Prepare against Mikael Aroven
Sweden · World #18,014 classical · FIDE ID 1709534
When preparing against Mikael Aroven, expect 1.c4 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (79% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as White, 20.0% over 25 games.
Our database contains 221 games by Mikael Aroven, covering Oct 2005 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Mikael Aroven's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mikael Aroven 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 | 2,075 | 2,201 | Oct 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,108 | 2,118 | Aug 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,050 | 2,150 | Aug 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 221 | 58 | 54 | 109 | 26.2% |
| As White | 110 | 34 | 30 | 46 | 30.9% |
| As Black | 111 | 24 | 24 | 63 | 21.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mikael Aroven's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mikael Aroven's side.
First moves as White (110 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 65 | 59.1% | 43.8% |
| Nf3 | 18 | 16.4% | 47.2% |
| d4 | 10 | 9.1% | 45.0% |
| e4 | 7 | 6.4% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 7 | 6.4% | 28.6% |
| f4 | 2 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 59% of White games, 43.8% score
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Aroven usually continues g3 (54.2% score)
- …Nf6 (23% of these games) — Aroven usually continues g3 (40.0% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Aroven usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 16% of White games, 47.2% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Aroven usually continues g3 (90.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Aroven usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Aroven usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 37 | 78.7% | 24.3% |
| d6 | 7 | 14.9% | 28.6% |
| g6 | 3 | 6.4% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 29 | 67.4% | 39.7% |
| d6 | 6 | 14.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 6 | 14.0% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
Mikael Aroven's chess games
All 221 games by Mikael Aroven in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 58 wins, 54 draws, 109 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A15 | English Opening | 25 | 5/8/12 | 20.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 18 | 7/2/9 | 38.9% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A10 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 11 | 1/2/8 | 9.1% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 10 | 1/0/9 | 10.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A25 | Rat Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2007 | Daniel Paz Ladron De Guevara | 2,362 | Ronda Promesas | A01 |
| Jun 2012 | Johan Furhoff | 2,358 | Stockholm Open | A25 |
| Nov 2007 | Luis Fernandez Siles | 2,310 | Ronda Promesas | A87 |
| Jul 2017 | Felix Tuomainen | 2,294 | Vaxjo Nordic zt | E92 |
| Jun 2017 | Toivo Keinanen | 2,287 | Vaxjo Nordic zt | A62 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stockholm Open | 2019 | 14 | 4 | 1,933 |
| chT2-SWE 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,983 |
| 4th Calvia Open | 2007 | 9 | 5 | 2,208 |
| Vaxjo Nordic zt | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 2,310 |
| Palanga Baltija Open A | 2014 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,006 |
| Ronda Promesas | 2007 | 9 | 4 | 2,287 |
| Wroclaw Open A | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,075 |
| Stockholm | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 2,173 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mikael Aroven's chess games?
221 games by Mikael Aroven, from Oct 2005 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 Aroven has played.
What does Mikael Aroven play on the first move as White?
Across 110 games with White in our database, Mikael Aroven opens with 1.c4 (59% of games), 1.Nf3 (16% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mikael Aroven answers 1...c5 (79% of games), 1...d6 (15% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games).
What openings does Mikael Aroven play as White?
As White, Mikael Aroven's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (25 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (18 games, 38.9% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (10 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 110 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mikael Aroven play as Black?
As Black, Mikael Aroven most often plays: Modern Defense (11 games, 9.1% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 111 games.
What is Mikael Aroven's FIDE rating?
Mikael Aroven is currently rated 2,075 in classical chess, 2,108 in rapid and 2,050 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,201 (Oct 2007).
How many games has Mikael Aroven played?
Our database contains 221 games by Mikael Aroven, covering Oct 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 58 wins, 54 draws, 109 losses (26.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mikael Aroven?
221 games by Mikael Aroven 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.