Prepare against Vidar Grahn
FM · Sweden · World #3,948 classical · FIDE ID 1744780
Our database contains 544 games by Vidar Grahn, covering Jun 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Vidar Grahn's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vidar Grahn 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 | 2,304 | 2,304 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,250 | 2,250 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,312 | 2,317 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 544 | 175 | 100 | 269 | 32.2% |
| As White | 255 | 89 | 51 | 115 | 34.9% |
| As Black | 289 | 86 | 49 | 154 | 29.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vidar Grahn's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vidar Grahn's side.
First moves as White (255 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 124 | 48.6% | 46.0% |
| e4 | 105 | 41.2% | 43.3% |
| Nf3 | 21 | 8.2% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 3 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 49% of White games, 46.0% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Grahn usually continues c4 (50.7% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Grahn usually continues c4 (47.6% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Grahn usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 41% of White games, 43.3% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Grahn usually continues Nc3 (51.8% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Grahn usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Grahn usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (124 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 68 | 54.8% | 41.2% |
| e5 | 38 | 30.6% | 46.1% |
| c6 | 13 | 10.5% | 65.4% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 2.4% | 83.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (103 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 66 | 64.1% | 32.6% |
| Nf6 | 36 | 35.0% | 27.8% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Vidar Grahn's chess games
All 544 games by Vidar Grahn in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2016 - 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: 175 wins, 100 draws, 269 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 35 | 14/8/13 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 27 | 13/3/11 | 48.1% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| E69 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 31 | 12/5/14 | 38.7% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 26 | 8/2/16 | 30.8% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 25 | 8/4/13 | 32.0% |
| D02 | London System | 15 | 3/3/9 | 20.0% |
| C79 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 12 | 6/0/6 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 12 | 0/4/8 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 10 | 1/5/4 | 10.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2024 | Alexei Shirov | 2,660 | Titled Tue Early | B48 |
| Jun 2025 | D Navara | 2,657 | FIDE World Rapid Team | E15 |
| Dec 2024 | Paulius Pultinevicius | 2,579 | Titled Tue Late | E07 |
| Jun 2024 | Varuzhan Akobian | 2,571 | Chess.com Speed Play In | B07 |
| Dec 2024 | Elshan Moradiabadi | 2,512 | World Blitz 2024 | E16 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 241 | 93 | 2,189 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,073 |
| FIDE World Bl Team Pool D | 2025 | 13 | 2 | 2,159 |
| World Blitz 2024 | 2024 | 13 | 3 | 2,189 |
| World Rapid 2024 | 2024 | 12 | 3 | 2,136 |
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2025 | 12 | 4.5 | 2,239 |
| World Youth Open U18 2024 | 2024 | 11 | 5 | 2,108 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,041 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vidar Grahn's chess games?
544 games by Vidar Grahn, from Jun 2016 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 Vidar Grahn has played.
What does Vidar Grahn play on the first move as White?
Across 255 games with White in our database, Vidar Grahn opens with 1.d4 (49% of games), 1.e4 (41% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vidar Grahn answers 1...c5 (55% of games), 1...e5 (31% of games), 1...c6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (64% of games), 1...Nf6 (35% of games), 1...f5 (1% of games).
What openings does Vidar Grahn play as White?
As White, Vidar Grahn's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (35 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (27 games, 48.1% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (13 games, 38.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 255 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vidar Grahn play as Black?
As Black, Vidar Grahn most often plays: Indian Defense (31 games, 38.7% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (26 games, 30.8% win rate); Sicilian (25 games, 32.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 289 games.
What is Vidar Grahn's FIDE rating?
Vidar Grahn is currently rated 2,304 in classical chess, 2,250 in rapid and 2,312 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,304 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Vidar Grahn played?
Our database contains 544 games by Vidar Grahn, covering Jun 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 175 wins, 100 draws, 269 losses (32.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vidar Grahn?
544 games by Vidar Grahn 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.