Prepare against Sten Sjodahl
Sweden · World #66,226 classical · FIDE ID 1717103
When preparing against Sten Sjodahl, expect 1.e4 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (57%).
Our database contains 40 games by Sten Sjodahl, covering Jan 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sten Sjodahl's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sten Sjodahl 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 | 1,834 | 2,051 | Feb 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,901 | 1,939 | May 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,794 | 1,886 | Apr 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 6 | 8 | 26 | 15.0% |
| As White | 21 | 5 | 4 | 12 | 23.8% |
| As Black | 19 | 1 | 4 | 14 | 5.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sten Sjodahl's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sten Sjodahl's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 76.2% | 25.0% |
| d4 | 5 | 23.8% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 25.0% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Sjodahl usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Sjodahl usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Sjodahl usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 24% of White games, 60.0% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Sjodahl usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Sjodahl usually continues dxc5 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Sjodahl usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 100.0% | 14.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 57.1% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 42.9% | 16.7% |
Sten Sjodahl's chess games
All 40 games by Sten Sjodahl in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2015 - 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: 6 wins, 8 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C44 | King's Knight Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E06 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D13 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C71 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Three Knights Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2019 | Nils-Gustaf Renman | 2,346 | Gothenburg Kvibergspelen | B00 |
| Mar 2017 | Johannes Sandvall | 1,850 | Lund Open | D27 |
| Mar 2017 | Alexander Nord | 1,692 | Lund Open | E30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deltalift Open | 2024 | 11 | 1 | 1,886 |
| Lund Open | 2017 | 6 | 3 | 1,838 |
| Vienna Open D | 1996 | 6 | 3.5 | – |
| Vaxjo Open | 2016 | 6 | 0 | 1,820 |
| 20th Calvia Amateur Open | 2023 | 3 | 0 | 1,735 |
| Malmo Open | 2023 | 2 | 0 | 1,971 |
| Lund Lask Open | 2016 | 2 | 1 | 2,048 |
| Gothenburg Kvibergspelen | 2019 | 1 | 1 | 2,746 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sten Sjodahl's chess games?
40 games by Sten Sjodahl, from Jan 2015 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 Sten Sjodahl has played.
What does Sten Sjodahl play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Sten Sjodahl opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sten Sjodahl answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (57% of games), 1...Nf6 (43% of games).
What openings does Sten Sjodahl play as White?
As White, Sten Sjodahl's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sten Sjodahl play as Black?
As Black, Sten Sjodahl most often plays: Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Sten Sjodahl's FIDE rating?
Sten Sjodahl is currently rated 1,834 in classical chess, 1,901 in rapid and 1,794 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,051 (Feb 2015).
How many games has Sten Sjodahl played?
Our database contains 40 games by Sten Sjodahl, covering Jan 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 6 wins, 8 draws, 26 losses (15.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sten Sjodahl?
40 games by Sten Sjodahl 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.