Prepare against Bengt 1960 Svensson
IM · Sweden · World #4,823 classical · FIDE ID 1700200
When preparing against Bengt 1960 Svensson, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (88%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 0.0% over 19 games.
Our database contains 159 games by Bengt 1960 Svensson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bengt 1960 Svensson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bengt 1960 Svensson 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 | 2,278 | 2,411 | Jul 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,298 | 2,342 | Aug 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,336 | 2,340 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 159 | 40 | 92 | 27 | 25.2% |
| As White | 74 | 24 | 43 | 7 | 32.4% |
| As Black | 85 | 16 | 49 | 20 | 18.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bengt 1960 Svensson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bengt 1960 Svensson's side.
First moves as White (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 70 | 94.6% | 62.1% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 62.1% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Svensson usually continues Nf3 (63.0% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Svensson usually continues Nf3 (58.8% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Svensson usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Svensson usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Svensson usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 28 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 38 | 88.4% | 44.7% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 11.6% | 60.0% |
Bengt 1960 Svensson's chess games
All 159 games by Bengt 1960 Svensson 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: 40 wins, 92 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 9 | 1/7/1 | 11.1% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| B97 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 19 | 0/13/6 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 13 | 4/7/2 | 30.8% |
| D27 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 0/6/3 | 0.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2004 | Tiger Hillarp Persson | 2,558 | chT-SWE 0304 | D24 |
| Jul 2004 | Stellan Brynell | 2,459 | ch-SWE | D85 |
| Jul 2004 | Emil Hermansson | 2,428 | ch-SWE | B14 |
| Jul 2004 | Luis Couso | 2,377 | ch-SWE | B84 |
| Aug 2008 | Valerij Bronznik | 2,362 | Gothenburg | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SWE | 2004 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,449 |
| chT-SWE 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 5 | 2,332 |
| chT-SWE 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 6 | 2,405 |
| chT-SWE 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 2,394 |
| Lidkoping Open | 2019 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,304 |
| chT-SWE 1516 Superettan | 2016 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,330 |
| Gothenburg Spiltan Fonder | 2007 | 9 | 6 | 2,442 |
| Gothenburg | 2008 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,390 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bengt 1960 Svensson's chess games?
159 games by Bengt 1960 Svensson, 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 Bengt 1960 Svensson has played.
What does Bengt 1960 Svensson play on the first move as White?
Across 74 games with White in our database, Bengt 1960 Svensson opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bengt 1960 Svensson answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (88% of games), 1...Nf6 (12% of games).
What openings does Bengt 1960 Svensson play as White?
As White, Bengt 1960 Svensson's most-played openings in our database are: Ruy Lopez: Closed (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 74 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bengt 1960 Svensson play as Black?
As Black, Bengt 1960 Svensson most often plays: Slav Defense (19 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (9 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 85 games.
What is Bengt 1960 Svensson's FIDE rating?
Bengt 1960 Svensson is currently rated 2,278 in classical chess, 2,298 in rapid and 2,336 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,411 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Bengt 1960 Svensson played?
Our database contains 159 games by Bengt 1960 Svensson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 92 draws, 27 losses (25.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bengt 1960 Svensson?
159 games by Bengt 1960 Svensson 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.