Prepare against Bo Anders Svensson
CM · Sweden · World #7,861 classical · FIDE ID 1709399
When preparing against Bo Anders Svensson, expect 1.c4 in 71% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 34 games by Bo Anders Svensson, covering Oct 2005 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Bo Anders Svensson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bo Anders 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 | 2,208 | 2,251 | Mar 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,275 | 2,275 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,211 | 2,279 | Apr 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 12 | 17 | 5 | 35.3% |
| As White | 17 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 35.3% |
| As Black | 17 | 6 | 10 | 1 | 35.3% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2007-2026): 203 rated games against 137 different opponents, across 62 events in 3 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 97 | 45 | 33 | 19 | 46.4% | 2,133 | 2,225 | 16 |
| Rapid | 36 | 30 | 6 | 0 | 83.3% | 1,882 | 2,199 | 36 |
| Blitz | 70 | 54 | 6 | 10 | 77.1% | 1,900 | 2,141 | 24 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 31 | 6 | 14 | 11 | 19.4% |
| Against lower-rated | 143 | 100 | 28 | 15 | 69.9% |
Wins over titled players: 5 vs FM · 5 vs CM.
Tournament wins
8 tournament wins from 16 events, 5 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 12 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 1,781 | 2,061 |
| 2025 | 17 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 1,875 | 2,062 |
| 2024 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1,851 | 2,193 |
| 2023 | 16 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 1,867 | 2,096 |
| 2022 | 17 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 1,845 | 2,131 |
| 2020 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2,191 | 2,591 |
| 2019 | 27 | 16 | 5 | 6 | 2,029 | 2,177 |
| 2018 | 19 | 16 | 1 | 2 | 1,928 | 2,217 |
| 2017 | 17 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1,977 | 2,137 |
| 2016 | 14 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2,150 | 2,316 |
| 2015 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1,990 | 2,161 |
| 2014 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2,295 | 2,562 |
| 2013 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2,157 | 2,157 |
| 2012 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2,289 | 2,346 |
| 2011 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2,248 | 2,408 |
| 2010 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2,261 | 2,261 |
| 2009 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 2,241 | 2,291 |
| 2008 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2,212 | 2,155 |
| 2007 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2,301 | 2,201 |
Where Bo Anders Svensson has played
Sweden (60) · Czechia (1) · Iceland (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bo Anders Svensson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bo Anders Svensson's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 12 | 70.6% | 37.5% |
| d4 | 5 | 29.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 71% of White games, 37.5% score
- …e5 (42% of these games) — Svensson usually continues g3 (40.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Svensson usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Svensson usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 29% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (80% of these games) — Svensson usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Svensson usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 100.0% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 100.0% | 62.5% |
Bo Anders Svensson's chess games
All 34 games by Bo Anders Svensson in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - Oct 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: 12 wins, 17 draws, 5 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C14 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E01 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A12 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2009 | Per Vernersson | 2,471 | chT2-SWE 0809 | D16 |
| Mar 2012 | Kim Nygren | 2,240 | chT2-SWE 1112 | B40 |
| Jun 2011 | Frank Roeder | 2,104 | 23rd ch-Bayern Seniors | D01 |
| Jun 2011 | Rainer Siegmund | 2,053 | 23rd ch-Bayern Seniors | D01 |
| Jun 2011 | Peter Straub | 2,048 | 23rd ch-Bayern Seniors | D11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vaxjo Open | 2016 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,113 |
| 23rd ch-Bayern Seniors | 2011 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,182 |
| chT2-SWE 0809 | 2009 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,360 |
| chT2-SWE 1112 | 2012 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,169 |
| chT2-SWE 0910 | 2010 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,255 |
Interactive opening tree from all 34 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bo Anders Svensson's chess games?
34 games by Bo Anders Svensson, from Oct 2005 to Oct 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 Bo Anders Svensson has played.
What does Bo Anders Svensson play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Bo Anders Svensson opens with 1.c4 (71% of games), 1.d4 (29% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bo Anders Svensson answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Bo Anders Svensson play as White?
As White, Bo Anders Svensson's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Richter-Veresov Attack (4 games, 100.0% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bo Anders Svensson play as Black?
As Black, Bo Anders Svensson most often plays: Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Bo Anders Svensson's FIDE rating?
Bo Anders Svensson is currently rated 2,208 in classical chess, 2,275 in rapid and 2,211 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,251 (Mar 2017).
How many games has Bo Anders Svensson played?
Our database contains 34 games by Bo Anders Svensson, covering Oct 2005 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 17 draws, 5 losses (35.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bo Anders Svensson?
34 games by Bo Anders 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.