Prepare against Sven Carlier
Belgium · World #41,483 classical · FIDE ID 207799
Our database contains 40 games by Sven Carlier, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sven Carlier's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sven Carlier 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 | 1,928 | 1,976 | Nov 2021 |
| Rapid | 1,953 | 1,953 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 12 | 8 | 20 | 30.0% |
| As White | 20 | 8 | 3 | 9 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 20 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sven Carlier's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sven Carlier's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 100.0% | 47.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 47.5% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Carlier usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Carlier usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- …d6 (15% of these games) — Carlier usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 100.0% | 29.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 66.7% | 62.5% |
| c5 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Sven Carlier's chess games
All 40 games by Sven Carlier in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - 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, 8 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C24 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B29 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A33 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2013 | Samuel Verbruggen | 1,923 | 2nd Van Leeuwen Memorial | B33 |
| Apr 2009 | Bruno Machiroux | 1,771 | ch-BEL U20 | D03 |
| May 2013 | Gert De Block | 1,704 | 2nd Van Leeuwen Memorial | B22 |
| Apr 2009 | Melvin Rudolph | 1,699 | ch-BEL U20 | E71 |
| Apr 2013 | Achiel Dhooghe | 1,658 | 2nd Van Leeuwen Memorial | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BEL U20/U18 | 2008 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,891 |
| 2nd Van Leeuwen Memorial | 2013 | 9 | 6 | 2,053 |
| ch-BEL U20 | 2009 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,753 |
| 25th Geraardsbergen Open | 2009 | 4 | 1 | 1,802 |
| ch-BEL Open | 2013 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,780 |
| 27th Geraardsbergen Open | 2011 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,828 |
| 34th Ghent Taminco Open | 2011 | 1 | 0 | 2,003 |
| Bruges Masters Open | 2016 | 1 | 0 | 2,157 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sven Carlier's chess games?
40 games by Sven Carlier, from Sep 2009 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 Sven Carlier has played.
What does Sven Carlier play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Sven Carlier opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sven Carlier answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Sven Carlier play as White?
As White, Sven Carlier's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sven Carlier play as Black?
As Black, Sven Carlier most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Sven Carlier's FIDE rating?
Sven Carlier is currently rated 1,928 in classical chess, 1,953 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,976 (Nov 2021).
How many games has Sven Carlier played?
Our database contains 40 games by Sven Carlier, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 8 draws, 20 losses (30.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sven Carlier?
40 games by Sven Carlier 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.