Prepare against Robin Karlsson
Sweden · World #28,415 classical · FIDE ID 1719637
Our database contains 54 games by Robin Karlsson, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Robin Karlsson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Robin 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 | 1,995 | 2,039 | Oct 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,008 | 2,008 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 17 | 11 | 26 | 31.5% |
| As White | 24 | 11 | 3 | 10 | 45.8% |
| As Black | 30 | 6 | 8 | 16 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Robin Karlsson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Robin Karlsson's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 21 | 87.5% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 88% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Karlsson usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Karlsson usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Karlsson usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 8% of White games, 100.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Karlsson usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Karlsson usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 100.0% | 21.9% |
Robin Karlsson's chess games
All 54 games by Robin Karlsson in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - 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: 17 wins, 11 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D16 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2013 | Nils-Ake Malmdin | 2,281 | Reykjavik Open | B53 |
| Jul 2012 | Richard Bjerke | 2,162 | 34th Politiken Cup | E84 |
| May 2014 | Martin Lee Lauritsen | 2,141 | Copenhagen Challenge | A59 |
| Aug 2012 | Jan Clementsson | 2,115 | 34th Politiken Cup | B20 |
| Apr 2013 | Simon Lepot | 2,075 | Copenhagen Cand Open | B35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copenhagen Challenge | 2014 | 12 | 5 | 1,984 |
| 34th Politiken Cup | 2012 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,158 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2013 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,106 |
| Deltalift Open | 2014 | 6 | 1.5 | 2,131 |
| Copenhagen Cand Open | 2013 | 6 | 3 | 2,009 |
| Gatwick e2e4 Open A | 2011 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,105 |
| Vaxjo Open | 2015 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,983 |
| Malmo Open | 2024 | 2 | 0 | 2,061 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Robin Karlsson's chess games?
54 games by Robin Karlsson, from Sep 2011 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 Robin Karlsson has played.
What does Robin Karlsson play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Robin Karlsson opens with 1.d4 (88% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Robin Karlsson answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Robin Karlsson play as White?
As White, Robin Karlsson's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Robin Karlsson play as Black?
As Black, Robin Karlsson most often plays: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (3 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Robin Karlsson's FIDE rating?
Robin Karlsson is currently rated 1,995 in classical chess, 2,008 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,039 (Oct 2012).
How many games has Robin Karlsson played?
Our database contains 54 games by Robin Karlsson, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 11 draws, 26 losses (31.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Robin Karlsson?
54 games by Robin 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.