Prepare against Per Gisle Svendsen
Norway · World #36,544 classical · FIDE ID 1501895
When preparing against Per Gisle Svendsen, expect 1.d4 in 58% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (75%).
Our database contains 36 games by Per Gisle Svendsen, covering Oct 2005 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Per Gisle Svendsen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Per Gisle Svendsen 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 | 1,951 | 2,064 | Oct 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,912 | 1,912 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,902 | 1,929 | Jul 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 10 | 9 | 17 | 27.8% |
| As White | 20 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 35.0% |
| As Black | 16 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 18.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Per Gisle Svendsen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Per Gisle Svendsen's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 11 | 57.9% | 54.5% |
| c4 | 5 | 26.3% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 3 | 15.8% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 58% of White games, 54.5% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Svendsen usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Svendsen usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Svendsen usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 26% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Svendsen usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Svendsen usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Svendsen usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 85.7% | 8.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 3 | 75.0% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
Per Gisle Svendsen's chess games
All 36 games by Per Gisle Svendsen in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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, 9 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A39 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E65 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D40 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2002 | Anders Forberg | 2,168 | chT-NOR qualifier | A25 |
| Jun 2026 | Hammari,Vinjar | 2,128 | Norway Chess Open June | B12 |
| Jul 2017 | Arn-Tore Haugsdal | 2,043 | ch-NOR Klasse1 | C68 |
| Jul 2015 | Ragnar Edvardsen | 1,918 | ch-NOR Class1 | D87 |
| Jul 2015 | Hans Arild Runde | 1,855 | ch-NOR Class1 | E15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-NOR qualifier | 2002 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,058 |
| ch-NOR TB Final | 2004 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,160 |
| ch-NOR Class1 | 2019 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,897 |
| Norway Chess Open June | 2026 | 5 | 2 | 2,185 |
| chB-NOR Open | 2003 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,724 |
| ch-NOR Klasse1 | 2017 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,031 |
| ch-Oslo CC 1911 | 2017 | 2 | 0 | 1,483 |
| Lyngby Open | 1991 | 1 | 1 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Per Gisle Svendsen's chess games?
36 games by Per Gisle Svendsen, from Oct 2005 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 Per Gisle Svendsen has played.
What does Per Gisle Svendsen play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Per Gisle Svendsen opens with 1.d4 (58% of games), 1.c4 (26% of games), 1.e4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Per Gisle Svendsen answers 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...c6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Per Gisle Svendsen play as White?
As White, Per Gisle Svendsen's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Per Gisle Svendsen play as Black?
As Black, Per Gisle Svendsen most often plays: Alekhine Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Per Gisle Svendsen's FIDE rating?
Per Gisle Svendsen is currently rated 1,951 in classical chess, 1,912 in rapid and 1,902 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,064 (Oct 2006).
How many games has Per Gisle Svendsen played?
Our database contains 36 games by Per Gisle Svendsen, covering Oct 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 9 draws, 17 losses (27.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Per Gisle Svendsen?
36 games by Per Gisle Svendsen 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.