Prepare against Sven Griesfeller
DEU · World #51,589 classical · FIDE ID 16272382
Our database contains 70 games by Sven Griesfeller, covering Dec 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sven Griesfeller's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sven Griesfeller 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 | 1,887 | 1,902 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,848 | 1,869 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 70 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 32.9% |
| As White | 34 | 14 | 8 | 12 | 41.2% |
| As Black | 36 | 9 | 16 | 11 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sven Griesfeller's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sven Griesfeller's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 64.7% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 12 | 35.3% | 58.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 65% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Griesfeller usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …c5 (23% of these games) — Griesfeller usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …c6 (23% of these games) — Griesfeller usually continues d4 (80.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 35% of White games, 58.3% score
- …d5 (58% of these games) — Griesfeller usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Griesfeller usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Griesfeller usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 13 | 59.1% | 61.5% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 40.9% | 44.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 41.7% |
Sven Griesfeller's chess games
All 70 games by Sven Griesfeller in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2018 - 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: 23 wins, 24 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D37 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A09 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E06 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2024 | Riyanna Mueller | 2,049 | Heusenstamm Schloss Open | B12 |
| Nov 2024 | Oscar Vranckx | 2,025 | Heusenstamm Schloss Open | B30 |
| Nov 2025 | Alija Zekovic | 2,008 | Heusenstamm Schloss Open | C24 |
| Nov 2024 | Alex Marcziter | 1,988 | Heusenstamm Schloss Open | C53 |
| Nov 2025 | Wilhelm Pauls | 1,984 | Heusenstamm Schloss Open | C95 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heusenstamm Schloss Open | 2025 | 14 | 7 | 2,065 |
| Krefeld Open | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,619 |
| 8th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open | 2022 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,826 |
| 14th Main Vogelsberg Open | 2019 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,756 |
| 17th Main Vogelsberg Open | 2023 | 7 | 5 | 1,892 |
| 5th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open B | 2018 | 7 | 3 | 1,455 |
| 6th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open B | 2019 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,528 |
| Main Vogelsberg Open 16th | 2022 | 7 | 4 | 1,709 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sven Griesfeller's chess games?
70 games by Sven Griesfeller, from Dec 2018 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 Griesfeller has played.
What does Sven Griesfeller play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Sven Griesfeller opens with 1.e4 (65% of games), 1.d4 (35% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sven Griesfeller answers 1...e5 (59% of games), 1...Nf6 (41% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Sven Griesfeller play as White?
As White, Sven Griesfeller's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sven Griesfeller play as Black?
As Black, Sven Griesfeller most often plays: Alekhine Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Sven Griesfeller's FIDE rating?
Sven Griesfeller is currently rated 1,887 in classical chess, 1,848 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,902 (May 2026).
How many games has Sven Griesfeller played?
Our database contains 70 games by Sven Griesfeller, covering Dec 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 24 draws, 23 losses (32.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sven Griesfeller?
70 games by Sven Griesfeller 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.