Prepare against Niklas Marklund
Sweden · World #9,436 classical · FIDE ID 1705466
Our database contains 80 games by Niklas Marklund, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Niklas Marklund's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Niklas Marklund 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 | 2,178 | 2,243 | Mar 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,194 | 2,273 | Dec 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,205 | 2,205 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 26 | 25 | 29 | 32.5% |
| As White | 47 | 14 | 19 | 14 | 29.8% |
| As Black | 33 | 12 | 6 | 15 | 36.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Niklas Marklund's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Niklas Marklund's side.
First moves as White (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 44 | 93.6% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 94% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Marklund usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Marklund usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Marklund usually continues e4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 2% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Marklund usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 85.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Niklas Marklund's chess games
All 80 games by Niklas Marklund in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 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: 26 wins, 25 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 3/5/0 | 37.5% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B37 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E34 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| D83 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A04 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A39 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2002 | Sergey Ivanov | 2,561 | Oulu We PSM Open | B01 |
| Jan 2005 | Luis Couso | 2,432 | chT-SWE 0506 | D15 |
| Jan 2005 | Ari Ziegler | 2,375 | chT-SWE 0506 | A67 |
| Jan 2006 | Rauan Sagit | 2,328 | chT-SWE 0506 | E12 |
| Jan 2006 | Matti Svenn | 2,290 | chT-SWE 0506 | E11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SWE 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 8 | 2,517 |
| Umel | 1997 | 9 | 4 | 2,268 |
| Skelleftea Solett Open | 2001 | 9 | 5 | 2,286 |
| TCh-SWE Elitserien | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,190 |
| chT2-SWE 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,129 |
| chT2-SWE 1112 | 2012 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,047 |
| Ostersund Storsjodraget Open | 2024 | 7 | 4 | 2,005 |
| 38th Rilton Cup | 2009 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,158 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Niklas Marklund's chess games?
80 games by Niklas Marklund, from Apr 2003 to Jul 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 Marklund has played.
What does Niklas Marklund play on the first move as White?
Across 47 games with White in our database, Niklas Marklund opens with 1.d4 (94% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Niklas Marklund answers 1...c5 (85% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Niklas Marklund play as White?
As White, Niklas Marklund's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 47 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Niklas Marklund play as Black?
As Black, Niklas Marklund most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Niklas Marklund's FIDE rating?
Niklas Marklund is currently rated 2,178 in classical chess, 2,194 in rapid and 2,205 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,243 (Mar 2017).
How many games has Niklas Marklund played?
Our database contains 80 games by Niklas Marklund, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 25 draws, 29 losses (32.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Niklas Marklund?
80 games by Niklas Marklund 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.