Prepare against Mans Svensson
Sweden · World #17,774 classical · FIDE ID 1707779
Our database contains 62 games by Mans Svensson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mans Svensson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mans 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 | 2,077 | 2,197 | Jan 2008 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 18 | 20 | 24 | 29.0% |
| As White | 46 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 26.1% |
| As Black | 16 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mans Svensson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mans Svensson's side.
First moves as White (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 40 | 87.0% | 43.8% |
| e4 | 5 | 10.9% | 40.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 87% of White games, 43.8% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Svensson usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Svensson usually continues c4 (38.5% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Svensson usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 11% of White games, 40.0% score
- …e6 (40% of these games) — Svensson usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (20% of these games) — Svensson usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Svensson usually continues exd5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 22.2% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 1 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 50.0% | 100.0% |
Mans Svensson's chess games
All 62 games by Mans 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: 18 wins, 20 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 9 | 0/5/4 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B56 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E08 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C03 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2004 | Jan Lundin | 2,328 | Hallstahammar Open | D10 |
| Jan 2017 | Peter Bergstrom | 2,272 | SWE Cup | D11 |
| Oct 2016 | Per Wikstrom | 2,211 | chT-SWE 1617 | D30 |
| Jan 2009 | Magnus Holm | 2,209 | chT-SWE 0809 | A25 |
| Dec 2008 | Joel Eklund | 2,205 | chT-SWE 0809 | A65 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hallstahammar Open | 2004 | 13 | 7 | 2,079 |
| chT-SWE 1516 Superettan | 2016 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,202 |
| chT-SWE 0809 | 2009 | 8 | 3 | 2,219 |
| chT-SWE 1718 Elite | 2018 | 7 | 2 | 2,036 |
| chT-SWE 0708 | 2008 | 4 | 2 | 2,263 |
| chT2-SWE 0708 | 2008 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,210 |
| chT-SWE 1011 | 2011 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,965 |
| chT-SWE 1819 Superettan | 2019 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,913 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mans Svensson's chess games?
62 games by Mans 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 Mans Svensson has played.
What does Mans Svensson play on the first move as White?
Across 46 games with White in our database, Mans Svensson opens with 1.d4 (87% of games), 1.e4 (11% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mans Svensson answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (22% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (50% of games).
What openings does Mans Svensson play as White?
As White, Mans Svensson's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian Defense (9 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mans Svensson play as Black?
As Black, Mans Svensson most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Alekhine Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Mans Svensson's FIDE rating?
Mans Svensson is currently rated 2,077 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,197 (Jan 2008).
How many games has Mans Svensson played?
Our database contains 62 games by Mans Svensson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 20 draws, 24 losses (29.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mans Svensson?
62 games by Mans 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.