Prepare against Hannelore Svendsen
CHE · World #93,559 classical · FIDE ID 1311220
When preparing against Hannelore Svendsen, expect 1.Nf3 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (69% of games); against 1.d4, 1...b5 (86%).
Our database contains 55 games by Hannelore Svendsen, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hannelore Svendsen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hannelore 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 | 1,748 | 1,786 | Apr 2007 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 16 | 11 | 28 | 29.1% |
| As White | 29 | 10 | 6 | 13 | 34.5% |
| As Black | 26 | 6 | 5 | 15 | 23.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hannelore Svendsen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hannelore Svendsen's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 23 | 79.3% | 45.7% |
| d4 | 6 | 20.7% | 41.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 79% of White games, 45.7% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Svendsen usually continues g3 (21.4% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Svendsen usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nc6 (9% of these games) — Svendsen usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 21% of White games, 41.7% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Svendsen usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Svendsen usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Svendsen usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 11 | 68.8% | 18.2% |
| c6 | 5 | 31.3% | 20.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b5 | 6 | 85.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
Hannelore Svendsen's chess games
All 55 games by Hannelore Svendsen in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2005 - 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: 16 wins, 11 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Réti Opening | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| A16 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E60 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A39 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French Defense | 9 | 2/0/7 | 22.2% |
| B00 | St. George Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Polish Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A38 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Thomas Jung | 2,080 | Lenk Open | A30 |
| Jul 2024 | Meinrad Kessler | 1,874 | 57th Biel ATO | B19 |
| Jan 1993 | Monika Molnar | 1,770 | 4 Laender-Cup w | A07 |
| Jan 1996 | Ines Ludwig | 1,725 | 4 Laender-Cup w | E01 |
| Jan 1993 | Oda Lorenz | 1,705 | 4 Laender-Cup w | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Laender-Cup w | 1997 | 15 | 8 | 1,908 |
| Lenk Open | 1995 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,262 |
| 57th Biel ATO | 2024 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,705 |
| 15th chT-EU w | 2005 | 4 | 0 | 1,886 |
| Bern Ambassador Open | 2000 | 3 | 2 | 2,454 |
| Bern Open | 1994 | 2 | 0 | 2,065 |
| 53rd Biel HTO | 2020 | 2 | 0 | 1,783 |
| Biel Open B 56th | 2023 | 2 | 1.5 | 1,928 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hannelore Svendsen's chess games?
55 games by Hannelore Svendsen, from Apr 2005 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 Hannelore Svendsen has played.
What does Hannelore Svendsen play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Hannelore Svendsen opens with 1.Nf3 (79% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hannelore Svendsen answers 1...e6 (69% of games), 1...c6 (31% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...b5 (86% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Hannelore Svendsen play as White?
As White, Hannelore Svendsen's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hannelore Svendsen play as Black?
As Black, Hannelore Svendsen most often plays: French Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); St. George Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Polish Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Hannelore Svendsen's FIDE rating?
Hannelore Svendsen is currently rated 1,748 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,786 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Hannelore Svendsen played?
Our database contains 55 games by Hannelore Svendsen, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 11 draws, 28 losses (29.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hannelore Svendsen?
55 games by Hannelore 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.