Prepare against Lars-Ake Svensson
Sweden · World #54,107 classical · FIDE ID 1714821
Our database contains 96 games by Lars-Ake Svensson, covering Jan 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lars-Ake Svensson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lars-Ake 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 | 1,877 | 2,007 | Mar 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 96 | 18 | 45 | 33 | 18.8% |
| As White | 49 | 9 | 26 | 14 | 18.4% |
| As Black | 47 | 9 | 19 | 19 | 19.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lars-Ake Svensson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lars-Ake Svensson's side.
First moves as White (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 41 | 83.7% | 46.3% |
| c4 | 5 | 10.2% | 40.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 6.1% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 84% of White games, 46.3% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Svensson usually continues Nf3 (53.6% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Svensson usually continues d3 (35.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Svensson usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 10% of White games, 40.0% score
- …e5 (60% of these games) — Svensson usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Svensson usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 95.0% | 42.1% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 21 | 100.0% | 38.1% |
Lars-Ake Svensson's chess games
All 96 games by Lars-Ake Svensson in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2011 - 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: 18 wins, 45 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 10 | 0/7/3 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C42 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B83 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C10 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 24 | 4/11/9 | 16.7% |
| B88 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B82 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A85 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2015 | Christian Braun | 2,420 | Goteborg Open | C10 |
| Jan 1994 | Hakon Persson | 2,215 | Stockholm Kristallen Open | B21 |
| Oct 2018 | Robert Kane | 1,889 | Douglas IoM Open B | A85 |
| Sep 2013 | Margarita Baliuniene | 1,834 | ch-Nordic Seniors | A88 |
| Mar 2014 | Elsa Maria Kristinardottir | 1,822 | Reykjavik Open | B52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2016 | 10 | 5 | 1,755 |
| Stockholm Elo Open | 2009 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,901 |
| 124th ch-SCO | 2017 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,653 |
| Stockholm Kristallen | 1994 | 9 | 3 | 2,065 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2014 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,915 |
| ch-Nordic Seniors | 2013 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,175 |
| 123rd ch-SCO | 2016 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,923 |
| Douglas IoM Open B | 2018 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,915 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lars-Ake Svensson's chess games?
96 games by Lars-Ake Svensson, from Jan 2011 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 Lars-Ake Svensson has played.
What does Lars-Ake Svensson play on the first move as White?
Across 49 games with White in our database, Lars-Ake Svensson opens with 1.e4 (84% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lars-Ake Svensson answers 1...c5 (95% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (100% of games).
What openings does Lars-Ake Svensson play as White?
As White, Lars-Ake Svensson's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Attack (10 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 49 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lars-Ake Svensson play as Black?
As Black, Lars-Ake Svensson most often plays: Dutch Defense (24 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 47 games.
What is Lars-Ake Svensson's FIDE rating?
Lars-Ake Svensson is currently rated 1,877 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,007 (Mar 2014).
How many games has Lars-Ake Svensson played?
Our database contains 96 games by Lars-Ake Svensson, covering Jan 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 45 draws, 33 losses (18.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lars-Ake Svensson?
96 games by Lars-Ake 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.