Prepare against Mikael Naslund
FM · Sweden · World #13,340 classical · FIDE ID 1708260
Our database contains 182 games by Mikael Naslund, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Mikael Naslund's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mikael Naslund 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 | 2,124 | 2,310 | Jan 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,048 | 2,128 | Feb 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,980 | 2,148 | May 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 182 | 53 | 62 | 67 | 29.1% |
| As White | 85 | 30 | 31 | 24 | 35.3% |
| As Black | 97 | 23 | 31 | 43 | 23.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mikael Naslund's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mikael Naslund's side.
First moves as White (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 71 | 83.5% | 54.9% |
| e4 | 9 | 10.6% | 55.6% |
| c4 | 3 | 3.5% | 16.7% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 84% of White games, 54.9% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Naslund usually continues c4 (51.8% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Naslund usually continues c4 (60.5% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Naslund usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 11% of White games, 55.6% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — Naslund usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Naslund usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nc6 (11% of these games) — Naslund usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 37 | 72.5% | 43.2% |
| d5 | 7 | 13.7% | 35.7% |
| e6 | 4 | 7.8% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 27 | 87.1% | 29.6% |
| d5 | 3 | 9.7% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
Mikael Naslund's chess games
All 182 games by Mikael Naslund 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: 53 wins, 62 draws, 67 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 15 | 7/4/4 | 46.7% |
| D23 | Slav Defense | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D82 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 29 | 7/10/12 | 24.1% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 8 | 0/5/3 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 6 | 0/5/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B14 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B22 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2020 | Rikard Winsnes | 2,375 | chT-SWE 1920 Superettan | D82 |
| Jan 1996 | Bo HT Eriksson | 2,335 | Stockholm Kristallen Open | B06 |
| Nov 2008 | Jonathan Humphrey | 2,330 | Budapest FS11 IM-A | E04 |
| Nov 2008 | Dimo Werner | 2,328 | Budapest FS11 IM-A | E12 |
| Nov 2017 | Erik Malmstig | 2,319 | Hasselbacken Open | A41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stockholm Kristallen Open | 1996 | 14 | 10 | 2,444 |
| Budapest FS11 IM-A | 2008 | 11 | 4 | 2,160 |
| 4th ch-EU Union | 2008 | 10 | 5 | 2,110 |
| Gausdal Open A | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,234 |
| 44th Rilton Cup | 2015 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,112 |
| 4th Mediterranean Open A | 2010 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,143 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2009 | 9 | 4 | 2,098 |
| chT-SWE 1819 Superettan | 2019 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,055 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mikael Naslund's chess games?
182 games by Mikael Naslund, 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 Naslund has played.
What does Mikael Naslund play on the first move as White?
Across 85 games with White in our database, Mikael Naslund opens with 1.d4 (84% of games), 1.e4 (11% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mikael Naslund answers 1...c5 (73% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (87% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games), 1...f5 (3% of games).
What openings does Mikael Naslund play as White?
As White, Mikael Naslund's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 85 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mikael Naslund play as Black?
As Black, Mikael Naslund most often plays: Sicilian (29 games, 24.1% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 97 games.
What is Mikael Naslund's FIDE rating?
Mikael Naslund is currently rated 2,124 in classical chess, 2,048 in rapid and 1,980 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,310 (Jan 2008).
How many games has Mikael Naslund played?
Our database contains 182 games by Mikael Naslund, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 53 wins, 62 draws, 67 losses (29.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mikael Naslund?
182 games by Mikael Naslund 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.