Prepare against Frank Svendsen
Norway · World #27,643 classical · FIDE ID 1504886
Our database contains 152 games by Frank Svendsen, covering Nov 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Frank Svendsen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Frank Svendsen 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 | 2,000 | 2,047 | May 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,018 | 2,018 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,005 | 2,047 | May 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 152 | 71 | 28 | 53 | 46.7% |
| As White | 70 | 31 | 14 | 25 | 44.3% |
| As Black | 82 | 40 | 14 | 28 | 48.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Frank Svendsen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Frank Svendsen's side.
First moves as White (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 44 | 62.9% | 47.7% |
| e4 | 24 | 34.3% | 64.6% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.9% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 63% of White games, 47.7% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Svendsen usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Svendsen usually continues Bg5 (43.8% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Svendsen usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 34% of White games, 64.6% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Svendsen usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Svendsen usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Svendsen usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 62.5% | 60.0% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 21.9% | 71.4% |
| c6 | 2 | 6.3% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 61.8% | 57.1% |
| d5 | 12 | 35.3% | 70.8% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
Frank Svendsen's chess games
All 152 games by Frank Svendsen in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2009 - 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: 71 wins, 28 draws, 53 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A85 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D46 | Slav Defense | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2004 | Stanislav Krylov | 2,269 | ch-Barents Region A | B06 |
| Sep 2001 | Pal Royset | 2,256 | Vadsosjakken A | B14 |
| Aug 1999 | Alexandr Shkadiouk | 2,169 | Norges Gran Prix Open | A71 |
| Sep 2007 | Rieke Van Run | 2,133 | 18th ch-NATO | E12 |
| Feb 1999 | Trond Romsdal | 2,069 | chT-NOR | A41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-NOR | 2008 | 25 | 14 | 1,788 |
| Vadsosjakken A | 2009 | 19 | 8.5 | 2,009 |
| Vadsosjakken Open | 2008 | 15 | 7 | 2,098 |
| Kalotturneringen | 1995 | 14 | 8 | 2,217 |
| Kirkenes Grand Prix Open | 1994 | 10 | 6 | – |
| ch-Finnmark | 2005 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,728 |
| Kretsmesterskap qual | 1994 | 8 | 5 | – |
| 18th ch-NATO | 2007 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,096 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Frank Svendsen's chess games?
152 games by Frank Svendsen, from Nov 2009 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 Frank Svendsen has played.
What does Frank Svendsen play on the first move as White?
Across 70 games with White in our database, Frank Svendsen opens with 1.d4 (63% of games), 1.e4 (34% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Frank Svendsen answers 1...c5 (63% of games), 1...Nf6 (22% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (62% of games), 1...d5 (35% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Frank Svendsen play as White?
As White, Frank Svendsen's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 70 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Frank Svendsen play as Black?
As Black, Frank Svendsen most often plays: Slav Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Alekhine Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 82 games.
What is Frank Svendsen's FIDE rating?
Frank Svendsen is currently rated 2,000 in classical chess, 2,018 in rapid and 2,005 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,047 (May 2016).
How many games has Frank Svendsen played?
Our database contains 152 games by Frank Svendsen, covering Nov 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 71 wins, 28 draws, 53 losses (46.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Frank Svendsen?
152 games by Frank Svendsen 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.