Prepare against Jorgen Alfven
Sweden · World #65,773 classical · FIDE ID 1715950
When preparing against Jorgen Alfven, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (96% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 115 games by Jorgen Alfven, covering May 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jorgen Alfven's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jorgen Alfven 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 | 1,835 | 1,972 | Nov 2014 |
| Rapid | 1,795 | 1,884 | Sep 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,834 | 1,893 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 115 | 40 | 16 | 59 | 34.8% |
| As White | 61 | 28 | 7 | 26 | 45.9% |
| As Black | 54 | 12 | 9 | 33 | 22.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jorgen Alfven's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jorgen Alfven's side.
First moves as White (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 61 | 100.0% | 51.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 51.6% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Alfven usually continues c4 (48.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Alfven usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …f5 (11% of these games) — Alfven usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 22 | 95.7% | 36.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 66.7% | 28.6% |
| d5 | 7 | 33.3% | 28.6% |
Jorgen Alfven's chess games
All 115 games by Jorgen Alfven in the Chess.ceo database (May 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: 40 wins, 16 draws, 59 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 4/0/6 | 40.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A87 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2014 | Sergejs Gromovs | 2,243 | 11th Calvia Amateur Open | D43 |
| Oct 2014 | Andreas Hoenick | 2,141 | 11th Calvia Amateur Open | D87 |
| Oct 2014 | Ingo Stark | 2,128 | 11th Calvia Amateur Open | A70 |
| Oct 2014 | Sebastian Navarrete Terrasa | 2,019 | 11th Calvia Amateur Open | A67 |
| Jul 2014 | Bart Stam | 2,017 | 36th Politiken Cup | D06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2018 | 20 | 8.5 | 1,806 |
| 34th Politiken Cup | 2012 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,796 |
| 35th Politiken Cup | 2013 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,942 |
| 36th Politiken Cup | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,968 |
| 37th Politiken Cup | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 1,946 |
| Alcudia Belleuve | 2012 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,819 |
| 11th Calvia Amateur Open | 2014 | 8 | 4 | 2,177 |
| Jonkoping Open | 1988 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,107 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jorgen Alfven's chess games?
115 games by Jorgen Alfven, from May 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 Jorgen Alfven has played.
What does Jorgen Alfven play on the first move as White?
Across 61 games with White in our database, Jorgen Alfven opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jorgen Alfven answers 1...c5 (96% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Jorgen Alfven play as White?
As White, Jorgen Alfven's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 61 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jorgen Alfven play as Black?
As Black, Jorgen Alfven most often plays: Benoni Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 54 games.
What is Jorgen Alfven's FIDE rating?
Jorgen Alfven is currently rated 1,835 in classical chess, 1,795 in rapid and 1,834 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,972 (Nov 2014).
How many games has Jorgen Alfven played?
Our database contains 115 games by Jorgen Alfven, covering May 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 16 draws, 59 losses (34.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jorgen Alfven?
115 games by Jorgen Alfven 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.