Prepare against Rickard Ljung
Sweden · World #30,750 classical · FIDE ID 1740156
When preparing against Rickard Ljung, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (40%).
Our database contains 30 games by Rickard Ljung, covering Jun 2016 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Rickard Ljung's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rickard Ljung 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 | 1,982 | 1,992 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,993 | 2,000 | Feb 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,908 | 1,950 | May 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 6 | 10 | 14 | 20.0% |
| As White | 14 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 16 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 12.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rickard Ljung's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rickard Ljung's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 14 | 100.0% | 46.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 46.4% score
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Ljung usually continues Bf4 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Ljung usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Ljung usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 9 | 90.0% | 22.2% |
| e5 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 2 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 40.0% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Rickard Ljung's chess games
All 30 games by Rickard Ljung in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2016 - Oct 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: 6 wins, 10 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 0/3/5 | 0.0% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2022 | Pierre Amoyal | 2,123 | Agneaux St Lo Open | A40 |
| Jul 2026 | Patrik Karlsson | 1,917 | Schack-SM 2026 | Veteran-SM 50+ | A46 |
| Jul 2026 | Stefan Varjomaa | 1,906 | Schack-SM 2026 | Veteran-SM 50+ | A16 |
| Oct 2026 | Francois Simard | 1,819 | 36th NATO Chess Championship 2026 | B06 |
| Jun 2026 | Hakan Warston | 1,686 | Schack-SM 2026|Veteran-SM 50+ | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schack-SM 2026 | Veteran-SM 50+ | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 2,024 |
| 36th NATO Chess Championship 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,962 |
| Elite Hotels Vaxjo Open | 2026 | 4 | 0 | 1,737 |
| Deltalift Open | 2019 | 3 | 0 | 1,875 |
| Schack-SM 2026|Veteran-SM 50+ | 2026 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,134 |
| Agneaux St Lo Open | 2022 | 2 | 1 | 2,098 |
| Norrkoeping Easter Open | 2024 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,259 |
| Paskturneringen Open | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1,897 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rickard Ljung's chess games?
30 games by Rickard Ljung, from Jun 2016 to Oct 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 Ljung has played.
What does Rickard Ljung play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Rickard Ljung opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rickard Ljung answers 1...d6 (90% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (40% of games), 1...Nf6 (40% of games), 1...d6 (20% of games).
What openings does Rickard Ljung play as White?
As White, Rickard Ljung's most-played openings in our database are: London System (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rickard Ljung play as Black?
As Black, Rickard Ljung most often plays: Pirc Defense (8 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Rickard Ljung's FIDE rating?
Rickard Ljung is currently rated 1,982 in classical chess, 1,993 in rapid and 1,908 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,992 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Rickard Ljung played?
Our database contains 30 games by Rickard Ljung, covering Jun 2016 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 6 wins, 10 draws, 14 losses (20.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rickard Ljung?
30 games by Rickard Ljung 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.