Prepare against Niklas Carlstrom
Sweden · World #14,092 classical · FIDE ID 1704648
Our database contains 72 games by Niklas Carlstrom, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Niklas Carlstrom's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Niklas Carlstrom 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 | 2,115 | 2,130 | May 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,073 | 2,096 | Nov 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,159 | 2,159 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 22 | 17 | 33 | 30.6% |
| As White | 33 | 15 | 6 | 12 | 45.5% |
| As Black | 39 | 7 | 11 | 21 | 17.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Niklas Carlstrom's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Niklas Carlstrom's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 29 | 87.9% | 53.4% |
| d4 | 2 | 6.1% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 53.4% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Carlstrom usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Carlstrom usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Carlstrom usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Carlstrom usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 6 | 37.5% | 25.0% |
| Nc6 | 6 | 37.5% | 41.7% |
| d6 | 3 | 18.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 42.1% | 18.8% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 36.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 10.5% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
Niklas Carlstrom's chess games
All 72 games by Niklas Carlstrom 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: 22 wins, 17 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E67 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2022 | Ari Ziegler | 2,327 | Deltalift Open | C02 |
| Jul 2022 | Axel Tiger-Norqvist | 2,239 | ch-SWE Masters | C63 |
| May 2019 | Joakim Nyander | 2,235 | Deltalift Open | B23 |
| May 2019 | Isak Sjoberg | 2,208 | Deltalift Open | C47 |
| May 2022 | Andreas Landgren | 2,197 | Deltalift Open | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deltalift Open | 2024 | 17 | 6.5 | 2,173 |
| 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-C | 2009 | 12 | 6 | 2,189 |
| ch-SWE Masters | 2022 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,114 |
| Karlstad Open | 2024 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,023 |
| Schack-SM 2026 | Mästarklassen | 2026 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,118 |
| Lidkoping Open | 2019 | 7 | 5 | 2,244 |
| Norrkoeping Easter Open | 2024 | 4 | 2 | 2,223 |
| Stockholm Grand Prix 2025 | 2025 | 3 | 0 | 1,893 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Niklas Carlstrom's chess games?
72 games by Niklas Carlstrom, 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 Niklas Carlstrom has played.
What does Niklas Carlstrom play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Niklas Carlstrom opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games), 1.Nc3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Niklas Carlstrom answers 1...e5 (38% of games), 1...Nc6 (38% of games), 1...d6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (42% of games), 1...Nf6 (37% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games).
What openings does Niklas Carlstrom play as White?
As White, Niklas Carlstrom's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Niklas Carlstrom play as Black?
As Black, Niklas Carlstrom most often plays: Nimzowitsch Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Niklas Carlstrom's FIDE rating?
Niklas Carlstrom is currently rated 2,115 in classical chess, 2,073 in rapid and 2,159 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,130 (May 2023).
How many games has Niklas Carlstrom played?
Our database contains 72 games by Niklas Carlstrom, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 17 draws, 33 losses (30.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Niklas Carlstrom?
72 games by Niklas Carlstrom 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.