Prepare against Rickard Engman
CM · Sweden · World #14,460 classical · FIDE ID 1705121
Our database contains 60 games by Rickard Engman, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Rickard Engman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rickard Engman 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 | 2,111 | 2,204 | Mar 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,192 | 2,238 | May 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,154 | 2,159 | Apr 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 14 | 22 | 24 | 23.3% |
| As White | 16 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 31.3% |
| As Black | 44 | 9 | 17 | 18 | 20.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rickard Engman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rickard Engman's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 11 | 68.8% | 54.5% |
| e4 | 4 | 25.0% | 37.5% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 69% of White games, 54.5% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Engman usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
- …e6 (27% of these games) — Engman usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- …d5 (9% of these games) — Engman usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 25% of White games, 37.5% score
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Engman usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Engman usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …a6 (25% of these games) — Engman usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 14 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 100.0% | 35.3% |
Rickard Engman's chess games
All 60 games by Rickard Engman 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: 14 wins, 22 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A36 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 10 | 2/6/2 | 20.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A32 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C23 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E16 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2010 | Andre Nilsson | 2,273 | chT-SWE 0910 | A07 |
| Mar 2012 | Matti Svenn | 2,224 | chT-SWE 1112 | C88 |
| Oct 2010 | Per Soderberg | 2,196 | chT2-SWE 1011 | C44 |
| Nov 2022 | Libor Titscher | 2,185 | chT-EU Seniors 50 | D08 |
| Mar 2009 | Johan Andersson | 2,127 | chT2-SWE 0809 | A28 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29th Heart of Finland Open | 2019 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,166 |
| chT-SWE 0910 | 2010 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,208 |
| 28th Heart of Finland Open | 2018 | 7 | 4 | 2,099 |
| chT-SWE 1112 | 2012 | 6 | 2 | 2,196 |
| chT-SWE 1213 | 2013 | 6 | 0.5 | 2,045 |
| chT2-SWE 1011 | 2011 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,236 |
| chT-EU Seniors 50 | 2022 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,059 |
| 36th Rilton Cup | 2007 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,216 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rickard Engman's chess games?
60 games by Rickard Engman, 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 Rickard Engman has played.
What does Rickard Engman play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Rickard Engman opens with 1.d4 (69% of games), 1.e4 (25% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rickard Engman answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Rickard Engman play as White?
As White, Rickard Engman's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rickard Engman play as Black?
As Black, Rickard Engman most often plays: Queen's Indian Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 44 games.
What is Rickard Engman's FIDE rating?
Rickard Engman is currently rated 2,111 in classical chess, 2,192 in rapid and 2,154 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,204 (Mar 2013).
How many games has Rickard Engman played?
Our database contains 60 games by Rickard Engman, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 22 draws, 24 losses (23.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rickard Engman?
60 games by Rickard Engman 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.