Prepare against Sixten Strand
Sweden · World #14,133 classical · FIDE ID 1784137
When preparing against Sixten Strand, expect 1.d4 in 33% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (73% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 30 games by Sixten Strand, covering Nov 2023 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Sixten Strand's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sixten Strand 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 | 2,116 | 2,176 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,084 | 2,100 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,022 | 2,228 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 12 | 4 | 14 | 40.0% |
| As White | 15 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 46.7% |
| As Black | 15 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 33.3% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2023-2026): 962 rated games against 316 different opponents, across 143 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 144 | 78 | 25 | 41 | 54.2% | 1,898 | 1,981 | 9 |
| Rapid | 148 | 87 | 20 | 41 | 58.8% | 1,905 | 2,025 | 12 |
| Blitz | 670 | 419 | 49 | 202 | 62.5% | 1,838 | 1,956 | 25 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 285 | 82 | 43 | 160 | 28.8% |
| Against lower-rated | 609 | 446 | 50 | 113 | 73.2% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs IM · 6 vs FM · 17 vs CM · 1 vs WIM.
Tournament wins
33 tournament wins from 124 events, 21 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 189 | 121 | 23 | 45 | 1,960 | 2,111 |
| 2025 | 457 | 291 | 44 | 122 | 1,870 | 2,007 |
| 2024 | 292 | 161 | 26 | 105 | 1,791 | 1,854 |
| 2023 | 24 | 11 | 1 | 12 | 1,626 | 1,572 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sixten Strand's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sixten Strand's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 5 | 33.3% | 70.0% |
| e4 | 5 | 33.3% | 30.0% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 33.3% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 33% of White games, 70.0% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Strand usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Strand usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Strand usually continues d5 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 33% of White games, 30.0% score
- …e6 (40% of these games) — Strand usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Strand usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Strand usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 72.7% | 25.0% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 27.3% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (1 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 1 | 100.0% | 100.0% |
Sixten Strand's chess games
All 30 games by Sixten Strand in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2023 - Nov 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: 12 wins, 4 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B62 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A14 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Vidar Grahn | 2,245 | Schack-SM 2026 | SM-Blixten | E73 |
| Oct 2025 | Julius Schwartz | 2,191 | Stockholm Grand Prix 2025 | A14 |
| Oct 2025 | Joel Eklund | 2,166 | Stockholm Grand Prix 2025 | A14 |
| Jul 2026 | Tommy Liden | 2,135 | Schack-SM 2026 | SM-Blixten | D02 |
| Jul 2026 | Elias Kingsley | 2,087 | Schack-SM 2026 | Mästarklassen | A48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schack-SM 2026 | SM-Blixten | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,150 |
| Schack-SM 2026 | Mästarklassen | 2026 | 8 | 4 | 2,120 |
| Stockholm Grand Prix 2025 | 2025 | 4 | 2 | 2,239 |
| Swedish Team Championships 2025 | Superettan 2025 | 2026 | 3 | 0 | 1,711 |
| Stockholms GP 2026 | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,928 |
| SM i blixt 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 2,048 |
| Schack-SM 2026|Mästarklassen | 2026 | 1 | 1 | 2,377 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sixten Strand's chess games?
30 games by Sixten Strand, from Nov 2023 to Nov 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 Sixten Strand has played.
What does Sixten Strand play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Sixten Strand opens with 1.d4 (33% of games), 1.e4 (33% of games), 1.Nf3 (33% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sixten Strand answers 1...c5 (73% of games), 1...Nc6 (27% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Sixten Strand play as White?
As White, Sixten Strand's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (1 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sixten Strand play as Black?
As Black, Sixten Strand most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Sixten Strand's FIDE rating?
Sixten Strand is currently rated 2,116 in classical chess, 2,084 in rapid and 2,022 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,176 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Sixten Strand played?
Our database contains 30 games by Sixten Strand, covering Nov 2023 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 4 draws, 14 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sixten Strand?
30 games by Sixten Strand 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.