Prepare against Ralf Akesson
GM · Sweden · World #3,552 classical · FIDE ID 1700120
Our database contains 2,888 games by Ralf Akesson, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ralf Akesson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ralf Akesson 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 | 2,317 | 2,494 | Jan 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,343 | 2,494 | Sep 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,288 | 2,436 | May 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,888 | 1,300 | 926 | 661 | 45.0% |
| As White | 1,463 | 727 | 472 | 263 | 49.7% |
| As Black | 1,425 | 573 | 454 | 398 | 40.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ralf Akesson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ralf Akesson's side.
First moves as White (1,463 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 810 | 55.4% | 66.1% |
| Nf3 | 520 | 35.5% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 121 | 8.3% | 61.2% |
| e4 | 4 | 0.3% | 75.0% |
| b4 | 3 | 0.2% | 66.7% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 55% of White games, 66.1% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Akesson usually continues c4 (65.8% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Akesson usually continues c4 (63.4% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Akesson usually continues c4 (73.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 36% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Akesson usually continues c4 (68.5% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Akesson usually continues d4 (58.5% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Akesson usually continues c4 (69.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (683 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 416 | 60.9% | 58.8% |
| c6 | 210 | 30.7% | 51.4% |
| e6 | 46 | 6.7% | 42.4% |
| g6 | 6 | 0.9% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 0.3% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 0.3% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (521 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 437 | 83.9% | 56.5% |
| d5 | 47 | 9.0% | 54.3% |
| e6 | 19 | 3.6% | 55.3% |
| f5 | 11 | 2.1% | 54.5% |
| g6 | 6 | 1.2% | 83.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Ralf Akesson's chess games
All 2,888 games by Ralf Akesson 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: 1,300 wins, 926 draws, 661 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 223 | 88/77/58 | 39.5% |
| A17 | English Opening | 148 | 75/52/21 | 50.7% |
| E05 | Catalan | 115 | 63/36/16 | 54.8% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 107 | 65/29/13 | 60.7% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 102 | 45/40/17 | 44.1% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 75 | 46/17/12 | 61.3% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 59 | 25/21/13 | 42.4% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 54 | 23/24/7 | 42.6% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 46 | 21/19/5 | 45.7% |
| D06 | Queen's Pawn Game | 46 | 20/17/9 | 43.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 183 | 81/44/58 | 44.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 125 | 42/52/31 | 33.6% |
| A30 | English Opening | 84 | 32/36/16 | 38.1% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 79 | 34/26/19 | 43.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 75 | 24/28/23 | 32.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 58 | 24/17/17 | 41.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 57 | 21/11/25 | 36.8% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 48 | 15/20/13 | 31.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 48 | 26/7/15 | 54.2% |
| E11 | Catalan | 46 | 16/20/10 | 34.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2017 | Markus Ragger | 2,703 | Graz Open A | B12 |
| Jan 2016 | Arkadij Naiditsch | 2,696 | 14th Gibraltar Masters | C10 |
| Aug 2021 | Alexander Donchenko | 2,657 | Riga Tech Open A | A13 |
| Mar 2023 | Aryan Tari | 2,656 | chT-SWE 2223 Elite | D38 |
| Dec 1999 | Joel Lautier | 2,653 | 12th chT-EU | B81 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SWE | 2009 | 218 | 125 | 2,474 |
| Vaxjo Open | 2024 | 54 | 41 | 2,392 |
| Norrkoeping Easter Open | 2016 | 48 | 36 | 2,431 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 41 | 19.5 | 2,238 |
| Deltalift Open | 2024 | 41 | 32 | 2,432 |
| Vasteras Open | 2018 | 32 | 20 | 2,319 |
| Malmo Open | 2023 | 31 | 22 | 2,382 |
| Hasselbacken Open | 2021 | 30 | 21.5 | 2,364 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Tiger Hillarp Persson (29 games) · Thomas Ernst (27 games) · Jonny Hector (25 games) · Pia Cramling (21 games) · Stellan Brynell (19 games) · Emanuel Berg (19 games) · Tom Wedberg (17 games) · Jan Johansson (15 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ralf Akesson's chess games?
2,888 games by Ralf Akesson, 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 Ralf Akesson has played.
What does Ralf Akesson play on the first move as White?
Across 1,463 games with White in our database, Ralf Akesson opens with 1.d4 (55% of games), 1.Nf3 (36% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ralf Akesson answers 1...c5 (61% of games), 1...c6 (31% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (84% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Ralf Akesson play as White?
As White, Ralf Akesson's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (223 games, 39.5% win rate); English Opening (148 games, 50.7% win rate); Catalan (115 games, 54.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,463 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ralf Akesson play as Black?
As Black, Ralf Akesson most often plays: Sicilian (183 games, 44.3% win rate); Indian Defense (125 games, 33.6% win rate); English Opening (84 games, 38.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,425 games.
What is Ralf Akesson's FIDE rating?
Ralf Akesson is currently rated 2,317 in classical chess, 2,343 in rapid and 2,288 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,494 (Jan 2006).
How many games has Ralf Akesson played?
Our database contains 2,888 games by Ralf Akesson, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 1,300 wins, 926 draws, 661 losses (45.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ralf Akesson?
2,888 games by Ralf Akesson 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.