Prepare against Sven Degerfeldt
Sweden · World #52,745 classical · FIDE ID 1717430
Our database contains 146 games by Sven Degerfeldt, covering Mar 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sven Degerfeldt's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sven Degerfeldt 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 | 1,882 | 2,008 | Mar 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,910 | 1,910 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,772 | 1,953 | Aug 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 146 | 47 | 27 | 72 | 32.2% |
| As White | 76 | 28 | 14 | 34 | 36.8% |
| As Black | 70 | 19 | 13 | 38 | 27.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sven Degerfeldt's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sven Degerfeldt's side.
First moves as White (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 75 | 98.7% | 45.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 45.3% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Degerfeldt usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Degerfeldt usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Degerfeldt usually continues g3 (60.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Degerfeldt usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 38 | 100.0% | 46.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 18 | 81.8% | 22.2% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
Sven Degerfeldt's chess games
All 146 games by Sven Degerfeldt in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2012 - Aug 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: 47 wins, 27 draws, 72 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B14 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E72 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A85 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E01 | Catalan | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2016 | Emil Lindahl | 2,229 | Vaxjo Open | A47 |
| Aug 2015 | Peter Birk Petersen | 2,197 | 37th Politiken Cup | B96 |
| Jun 2016 | Bengt Hammar | 2,164 | WchT Seniors 65 | E67 |
| Jul 2015 | Iver Poulsen | 2,119 | 37th Politiken Cup | B82 |
| Jul 2015 | Jacob Abildlund Brorsen | 2,110 | 37th Politiken Cup | D12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gothenburg Open | 2023 | 21 | 8 | 1,817 |
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2018 | 20 | 10.5 | 1,963 |
| 37th Politiken Cup | 2015 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,273 |
| 35th Politiken Cup | 2013 | 10 | 5 | 1,854 |
| 34th Politiken Cup | 2012 | 10 | 4 | 1,987 |
| 36th Politiken Cup | 2014 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,846 |
| ch-SWE Open | 1992 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,275 |
| Vaxjo Open | 2020 | 9 | 3 | 2,130 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sven Degerfeldt's chess games?
146 games by Sven Degerfeldt, from Mar 2012 to Aug 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 Degerfeldt has played.
What does Sven Degerfeldt play on the first move as White?
Across 76 games with White in our database, Sven Degerfeldt opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sven Degerfeldt answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (82% of games), 1...Nf6 (18% of games).
What openings does Sven Degerfeldt play as White?
As White, Sven Degerfeldt's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 76 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sven Degerfeldt play as Black?
As Black, Sven Degerfeldt most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 70 games.
What is Sven Degerfeldt's FIDE rating?
Sven Degerfeldt is currently rated 1,882 in classical chess, 1,910 in rapid and 1,772 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,008 (Mar 2016).
How many games has Sven Degerfeldt played?
Our database contains 146 games by Sven Degerfeldt, covering Mar 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 47 wins, 27 draws, 72 losses (32.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sven Degerfeldt?
146 games by Sven Degerfeldt 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.