Prepare against Jan Svenske
Norway · World #96,857 classical · FIDE ID 1505432
When preparing against Jan Svenske, expect 1.e4 in 46% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (40% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (59%).
Our database contains 174 games by Jan Svenske, covering Jan 2006 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jan Svenske's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Svenske 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 | 1,738 | 1,854 | Jul 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,747 | 1,752 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,707 | 1,834 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 174 | 42 | 29 | 102 | 24.1% |
| As White | 81 | 25 | 13 | 42 | 30.9% |
| As Black | 93 | 17 | 16 | 60 | 18.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Svenske's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Svenske's side.
First moves as White (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 37 | 45.7% | 37.8% |
| d4 | 25 | 30.9% | 46.0% |
| c4 | 15 | 18.5% | 36.7% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 4.9% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 46% of White games, 37.8% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Svenske usually continues Nf3 (23.5% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Svenske usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Svenske usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 31% of White games, 46.0% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Svenske usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Svenske usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Svenske usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 40.0% | 31.3% |
| e6 | 13 | 32.5% | 15.4% |
| g6 | 6 | 15.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 10.0% | 12.5% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 22 | 59.5% | 29.5% |
| d5 | 13 | 35.1% | 15.4% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.7% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
Jan Svenske's chess games
All 174 games by Jan Svenske in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2006 - 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: 42 wins, 29 draws, 102 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| E65 | English Opening | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D75 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2006 | Marina Lein | 2,025 | 6th ch-EU Seniors | D94 |
| Feb 2010 | Peter John Wilson | 1,995 | 12th chT-EU Seniors | B23 |
| Aug 2006 | Herbert Scholz | 1,991 | 6th ch-EU Seniors | D31 |
| Aug 2006 | Richard Wicklund Hansen | 1,972 | 6th ch-EU Seniors | A05 |
| Apr 2006 | Fides Mohr | 1,943 | ch-NOR Open | D45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NOR Open | 2006 | 45 | 16 | 2,005 |
| ch-NOR Seniors A | 2017 | 17 | 4.5 | 1,520 |
| 14th Wch Seniors | 2004 | 11 | 4 | 1,739 |
| 15th Wch Seniors | 2005 | 11 | 3 | 1,751 |
| 6th ch-EU Seniors | 2006 | 9 | 4 | 1,984 |
| Landsturneringen 2026 | Senior 65 | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,689 |
| Norwegian Open | 2005 | 9 | 2 | 1,911 |
| chB-NOR Open | 2000 | 8 | 3 | 1,942 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Svenske's chess games?
174 games by Jan Svenske, from Jan 2006 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 Jan Svenske has played.
What does Jan Svenske play on the first move as White?
Across 81 games with White in our database, Jan Svenske opens with 1.e4 (46% of games), 1.d4 (31% of games), 1.c4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Svenske answers 1...c5 (40% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...g6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (59% of games), 1...d5 (35% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games).
What openings does Jan Svenske play as White?
As White, Jan Svenske's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 81 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Svenske play as Black?
As Black, Jan Svenske most often plays: Modern Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 93 games.
What is Jan Svenske's FIDE rating?
Jan Svenske is currently rated 1,738 in classical chess, 1,747 in rapid and 1,707 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,854 (Jul 2010).
How many games has Jan Svenske played?
Our database contains 174 games by Jan Svenske, covering Jan 2006 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 42 wins, 29 draws, 102 losses (24.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Svenske?
174 games by Jan Svenske 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.