Prepare against Tom Eriksson
Finland · World #32,389 classical · FIDE ID 503886
Our database contains 107 games by Tom Eriksson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tom Eriksson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tom Eriksson 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 | 1,972 | 2,046 | Jul 2003 |
| Blitz | 1,977 | 1,994 | Dec 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 107 | 24 | 42 | 41 | 22.4% |
| As White | 55 | 9 | 25 | 21 | 16.4% |
| As Black | 52 | 15 | 17 | 20 | 28.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tom Eriksson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tom Eriksson's side.
First moves as White (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 55 | 100.0% | 39.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 39.1% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Eriksson usually continues Nf3 (26.3% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Eriksson usually continues Nf3 (35.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Eriksson usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 33 | 100.0% | 45.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 69.2% | 27.8% |
| c5 | 4 | 30.8% | 62.5% |
Tom Eriksson's chess games
All 107 games by Tom Eriksson in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 24 wins, 42 draws, 41 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B46 | Sicilian | 10 | 1/2/7 | 10.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 21 | 8/5/8 | 38.1% |
| D94 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | English Opening: Anglo-Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2013 | Kari Eklund | 2,139 | chT1-FIN West 1314 | B90 |
| Jan 2008 | Sauli Alho | 2,129 | Hameenlinna We HamSK | B01 |
| Feb 2014 | Ralf Erkelenz | 2,090 | chT1-FIN West 1314 | B06 |
| Sep 2016 | Lauri Kangas | 2,022 | chT-FIN Gp2 1617 | D10 |
| Jul 2005 | Tomi Tocklin | 1,971 | Naantali Summer Open | B16 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turku We TSY Open | 2004 | 18 | 7 | 2,113 |
| Hameenlinna We HamSK | 2013 | 10 | 4 | 2,020 |
| Turku We TuTS Open | 2009 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,993 |
| chT1-FIN West 1314 | 2014 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,082 |
| Naantali Summer Open | 2005 | 7 | 4 | 2,066 |
| chT-FIN 1A 0708 | 2008 | 6 | 3 | 2,054 |
| chT-FIN Gp1 1516 | 2016 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,921 |
| chT-FIN Gp3 1718 | 2018 | 6 | 3 | 1,972 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tom Eriksson's chess games?
107 games by Tom Eriksson, from Apr 2003 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 Tom Eriksson has played.
What does Tom Eriksson play on the first move as White?
Across 55 games with White in our database, Tom Eriksson opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tom Eriksson answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (69% of games), 1...c5 (31% of games).
What openings does Tom Eriksson play as White?
As White, Tom Eriksson's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Scotch Game (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 55 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tom Eriksson play as Black?
As Black, Tom Eriksson most often plays: Sicilian (21 games, 38.1% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 52 games.
What is Tom Eriksson's FIDE rating?
Tom Eriksson is currently rated 1,972 in classical chess and 1,977 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,046 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Tom Eriksson played?
Our database contains 107 games by Tom Eriksson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 42 draws, 41 losses (22.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tom Eriksson?
107 games by Tom Eriksson 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.