Prepare against Hakan Svensson
Sweden · World #28,423 classical · FIDE ID 1714201
When preparing against Hakan Svensson, expect 1.d4 in 78% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (38% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (77%).
Our database contains 54 games by Hakan Svensson, covering Jul 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Hakan Svensson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hakan 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 | 1,995 | 2,165 | Sep 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,971 | 2,070 | Oct 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,984 | 2,085 | Aug 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 16 | 10 | 28 | 29.6% |
| As White | 23 | 9 | 2 | 12 | 39.1% |
| As Black | 31 | 7 | 8 | 16 | 22.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hakan Svensson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hakan Svensson's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 18 | 78.3% | 38.9% |
| e4 | 5 | 21.7% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 78% of White games, 38.9% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Svensson usually continues Bg5 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Svensson usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Svensson usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 22% of White games, 60.0% score
- …e6 (40% of these games) — Svensson usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Svensson usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Svensson usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 5 | 38.5% | 30.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 23.1% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 76.9% | 30.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 15.4% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
Hakan Svensson's chess games
All 54 games by Hakan Svensson in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2010 - 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: 16 wins, 10 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D03 | Torre Attack | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D58 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D68 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A17 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C03 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2017 | Danko Bokan | 2,221 | chT-EU Seniors 50 | C13 |
| Jun 2017 | Matija Rakic | 2,171 | chT-EU Seniors 50 | A22 |
| Jul 2012 | Mikael Aroven | 2,138 | Stockholm Open | A14 |
| Jul 2012 | Staffan Engstrom | 2,071 | Stockholm Open | A80 |
| Jul 2022 | Jukka Hautajarvi | 2,044 | ch-SWE Seniors 50 | C42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hallstahammar Open | 2004 | 12 | 7 | 1,941 |
| Stockholm Open | 2012 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,073 |
| Schack-SM 2026 | Veteran-SM 50+ | 2026 | 7 | 3 | 1,890 |
| chT2-SWE 0809 | 2009 | 7 | 1 | 1,880 |
| chT-EU Seniors 50 | 2017 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,231 |
| Hasselbacken Open | 2019 | 3 | 0 | 1,900 |
| ch-SWE Seniors 50 | 2022 | 2 | 2 | 2,362 |
| Vaxjo Open | 2015 | 2 | 0 | 1,852 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hakan Svensson's chess games?
54 games by Hakan Svensson, from Jul 2010 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 Hakan Svensson has played.
What does Hakan Svensson play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Hakan Svensson opens with 1.d4 (78% of games), 1.e4 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hakan Svensson answers 1...e6 (38% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (77% of games), 1...Nf6 (15% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games).
What openings does Hakan Svensson play as White?
As White, Hakan Svensson's most-played openings in our database are: Torre Attack (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hakan Svensson play as Black?
As Black, Hakan Svensson most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Hakan Svensson's FIDE rating?
Hakan Svensson is currently rated 1,995 in classical chess, 1,971 in rapid and 1,984 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,165 (Sep 2011).
How many games has Hakan Svensson played?
Our database contains 54 games by Hakan Svensson, covering Jul 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 10 draws, 28 losses (29.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hakan Svensson?
54 games by Hakan 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.