Prepare against Svante Norlander
Sweden · World #127,260 classical · FIDE ID 1716930
When preparing against Svante Norlander, expect 1.e4 in 77% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (64%).
Our database contains 57 games by Svante Norlander, covering Nov 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Svante Norlander's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Svante Norlander 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 | 1,849 | Nov 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,708 | 1,708 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,697 | 1,705 | Jul 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 15 | 5 | 37 | 26.3% |
| As White | 31 | 9 | 3 | 19 | 29.0% |
| As Black | 26 | 6 | 2 | 18 | 23.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Svante Norlander's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Svante Norlander's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 77.4% | 35.4% |
| d4 | 7 | 22.6% | 28.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 77% of White games, 35.4% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Norlander usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Norlander usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (8% of these games) — Norlander usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 23% of White games, 28.6% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Norlander usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Norlander usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 21.4% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 63.6% | 14.3% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 27.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
Svante Norlander's chess games
All 57 games by Svante Norlander in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2012 - 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: 15 wins, 5 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D75 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D09 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2013 | Flemming Preuss | 1,994 | 35th Politiken Cup | C32 |
| Oct 2017 | David Gloser | 1,941 | 8th Hradec Kralove Open | D75 |
| Oct 2013 | Martin Mosgaard Knudsen | 1,683 | Koge Xtracon Open | B46 |
| Oct 2013 | Jens Amstrup-Jensen | 1,646 | Koge Xtracon Open | B09 |
| Aug 2013 | Martin Mandrup Hansen | 1,537 | 35th Politiken Cup | A57 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2016 | 16 | 4 | 1,566 |
| 35th Politiken Cup | 2013 | 10 | 4 | 1,819 |
| Koge Xtracon Open | 2013 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,739 |
| 11th Trebic Highlands Open | 2017 | 9 | 2 | 1,371 |
| 37th Politiken Cup | 2015 | 9 | 3 | 1,579 |
| 8th Hradec Kralove Open | 2017 | 2 | 1 | 1,941 |
| Copenhagen Challenge | 2010 | 2 | 0 | 1,742 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Svante Norlander's chess games?
57 games by Svante Norlander, from Nov 2012 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 Norlander has played.
What does Svante Norlander play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Svante Norlander opens with 1.e4 (77% of games), 1.d4 (23% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Svante Norlander answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...c6 (21% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (64% of games), 1...Nf6 (27% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games).
What openings does Svante Norlander play as White?
As White, Svante Norlander's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Vienna Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Svante Norlander play as Black?
As Black, Svante Norlander most often plays: Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Svante Norlander's FIDE rating?
Svante Norlander is currently rated 1,654 in classical chess, 1,708 in rapid and 1,697 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,849 (Nov 2012).
How many games has Svante Norlander played?
Our database contains 57 games by Svante Norlander, covering Nov 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 5 draws, 37 losses (26.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Svante Norlander?
57 games by Svante Norlander 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.