Prepare against Pontus Sjodahl
IM · Sweden · World #1,603 classical · FIDE ID 1700537
Our database contains 621 games by Pontus Sjodahl, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pontus Sjodahl's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pontus Sjodahl 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 | 2,404 | 2,441 | Oct 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,468 | 2,478 | Jun 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,410 | 2,423 | Jul 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 621 | 264 | 196 | 160 | 42.5% |
| As White | 309 | 151 | 97 | 61 | 48.9% |
| As Black | 312 | 113 | 99 | 99 | 36.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pontus Sjodahl's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pontus Sjodahl's side.
First moves as White (309 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 306 | 99.0% | 64.7% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 64.7% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Sjodahl usually continues c4 (65.5% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Sjodahl usually continues c4 (66.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Sjodahl usually continues c4 (53.7% score)
- 1.g3 — 0% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Sjodahl usually continues Bg2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (121 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 103 | 85.1% | 52.4% |
| c5 | 10 | 8.3% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 8 | 6.6% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (121 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 110 | 90.9% | 50.5% |
| e6 | 9 | 7.4% | 38.9% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Pontus Sjodahl's chess games
All 621 games by Pontus Sjodahl 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: 264 wins, 196 draws, 160 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D23 | Slav Defense | 44 | 19/17/8 | 43.2% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 35 | 25/6/4 | 71.4% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 33 | 17/11/5 | 51.5% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 28 | 11/9/8 | 39.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 22 | 9/11/2 | 40.9% |
| E03 | Catalan | 21 | 10/6/5 | 47.6% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 12 | 7/3/2 | 58.3% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 12 | 3/5/4 | 25.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 48 | 17/15/16 | 35.4% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 27 | 7/9/11 | 25.9% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 25 | 12/9/4 | 48.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 24 | 9/8/7 | 37.5% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 19 | 9/5/5 | 47.4% |
| A13 | English Opening | 19 | 3/10/5 | 15.8% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 17 | 9/3/5 | 52.9% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 13 | 2/5/6 | 15.4% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 9 | 2/6/1 | 22.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2004 | Evgenij Agrest | 2,711 | chT-SWE 0405 | A70 |
| Jan 2005 | Nick De Firmian | 2,654 | chT-SWE 0405 | C19 |
| Mar 2007 | Valerij Popov | 2,647 | chT-SWE 0607 | E10 |
| Feb 2002 | Alexander Graf | 2,610 | Bundesliga 2001-02 | E54 |
| Dec 2008 | Slavko Cicak | 2,588 | chT-SWE 0809 | E70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deltalift Open | 2019 | 47 | 35 | 2,450 |
| ch-SWE | 1989 | 30 | 10.5 | 2,261 |
| Hasselbacken Open | 2019 | 24 | 18 | 2,410 |
| Vasteras Open | 2018 | 22 | 14.5 | 2,425 |
| Norrkoeping Easter Open | 2019 | 21 | 16 | 2,436 |
| Malmo Open | 2018 | 19 | 16.5 | 2,531 |
| Lund CellaVision Cup | 2018 | 15 | 9.5 | 2,397 |
| ch-EU U21 | 1990 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,421 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pontus Sjodahl's chess games?
621 games by Pontus Sjodahl, 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 Pontus Sjodahl has played.
What does Pontus Sjodahl play on the first move as White?
Across 309 games with White in our database, Pontus Sjodahl opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.g3 (0% of games), 1.Nf3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pontus Sjodahl answers 1...e6 (85% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games).
What openings does Pontus Sjodahl play as White?
As White, Pontus Sjodahl's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (44 games, 43.2% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (35 games, 71.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (33 games, 51.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 309 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pontus Sjodahl play as Black?
As Black, Pontus Sjodahl most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (48 games, 35.4% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (27 games, 25.9% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (25 games, 48.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 312 games.
What is Pontus Sjodahl's FIDE rating?
Pontus Sjodahl is currently rated 2,404 in classical chess, 2,468 in rapid and 2,410 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,441 (Oct 2019).
How many games has Pontus Sjodahl played?
Our database contains 621 games by Pontus Sjodahl, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 264 wins, 196 draws, 160 losses (42.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pontus Sjodahl?
621 games by Pontus Sjodahl 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.