Prepare against Tomas Karlsson
FM · Sweden · World #6,737 classical · FIDE ID 1704800
When preparing against Tomas Karlsson, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (66% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (58%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 25.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 263 games by Tomas Karlsson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tomas Karlsson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tomas 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 | 2,230 | 2,316 | Dec 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,236 | 2,307 | Jan 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 263 | 81 | 101 | 81 | 30.8% |
| As White | 150 | 57 | 51 | 42 | 38.0% |
| As Black | 113 | 24 | 50 | 39 | 21.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tomas Karlsson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tomas Karlsson's side.
First moves as White (150 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 150 | 100.0% | 55.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 55.0% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Karlsson usually continues Nf3 (47.6% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Karlsson usually continues Nf3 (66.1% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Karlsson usually continues d4 (69.2% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 35 | 66.0% | 42.9% |
| c5 | 15 | 28.3% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 58.1% | 44.4% |
| e6 | 12 | 38.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
Tomas Karlsson's chess games
All 263 games by Tomas Karlsson 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: 81 wins, 101 draws, 81 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 20 | 5/8/7 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 20 | 7/6/7 | 35.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 14 | 7/5/2 | 50.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 7 | 1/6/0 | 14.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 16 | 4/4/8 | 25.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 14 | 1/8/5 | 7.1% |
| A16 | English Opening | 11 | 3/6/2 | 27.3% |
| D58 | Indian Defense | 9 | 1/7/1 | 11.1% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| E05 | Catalan | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2008 | Linus Olsson | 2,443 | chT-SWE 0809 | E05 |
| Dec 2012 | Jan Johansson | 2,412 | chT2-SWE 1213 | C41 |
| Jan 1996 | Jonas Barkhagen | 2,405 | ch-SWE B1 | B70 |
| Jan 2009 | Luis Couso | 2,363 | chT-SWE 0809 | B43 |
| Mar 2009 | Jonas Lundvik | 2,362 | chT-SWE 0809 | E05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SWE B1 | 1996 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,237 |
| chB-SWE | 2004 | 13 | 7 | 2,308 |
| ch-SWE Master Elite | 2002 | 13 | 6 | 2,239 |
| ch-SWE qualA | 1998 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,159 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 11 | 4 | 2,040 |
| chT-SWE 0102 | 2002 | 11 | 7 | 2,381 |
| chT-SWE 0304 | 2004 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,273 |
| chT-SWE 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,402 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tomas Karlsson's chess games?
263 games by Tomas Karlsson, 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 Tomas Karlsson has played.
What does Tomas Karlsson play on the first move as White?
Across 150 games with White in our database, Tomas Karlsson opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tomas Karlsson answers 1...e6 (66% of games), 1...c5 (28% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (58% of games), 1...e6 (39% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Tomas Karlsson play as White?
As White, Tomas Karlsson's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (20 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (20 games, 35.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (14 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 150 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tomas Karlsson play as Black?
As Black, Tomas Karlsson most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (14 games, 7.1% win rate); English Opening (11 games, 27.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 113 games.
What is Tomas Karlsson's FIDE rating?
Tomas Karlsson is currently rated 2,230 in classical chess and 2,236 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,316 (Dec 2019).
How many games has Tomas Karlsson played?
Our database contains 263 games by Tomas Karlsson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 81 wins, 101 draws, 81 losses (30.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tomas Karlsson?
263 games by Tomas 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.