Prepare against John Michael Svensson
DNK · World #119,734 classical · FIDE ID 1417231
When preparing against John Michael Svensson, expect 1.d4 in 72% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (96%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Pirc Defense as Black, 31.3% over 16 games.
Our database contains 133 games by John Michael Svensson, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find John Michael Svensson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout John Michael 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 | 1,674 | 1,734 | Mar 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 133 | 46 | 27 | 60 | 34.6% |
| As White | 68 | 21 | 15 | 32 | 30.9% |
| As Black | 65 | 25 | 12 | 28 | 38.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of John Michael Svensson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from John Michael Svensson's side.
First moves as White (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 49 | 72.1% | 44.9% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 14.7% | 25.0% |
| Nc3 | 7 | 10.3% | 42.9% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 72% of White games, 44.9% score
- …d5 (51% of these games) — Svensson usually continues Nf3 (47.5% score)
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Svensson usually continues Nf3 (40.9% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Svensson usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 15% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Svensson usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …Nc6 (20% of these games) — Svensson usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Svensson usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 16 | 50.0% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 7 | 21.9% | 71.4% |
| Nc6 | 5 | 15.6% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 9.4% | 16.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 96.0% | 58.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
John Michael Svensson's chess games
All 133 games by John Michael Svensson in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - 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: 46 wins, 27 draws, 60 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D04 | Colle System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A46 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 16 | 5/2/9 | 31.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E21 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2015 | Christian Petersen | 1,728 | ch-Amager | A45 |
| Aug 2013 | Tobias Christian Petersen | 1,722 | ch-Amager A | A80 |
| Oct 2011 | Elof Joost Thorgrimson | 1,694 | ch-Amager | D02 |
| Feb 2006 | Ulrik Jejlskov Larsen | 1,692 | ch-Amager CC | D00 |
| Feb 2016 | Thomas Haugaard | 1,677 | ch-Amager Aabne CC | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Amager CC | 2011 | 31 | 12 | 1,446 |
| ch-Amager | 2015 | 28 | 12.5 | 1,494 |
| ch-Amager Aabne CC | 2016 | 16 | 7.5 | 1,494 |
| Amager Spring | 2009 | 15 | 6 | 1,430 |
| Amager-ch C | 2014 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,351 |
| Amager Spring B | 2014 | 7 | 4 | 1,373 |
| Amager Spring C | 2015 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,408 |
| ch-Amager A | 2013 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,672 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find John Michael Svensson's chess games?
133 games by John Michael Svensson, from Jul 2009 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 John Michael Svensson has played.
What does John Michael Svensson play on the first move as White?
Across 68 games with White in our database, John Michael Svensson opens with 1.d4 (72% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games), 1.Nc3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, John Michael Svensson answers 1...d6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games), 1...Nc6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games).
What openings does John Michael Svensson play as White?
As White, John Michael Svensson's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 68 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does John Michael Svensson play as Black?
As Black, John Michael Svensson most often plays: Pirc Defense (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (7 games, 57.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 65 games.
What is John Michael Svensson's FIDE rating?
John Michael Svensson is currently rated 1,674 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,734 (Mar 2025).
How many games has John Michael Svensson played?
Our database contains 133 games by John Michael Svensson, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 46 wins, 27 draws, 60 losses (34.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against John Michael Svensson?
133 games by John Michael 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.