Prepare against Svein Folkvord
Norway · World #47,999 classical · FIDE ID 1521780
When preparing against Svein Folkvord, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 37 games by Svein Folkvord, covering Aug 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Svein Folkvord's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Svein Folkvord 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 | 1,901 | 1,921 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,864 | 1,864 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,914 | 1,942 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 32.4% |
| As White | 15 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 46.7% |
| As Black | 22 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 22.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Svein Folkvord's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Svein Folkvord's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 15 | 100.0% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Folkvord usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Folkvord usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Folkvord usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 55.6% | 30.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 44.4% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Svein Folkvord's chess games
All 37 games by Svein Folkvord in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2014 - 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: 12 wins, 11 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E01 | Catalan | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B38 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A90 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A65 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E77 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E67 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2017 | Aleksander Lindbol | 2,076 | 10th Oslo Sveins Open | E61 |
| Jun 2016 | Eirik S. Enersen | 1,782 | 9th Oslo Sveins Open | C01 |
| Jun 2016 | Sigve Sundsbo | 1,745 | 9th Oslo Sveins Open | A65 |
| Jun 2016 | Andreas Tenold | 1,628 | 9th Oslo Sveins Open | E09 |
| Jun 2017 | Erik Grindbakken | 1,624 | 10th Oslo Sveins Open | B38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9th Oslo Sveins Open | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,950 |
| 10th Oslo Sveins Open | 2017 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,990 |
| chT-NOR2 | 1998 | 7 | 5 | – |
| Vadsosjakken Open | 1996 | 4 | 2 | 2,210 |
| Jarleslaget Open | 1997 | 4 | 0 | 1,928 |
| ch-NOR Class 2 | 2015 | 2 | 1.5 | 1,818 |
| chT-NOR qualifier | 2002 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,036 |
| ch-Vadso CC | 1998 | 1 | 0.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Svein Folkvord's chess games?
37 games by Svein Folkvord, from Aug 2014 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 Svein Folkvord has played.
What does Svein Folkvord play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Svein Folkvord opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Svein Folkvord answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...e6 (44% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Svein Folkvord play as White?
As White, Svein Folkvord's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Svein Folkvord play as Black?
As Black, Svein Folkvord most often plays: Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Svein Folkvord's FIDE rating?
Svein Folkvord is currently rated 1,901 in classical chess, 1,864 in rapid and 1,914 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,921 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Svein Folkvord played?
Our database contains 37 games by Svein Folkvord, covering Aug 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 11 draws, 14 losses (32.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Svein Folkvord?
37 games by Svein Folkvord 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.