Prepare against Gosta Svenn
FM · Sweden · World #5,503 classical · FIDE ID 1700553
Our database contains 287 games by Gosta Svenn, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Gosta Svenn's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gosta Svenn 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 | 2,260 | 2,360 | Jan 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,240 | 2,302 | Feb 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,201 | 2,308 | Sep 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 287 | 95 | 88 | 104 | 33.1% |
| As White | 159 | 50 | 53 | 56 | 31.4% |
| As Black | 128 | 45 | 35 | 48 | 35.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gosta Svenn's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gosta Svenn's side.
First moves as White (159 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 113 | 71.1% | 48.7% |
| c4 | 15 | 9.4% | 36.7% |
| e4 | 14 | 8.8% | 32.1% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 8.2% | 69.2% |
| f4 | 2 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 1.3% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 71% of White games, 48.7% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Svenn usually continues c4 (51.1% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Svenn usually continues c4 (40.4% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Svenn usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 9% of White games, 36.7% score
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Svenn usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Svenn usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Svenn usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 33 | 61.1% | 63.6% |
| e5 | 8 | 14.8% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 5 | 9.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 7.4% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 5.6% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 16 | 32.7% | 31.3% |
| e6 | 15 | 30.6% | 63.3% |
| Nf6 | 14 | 28.6% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
Gosta Svenn's chess games
All 287 games by Gosta Svenn in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 95 wins, 88 draws, 104 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 21 | 4/11/6 | 19.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 13 | 2/7/4 | 15.4% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| A15 | English Opening | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B47 | Sicilian | 22 | 12/3/7 | 54.5% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 9 | 0/3/6 | 0.0% |
| E67 | English Opening | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Hungarian Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D41 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2006 | Pia Cramling | 2,583 | chT-SWE 0506 | A53 |
| Jan 2003 | Juan Manuel Bellon Lopez | 2,556 | chT-SWE 0304 | D11 |
| Jan 2003 | Miralem Dzevlan | 2,486 | chT-SWE 0304 | D02 |
| Dec 2008 | Vladimir Poley | 2,484 | chT-SWE 0809 | D94 |
| Mar 1980 | Stefano Tatai | 2,480 | Lugano Open 05 | A30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SWE | 1987 | 30 | 10.5 | 2,243 |
| Stockholm | 1991 | 18 | 14 | 2,486 |
| World U20-ch20 | 1981 | 13 | 7 | 2,325 |
| chT-SWE 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 4 | 2,206 |
| chT-SWE 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 2 | 2,265 |
| chT-SWE 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 5 | 2,331 |
| chT-SWE 0304 | 2004 | 11 | 5 | 2,449 |
| Gothenburg | 1989 | 11 | 4 | 2,265 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gosta Svenn's chess games?
287 games by Gosta Svenn, from Apr 2003 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 Gosta Svenn has played.
What does Gosta Svenn play on the first move as White?
Across 159 games with White in our database, Gosta Svenn opens with 1.d4 (71% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gosta Svenn answers 1...c5 (61% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...e6 (31% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games).
What openings does Gosta Svenn play as White?
As White, Gosta Svenn's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (21 games, 19.0% win rate); Catalan (13 games, 15.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 159 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gosta Svenn play as Black?
As Black, Gosta Svenn most often plays: Sicilian (22 games, 54.5% win rate); Horwitz Defense (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 128 games.
What is Gosta Svenn's FIDE rating?
Gosta Svenn is currently rated 2,260 in classical chess, 2,240 in rapid and 2,201 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,360 (Jan 2008).
How many games has Gosta Svenn played?
Our database contains 287 games by Gosta Svenn, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 95 wins, 88 draws, 104 losses (33.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gosta Svenn?
287 games by Gosta Svenn 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.