Prepare against Patrik Karlsson
Sweden · World #46,813 classical · FIDE ID 1710834
When preparing against Patrik Karlsson, expect 1.e4 in 77% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (55%).
Our database contains 49 games by Patrik Karlsson, covering Oct 2008 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Patrik Karlsson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Patrik Karlsson 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 | 1,906 | 1,983 | Sep 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,851 | 1,939 | Oct 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 13 | 13 | 23 | 26.5% |
| As White | 22 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 40.9% |
| As Black | 27 | 4 | 6 | 17 | 14.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Patrik Karlsson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Patrik Karlsson's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 77.3% | 52.9% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 13.6% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 77% of White games, 52.9% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Karlsson usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Karlsson usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Karlsson usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 14% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Karlsson usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (33% of these games) — Karlsson usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Karlsson usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 92.3% | 29.2% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 54.5% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 45.5% | 30.0% |
Patrik Karlsson's chess games
All 49 games by Patrik Karlsson in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - Sep 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: 13 wins, 13 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2023 | Yangfeng An | 2,259 | WchT Seniors 50 | C13 |
| Jul 2026 | Hakan Svensson | 2,004 | Schack-SM 2026 | Veteran-SM 50+ | D52 |
| Jan 2020 | Ruben Fuentes | 1,915 | Sundsvall Open | B30 |
| Jul 2026 | Bjorn Tobiasson | 1,836 | Schack-SM 2026 | Veteran-SM 50+ | B10 |
| Jan 2020 | Jonas Walinder | 1,794 | Sundsvall Open | A01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33rd World Senior 50+ | 2025 | 11 | 4 | 1,806 |
| Hallstahammar Open | 2004 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,836 |
| Sundsvall Open | 2020 | 8 | 3 | 1,949 |
| WchT Seniors 50 | 2023 | 8 | 4 | 1,981 |
| Schack-SM 2026 | Veteran-SM 50+ | 2026 | 6 | 3 | 1,895 |
| TCh-EUR Senior +50 2026 | 2026 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,840 |
| Schack-SM 2026|Veteran-SM 50+ | 2026 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,796 |
| Vasteras Open | 2015 | 1 | 0 | 2,110 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Patrik Karlsson's chess games?
49 games by Patrik Karlsson, from Oct 2008 to Sep 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 Patrik Karlsson has played.
What does Patrik Karlsson play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Patrik Karlsson opens with 1.e4 (77% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Patrik Karlsson answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...d5 (45% of games).
What openings does Patrik Karlsson play as White?
As White, Patrik Karlsson's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Patrik Karlsson play as Black?
As Black, Patrik Karlsson most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Patrik Karlsson's FIDE rating?
Patrik Karlsson is currently rated 1,906 in classical chess, 1,851 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,983 (Sep 2016).
How many games has Patrik Karlsson played?
Our database contains 49 games by Patrik Karlsson, covering Oct 2008 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 13 draws, 23 losses (26.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Patrik Karlsson?
49 games by Patrik Karlsson 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.