Prepare against Leif 1940 Svensson
Sweden · World #18,737 classical · FIDE ID 1702459
Our database contains 198 games by Leif 1940 Svensson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Leif 1940 Svensson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Leif 1940 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 | 2,068 | 2,196 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,976 | 2,110 | Aug 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,018 | 2,081 | Aug 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 198 | 62 | 54 | 82 | 31.3% |
| As White | 96 | 33 | 24 | 39 | 34.4% |
| As Black | 102 | 29 | 30 | 43 | 28.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (96 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 83 | 86.5% | 46.4% |
| e4 | 9 | 9.4% | 38.9% |
| Nc3 | 4 | 4.2% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 86% of White games, 46.4% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Svensson usually continues Nc3 (45.3% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Svensson usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Svensson usually continues e4 (40.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 9% of White games, 38.9% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Svensson usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (22% of these games) — Svensson usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Svensson usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 35 | 72.9% | 42.9% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 18.8% | 38.9% |
| c5 | 3 | 6.3% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 29 | 90.6% | 46.6% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 9.4% | 33.3% |
Leif 1940 Svensson's chess games
All 198 games by Leif 1940 Svensson in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 62 wins, 54 draws, 82 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 41 | 11/14/16 | 26.8% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A43 | Reversed Chigorin | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A43 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Hübsch Gambit | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2003 | Gustavo Mahia | 2,377 | Internet Section 15-A | C01 |
| Jul 2005 | Bo Aurell | 2,275 | chC-SWE | D00 |
| Jun 2024 | Thomas Ernst | 2,266 | Ostersund Storsjodraget Open | C64 |
| Jul 2013 | Georg Haubt | 2,239 | 15th chT-EU Seniors | C27 |
| May 2019 | Joakim Nyander | 2,235 | Deltalift Open | A13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-EU Seniors | 2015 | 18 | 8 | 2,092 |
| Gothenburg Open | 2023 | 15 | 6.5 | 1,863 |
| chT2-SWE 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 3 | 2,026 |
| 15th chT-EU Seniors | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 2,179 |
| ch-EU Seniors 09th | 2009 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,330 |
| WchT Seniors 65 | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,018 |
| 11th chT-EU Seniors | 2009 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,243 |
| Internet Section 17-A | 2003 | 9 | 4 | 2,291 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Leif 1940 Svensson's chess games?
198 games by Leif 1940 Svensson, from Apr 2003 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 Leif 1940 Svensson has played.
What does Leif 1940 Svensson play on the first move as White?
Across 96 games with White in our database, Leif 1940 Svensson opens with 1.d4 (86% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games), 1.Nc3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Leif 1940 Svensson answers 1...e5 (73% of games), 1...Nf6 (19% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (91% of games), 1...Nf6 (9% of games).
What openings does Leif 1940 Svensson play as White?
As White, Leif 1940 Svensson's most-played openings in our database are: Richter-Veresov Attack (41 games, 26.8% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 96 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Leif 1940 Svensson play as Black?
As Black, Leif 1940 Svensson most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 102 games.
What is Leif 1940 Svensson's FIDE rating?
Leif 1940 Svensson is currently rated 2,068 in classical chess, 1,976 in rapid and 2,018 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,196 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Leif 1940 Svensson played?
Our database contains 198 games by Leif 1940 Svensson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 62 wins, 54 draws, 82 losses (31.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Leif 1940 Svensson?
198 games by Leif 1940 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.