Prepare against Svein Kjenner
Norway · World #62,600 classical · FIDE ID 1505343
When preparing against Svein Kjenner, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 36 games by Svein Kjenner, covering Nov 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Svein Kjenner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Svein Kjenner 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 | 1,829 | 1,858 | May 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,694 | 1,752 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,865 | 1,864 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 11 | 3 | 22 | 30.6% |
| As White | 18 | 6 | 1 | 11 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 18 | 5 | 2 | 11 | 27.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Svein Kjenner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Svein Kjenner's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 94.4% | 38.2% |
| d4 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 38.2% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Kjenner usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Kjenner usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Kjenner usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — Kjenner usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 5 | 71.4% | 20.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Svein Kjenner's chess games
All 36 games by Svein Kjenner in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2015 - 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: 11 wins, 3 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1999 | Kjell Arne Mork | 2,336 | chT-NOR North 9899 | B33 |
| Feb 2005 | Ole F. Kvamme | 1,858 | Bergen Open | A34 |
| Aug 2004 | Lasse Lie | 1,769 | Bergen Sommer Open | C00 |
| Aug 2004 | Hafsteinn Agustsson | 1,641 | Bergen Sommer Open | B23 |
| Aug 2006 | Erling Gatland | 1,607 | Bergen Sommer Open | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bergen Sommer Open | 2006 | 12 | 5 | 1,539 |
| Sotra Kretsmesterskap | 2003 | 5 | 2 | 1,406 |
| 34th Hampstead Open | 2015 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,482 |
| Klubbmesterskap | 1999 | 3 | 1 | – |
| chT-NOR North 9899 | 1999 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,658 |
| chT-NOR qualifier | 2002 | 2 | 0 | 1,831 |
| chT-NOR north 0001 | 2001 | 2 | 0 | 1,624 |
| Bergen Open | 2005 | 2 | 1 | 1,969 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Svein Kjenner's chess games?
36 games by Svein Kjenner, from Nov 2015 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 Kjenner has played.
What does Svein Kjenner play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Svein Kjenner opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Svein Kjenner answers 1...e5 (71% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games), 1...c6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Svein Kjenner play as White?
As White, Svein Kjenner's most-played openings in our database are: French Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Svein Kjenner play as Black?
As Black, Svein Kjenner most often plays: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Svein Kjenner's FIDE rating?
Svein Kjenner is currently rated 1,829 in classical chess, 1,694 in rapid and 1,865 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,858 (May 2025).
How many games has Svein Kjenner played?
Our database contains 36 games by Svein Kjenner, covering Nov 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 3 draws, 22 losses (30.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Svein Kjenner?
36 games by Svein Kjenner 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.