Prepare against Mattias Skarved
DNK · World #126,984 classical · FIDE ID 1461958
When preparing against Mattias Skarved, expect 1.d4 in 65% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (40% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (57%).
Our database contains 38 games by Mattias Skarved, covering Apr 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Mattias Skarved's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mattias Skarved 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 | 1,654 | 1,757 | Oct 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,614 | 1,666 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 10 | 6 | 22 | 26.3% |
| As White | 17 | 4 | 2 | 11 | 23.5% |
| As Black | 21 | 6 | 4 | 11 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mattias Skarved's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mattias Skarved's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 11 | 64.7% | 27.3% |
| e4 | 6 | 35.3% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 65% of White games, 27.3% score
- …d5 (55% of these games) — Skarved usually continues Bf4 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Skarved usually continues Bf4 (20.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 35% of White games, 33.3% score
- …c6 (50% of these games) — Skarved usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Skarved usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Skarved usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 4 | 40.0% | 12.5% |
| c5 | 4 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 4 | 57.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 42.9% | 16.7% |
Mattias Skarved's chess games
All 38 games by Mattias Skarved in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2016 - 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: 10 wins, 6 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | London System | 11 | 2/2/7 | 18.2% |
| B34 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B75 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Otto Skovslund Henriksen | 1,752 | Danish Championship 2026 - G5-1 | D00 |
| Oct 2021 | Bruno Gehrig | 1,690 | ch-DEN Basis G7 | C60 |
| Mar 2024 | Anders Hansen | 1,673 | ch-DEN sf3 | A06 |
| Apr 2023 | Kim Michael Pedersen | 1,631 | ch-DEN G5-1 Gr2 | A80 |
| Jul 2022 | Morten Sigvart Dyremose | 1,432 | Koge Lang Jubilee Weekend Gr-4 | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Koge Lang Jubilee Weekend Gr-4 | 2022 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,277 |
| ch-DEN Basis G7 | 2021 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,554 |
| ch-DEN sf3 | 2024 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,605 |
| ch-DEN G5-1 Gr2 | 2023 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,613 |
| ch-DEN G5-1 | 2019 | 5 | 0 | 1,464 |
| Danish Championship 2026 - G5-1 | 2026 | 4 | 2 | 1,737 |
| Obro x CXU New Year 2025 | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1,663 |
| Copenhagen Obro New Year Open | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1,154 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mattias Skarved's chess games?
38 games by Mattias Skarved, from Apr 2016 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 Mattias Skarved has played.
What does Mattias Skarved play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Mattias Skarved opens with 1.d4 (65% of games), 1.e4 (35% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mattias Skarved answers 1...e5 (40% of games), 1...c5 (40% of games), 1...c6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (57% of games), 1...Nf6 (43% of games).
What openings does Mattias Skarved play as White?
As White, Mattias Skarved's most-played openings in our database are: London System (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mattias Skarved play as Black?
As Black, Mattias Skarved most often plays: Dutch Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Dutch Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Mattias Skarved's FIDE rating?
Mattias Skarved is currently rated 1,654 in classical chess, 1,614 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,757 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Mattias Skarved played?
Our database contains 38 games by Mattias Skarved, covering Apr 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 6 draws, 22 losses (26.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mattias Skarved?
38 games by Mattias Skarved 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.