chT2-SWE 1112 | A34 |
| May 2012 | Sebastian Nilsson | 2,346 | Deltalift Open | C18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deltalift Open | 2016 | 19 | 9.5 | 2,181 |
| Gothenburg Open | 2019 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,255 |
| ch-SWE U18 | 1995 | 13 | 7 | 2,158 |
| SWE Cup | 2017 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,320 |
| chT-SWE 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,175 |
| chT-SWE 0809 | 2009 | 10 | 2.5 | 2,244 |
| chT-SWE 2324 Elite | 2024 | 9 | 1 | 2,078 |
| chT-SWE 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 3 | 2,160 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mikael Arnelind's chess games?
233 games by Mikael Arnelind, 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 Mikael Arnelind has played.
What does Mikael Arnelind play on the first move as White?
Across 118 games with White in our database, Mikael Arnelind opens with 1.d4 (87% of games), 1.e4 (10% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mikael Arnelind answers 1...e6 (91% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Mikael Arnelind play as White?
As White, Mikael Arnelind's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (24 games, 8.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Slav Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 118 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mikael Arnelind play as Black?
As Black, Mikael Arnelind most often plays: Queen's Indian Defense (23 games, 26.1% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (19 games, 36.8% win rate); English Opening (14 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 115 games.
What is Mikael Arnelind's FIDE rating?
Mikael Arnelind is currently rated 2,133 in classical chess, 2,144 in rapid and 2,182 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,221 (May 2022).
How many games has Mikael Arnelind played?
Our database contains 233 games by Mikael Arnelind, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 61 wins, 73 draws, 99 losses (26.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mikael Arnelind?
233 games by Mikael Arnelind 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.