Prepare against Roger Karlsson
Sweden · World #34,918 classical · FIDE ID 1716034
Our database contains 45 games by Roger Karlsson, covering Nov 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Roger Karlsson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Roger 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 | 1,959 | 1,959 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,858 | 1,918 | Apr 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,937 | 1,937 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 5 | 7 | 33 | 11.1% |
| As White | 22 | 3 | 3 | 16 | 13.6% |
| As Black | 23 | 2 | 4 | 17 | 8.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Roger Karlsson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Roger Karlsson's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 63.6% | 10.7% |
| d4 | 6 | 27.3% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 64% of White games, 10.7% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Karlsson usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Karlsson usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Karlsson usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 27% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Karlsson usually continues Bf4 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 10 | 90.9% | 5.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 83.3% | 20.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Roger Karlsson's chess games
All 45 games by Roger Karlsson in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2014 - 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: 5 wins, 7 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | London System | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Nils-Ake Malmdin | 2,103 | Schack-SM 2026 | Veteran-SM 65+ | D00 |
| Jul 2026 | Pal Magnussen | 1,922 | Schack-SM 2026 | Veteran-SM 65+ | A45 |
| Jul 2026 | Magnus Cedervall | 1,916 | Schack-SM 2026 | Veteran-SM 65+ | D02 |
| Jun 2026 | Kjell-Erik Pettersson | 1,756 | Schack-SM 2026|Veteran-SM 65+ | D02 |
| Feb 2015 | Per-Olov Sandgren | 1,555 | Vaxjo Open | A02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vaxjo Open | 2020 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,709 |
| Schack-SM 2026 | Veteran-SM 65+ | 2026 | 7 | 3 | 1,968 |
| Deltalift Open | 2019 | 7 | 1 | 1,935 |
| Lidkoping Open | 2019 | 5 | 1 | 1,821 |
| chT-SWE 1112 | 2012 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,921 |
| chT-SWE 0910 | 2010 | 2 | 0 | 2,000 |
| Norrkoeping Easter Open | 2024 | 2 | 0 | 2,065 |
| chT-SWE 1213 | 2013 | 2 | 0 | 1,803 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Roger Karlsson's chess games?
45 games by Roger Karlsson, from Nov 2014 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 Roger Karlsson has played.
What does Roger Karlsson play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Roger Karlsson opens with 1.e4 (64% of games), 1.d4 (27% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Roger Karlsson answers 1...c6 (91% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (83% of games), 1...g6 (17% of games).
What openings does Roger Karlsson play as White?
As White, Roger Karlsson's most-played openings in our database are: London System (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Roger Karlsson play as Black?
As Black, Roger Karlsson most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Roger Karlsson's FIDE rating?
Roger Karlsson is currently rated 1,959 in classical chess, 1,858 in rapid and 1,937 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,959 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Roger Karlsson played?
Our database contains 45 games by Roger Karlsson, covering Nov 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 5 wins, 7 draws, 33 losses (11.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Roger Karlsson?
45 games by Roger 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.