Prepare against Sven Horn
DEU · World #18,760 classical · FIDE ID 4631811
Our database contains 277 games by Sven Horn, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sven Horn's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sven Horn 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 | 2,068 | 2,167 | Dec 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 277 | 81 | 93 | 103 | 29.2% |
| As White | 146 | 49 | 50 | 47 | 33.6% |
| As Black | 131 | 32 | 43 | 56 | 24.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sven Horn's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sven Horn's side.
First moves as White (146 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 109 | 74.7% | 49.5% |
| d4 | 33 | 22.6% | 54.5% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 2.1% | 66.7% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 75% of White games, 49.5% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Horn usually continues Nf3 (46.4% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Horn usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Horn usually continues d4 (63.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 23% of White games, 54.5% score
- …Nf6 (70% of these games) — Horn usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Horn usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Horn usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 30 | 55.6% | 41.7% |
| c5 | 18 | 33.3% | 44.4% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 9.3% | 30.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 39 | 81.3% | 43.6% |
| d5 | 6 | 12.5% | 16.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
Sven Horn's chess games
All 277 games by Sven Horn in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 81 wins, 93 draws, 103 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 19 | 5/5/9 | 26.3% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 21 | 7/6/8 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| A16 | English Opening | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| B02 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2017 | Lajos Gyorkos | 2,340 | Oberliga Nord O 1617 | E18 |
| Jan 1995 | Piotr Delekta | 2,310 | chT-Berlin 9596 | B40 |
| Nov 2012 | Boris Gruzmann | 2,298 | Oberliga Nord O 1213 | C78 |
| Mar 2008 | Reinhard Postler | 2,287 | Oberliga Nord O 0708 | B46 |
| Nov 2013 | Mihail Chatzidakis | 2,273 | Oberliga Nord O 1314 | E94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Berlin | 2007 | 16 | 7.5 | 2,147 |
| Berlin Unicorn Open | 2007 | 14 | 7 | 2,035 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual1 | 2021 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,802 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual3 | 2021 | 11 | 6 | 1,954 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual4 | 2021 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,910 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual2 | 2021 | 10 | 6.5 | 1,901 |
| Oberliga Nord O 0304 | 2004 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,091 |
| Oberliga Nord O 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,140 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sven Horn's chess games?
277 games by Sven Horn, from Apr 2003 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 Horn has played.
What does Sven Horn play on the first move as White?
Across 146 games with White in our database, Sven Horn opens with 1.e4 (75% of games), 1.d4 (23% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sven Horn answers 1...e5 (56% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...Nf6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games).
What openings does Sven Horn play as White?
As White, Sven Horn's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (19 games, 26.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 146 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sven Horn play as Black?
As Black, Sven Horn most often plays: Petrov's Defense (21 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); English Opening (10 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 131 games.
What is Sven Horn's FIDE rating?
Sven Horn is currently rated 2,068 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,167 (Dec 2013).
How many games has Sven Horn played?
Our database contains 277 games by Sven Horn, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 81 wins, 93 draws, 103 losses (29.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sven Horn?
277 games by Sven Horn 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.