Prepare against Svante Henriksson
Finland · World #18,381 classical · FIDE ID 503045
Our database contains 134 games by Svante Henriksson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Svante Henriksson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Svante Henriksson 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 | 2,071 | 2,157 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,988 | 2,141 | Aug 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,060 | 2,139 | Sep 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 134 | 37 | 39 | 58 | 27.6% |
| As White | 63 | 19 | 20 | 24 | 30.2% |
| As Black | 71 | 18 | 19 | 34 | 25.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Svante Henriksson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Svante Henriksson's side.
First moves as White (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 33 | 52.4% | 48.5% |
| e4 | 15 | 23.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 11.1% | 57.1% |
| b3 | 4 | 6.3% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 52% of White games, 48.5% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Henriksson usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Henriksson usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (12% of these games) — Henriksson usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 24% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Henriksson usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Henriksson usually continues f4 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Henriksson usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 58.8% | 32.5% |
| c5 | 9 | 26.5% | 61.1% |
| e5 | 5 | 14.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 94.7% | 55.6% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
Svante Henriksson's chess games
All 134 games by Svante Henriksson 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: 37 wins, 39 draws, 58 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E05 | Catalan | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 18 | 1/7/10 | 5.6% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A70 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2000 | Roland Loetscher | 2,318 | Wch U18 | A67 |
| Oct 2000 | Florian-George Sebe-Vodislav | 2,262 | Wch U18 | A81 |
| Jan 1999 | Sauli Keskinen | 2,254 | Tampere Open | A41 |
| Jan 2002 | Antti Nokso Koivisto | 2,243 | Turku Open | E15 |
| Jan 2000 | Ilkka Kanko | 2,207 | ch-FIN Open | A62 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FIN U18 | 2000 | 19 | 12 | 2,284 |
| ch-FIN Open | 2000 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,207 |
| Tampere Open | 1999 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,159 |
| chT-FIN 2022 | 2022 | 8 | 3 | 2,001 |
| Turku Open | 2002 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,118 |
| TCh-FIN 2024-25 | 2025 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,151 |
| Wch U18 | 2000 | 5 | 2 | 2,275 |
| Helsinki Open | 1999 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,053 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Svante Henriksson's chess games?
134 games by Svante Henriksson, 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 Svante Henriksson has played.
What does Svante Henriksson play on the first move as White?
Across 63 games with White in our database, Svante Henriksson opens with 1.d4 (52% of games), 1.e4 (24% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Svante Henriksson answers 1...Nf6 (59% of games), 1...c5 (26% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Svante Henriksson play as White?
As White, Svante Henriksson's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 63 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Svante Henriksson play as Black?
As Black, Svante Henriksson most often plays: Alekhine Defense (18 games, 5.6% win rate); Benoni Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 71 games.
What is Svante Henriksson's FIDE rating?
Svante Henriksson is currently rated 2,071 in classical chess, 1,988 in rapid and 2,060 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,157 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Svante Henriksson played?
Our database contains 134 games by Svante Henriksson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 39 draws, 58 losses (27.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Svante Henriksson?
134 games by Svante Henriksson 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.