Prepare against Borge Waaktaar Svanholm
Norway · World #55,687 classical · FIDE ID 1504835
When preparing against Borge Waaktaar Svanholm, expect 1.c4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (97%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 20.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 304 games by Borge Waaktaar Svanholm, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Borge Waaktaar Svanholm's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Borge Waaktaar Svanholm 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 | 1,871 | 2,052 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,702 | 1,930 | Aug 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 304 | 81 | 96 | 127 | 26.6% |
| As White | 146 | 41 | 46 | 59 | 28.1% |
| As Black | 158 | 40 | 50 | 68 | 25.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Borge Waaktaar Svanholm's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Borge Waaktaar Svanholm's side.
First moves as White (146 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 139 | 95.2% | 43.9% |
| d4 | 6 | 4.1% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 95% of White games, 43.9% score
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Svanholm usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Svanholm usually continues g3 (40.9% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Svanholm usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Svanholm usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (33% of these games) — Svanholm usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Svanholm usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 39 | 57.4% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 28 | 41.2% | 55.4% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 65 | 97.0% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
Borge Waaktaar Svanholm's chess games
All 304 games by Borge Waaktaar Svanholm in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - 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, 96 draws, 127 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 42 | 12/10/20 | 28.6% |
| A39 | English Opening | 32 | 7/10/15 | 21.9% |
| B38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 13 | 4/7/2 | 30.8% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| E69 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A87 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D37 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 20 | 4/4/12 | 20.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 18 | 7/4/7 | 38.9% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 16 | 6/4/6 | 37.5% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 12 | 1/6/5 | 8.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 11 | 0/6/5 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2007 | Jake Kleiman | 2,312 | 29th Politiken Cup | A20 |
| Jul 2007 | Gunnar B. Hanssen | 2,242 | 29th Politiken Cup | E68 |
| Jul 2007 | Krzysztof Leszczynski | 2,180 | 29th Politiken Cup | E70 |
| Jul 2012 | Stefan Inhoven | 2,140 | 34th Politiken Cup | A35 |
| Apr 2004 | Oyvind Pedersen | 2,123 | ch-NOR Open | A21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NOR Open | 2006 | 27 | 10.5 | 2,002 |
| Oslo Open | 2018 | 24 | 9 | 1,838 |
| ch-Nordstrand CC | 2015 | 11 | 1.5 | 1,687 |
| 29th Politiken Cup | 2007 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,297 |
| Baltic Sea Cup | 2008 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,029 |
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2017 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,952 |
| 34th Politiken Cup | 2012 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,014 |
| 30th Politiken Cup | 2008 | 10 | 5 | 2,002 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Borge Waaktaar Svanholm's chess games?
304 games by Borge Waaktaar Svanholm, from Jul 2004 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 Borge Waaktaar Svanholm has played.
What does Borge Waaktaar Svanholm play on the first move as White?
Across 146 games with White in our database, Borge Waaktaar Svanholm opens with 1.c4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Borge Waaktaar Svanholm answers 1...c5 (57% of games), 1...e6 (41% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (97% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games).
What openings does Borge Waaktaar Svanholm play as White?
As White, Borge Waaktaar Svanholm's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (42 games, 28.6% win rate); English Opening (32 games, 21.9% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (13 games, 30.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 146 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Borge Waaktaar Svanholm play as Black?
As Black, Borge Waaktaar Svanholm most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (20 games, 20.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (18 games, 38.9% win rate); King's Indian Defense (16 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 158 games.
What is Borge Waaktaar Svanholm's FIDE rating?
Borge Waaktaar Svanholm is currently rated 1,871 in classical chess, 1,702 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,052 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Borge Waaktaar Svanholm played?
Our database contains 304 games by Borge Waaktaar Svanholm, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 81 wins, 96 draws, 127 losses (26.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Borge Waaktaar Svanholm?
304 games by Borge Waaktaar Svanholm 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.