Prepare against Matti Svenn
Sweden · World #11,758 classical · FIDE ID 1705091
Our database contains 224 games by Matti Svenn, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Matti Svenn's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matti Svenn 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 | 2,144 | 2,232 | Jan 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,160 | 2,201 | Mar 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,083 | 2,162 | Mar 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 224 | 63 | 72 | 89 | 28.1% |
| As White | 110 | 36 | 39 | 35 | 32.7% |
| As Black | 114 | 27 | 33 | 54 | 23.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matti Svenn's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matti Svenn's side.
First moves as White (110 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 78 | 70.9% | 56.4% |
| d4 | 22 | 20.0% | 38.6% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 5.5% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 71% of White games, 56.4% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Svenn usually continues Nf3 (52.9% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Svenn usually continues Nf3 (58.8% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Svenn usually continues d4 (53.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 20% of White games, 38.6% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Svenn usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Svenn usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Svenn usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 23 | 63.9% | 39.1% |
| e5 | 8 | 22.2% | 31.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 5.6% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 53.5% | 28.3% |
| d5 | 18 | 41.9% | 52.8% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
Matti Svenn's chess games
All 224 games by Matti Svenn 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: 63 wins, 72 draws, 89 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A14 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D55 | Indian Defense | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 10 | 1/1/8 | 10.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2004 | Johan Furhoff | 2,426 | chT-SWE 0304 | B38 |
| Jan 2004 | Ari Ziegler | 2,426 | chT-SWE 0304 | D02 |
| Mar 2001 | Luis Couso | 2,416 | chT-SWE 0001 | E12 |
| Jan 1999 | Johan Eriksson | 2,412 | chT-SWE 9899 | A40 |
| Jan 1979 | Nils-Gustaf Renman | 2,400 | Rilton Cup-08 1978/79 | A35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SWE | 1981 | 41 | 20 | 2,316 |
| Dortmunder Schachtage-09 Group 2 | 1981 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,239 |
| chT-SWE 0102 | 2002 | 11 | 5 | 2,306 |
| chT-SWE 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 6 | 2,292 |
| chT-SWE 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 5 | 2,207 |
| chT-SWE 0304 | 2004 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,430 |
| chT-SWE 0405 | 2005 | 11 | 6 | 2,382 |
| chT-SWE 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,283 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matti Svenn's chess games?
224 games by Matti Svenn, 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 Matti Svenn has played.
What does Matti Svenn play on the first move as White?
Across 110 games with White in our database, Matti Svenn opens with 1.e4 (71% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matti Svenn answers 1...c5 (64% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (53% of games), 1...d5 (42% of games), 1...Nc6 (2% of games).
What openings does Matti Svenn play as White?
As White, Matti Svenn's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 110 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matti Svenn play as Black?
As Black, Matti Svenn most often plays: Indian Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 10.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 114 games.
What is Matti Svenn's FIDE rating?
Matti Svenn is currently rated 2,144 in classical chess, 2,160 in rapid and 2,083 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,232 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Matti Svenn played?
Our database contains 224 games by Matti Svenn, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 63 wins, 72 draws, 89 losses (28.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matti Svenn?
224 games by Matti Svenn 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.