Prepare against Henrik Svane
DNK · World #18,769 classical · FIDE ID 1403192
Our database contains 97 games by Henrik Svane, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Henrik Svane's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Henrik Svane 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 | 2,068 | 2,169 | Oct 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,023 | 2,062 | May 2023 |
| Blitz | 1,993 | 1,993 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 97 | 24 | 57 | 16 | 24.7% |
| As White | 50 | 15 | 28 | 7 | 30.0% |
| As Black | 47 | 9 | 29 | 9 | 19.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Henrik Svane's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Henrik Svane's side.
First moves as White (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 50 | 100.0% | 58.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 58.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Svane usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (16% of these games) — Svane usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Svane usually continues c4 (87.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 24 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 90.9% | 55.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
Henrik Svane's chess games
All 97 games by Henrik Svane 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: 24 wins, 57 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 1/6/0 | 14.3% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E35 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D00 | London System | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D27 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2005 | Soren Mikkel Andersen | 2,130 | 20th North Sea Cup | D97 |
| Jun 2013 | Jens Christian Hansen | 2,001 | Fredericia Spring A | C02 |
| Feb 2023 | Poul Norgaard | 1,981 | ch-DEN Seniors | E76 |
| Jul 2018 | Joachim Berger | 1,966 | 31st Kiel Open | C17 |
| Jul 2008 | Aage Sondergaard Nielsen | 1,938 | 23rd North Sea Cup | A87 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31st Kiel Open | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 2,042 |
| 20th North Sea Cup | 2005 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,410 |
| Aarhus Summer B | 2009 | 9 | 3 | 1,998 |
| Fredericia Spring A | 2014 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,118 |
| 23rd North Sea Cup | 2008 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,010 |
| Aarhus Open 2 | 1992 | 7 | 3 | 2,167 |
| ch-DEN Seniors | 2023 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,036 |
| Senior-DM 2026 - 65+ | 2026 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,068 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Henrik Svane's chess games?
97 games by Henrik Svane, 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 Henrik Svane has played.
What does Henrik Svane play on the first move as White?
Across 50 games with White in our database, Henrik Svane opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Henrik Svane answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (91% of games), 1...Nf6 (9% of games).
What openings does Henrik Svane play as White?
As White, Henrik Svane's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Benoni Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 50 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Henrik Svane play as Black?
As Black, Henrik Svane most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (9 games, 22.2% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 47 games.
What is Henrik Svane's FIDE rating?
Henrik Svane is currently rated 2,068 in classical chess, 2,023 in rapid and 1,993 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,169 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Henrik Svane played?
Our database contains 97 games by Henrik Svane, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 57 draws, 16 losses (24.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Henrik Svane?
97 games by Henrik Svane 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.