Prepare against Sven Lindeman
Sweden · World #9,689 classical · FIDE ID 1700790
Our database contains 127 games by Sven Lindeman, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sven Lindeman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sven Lindeman 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 | 2,175 | 2,234 | Oct 2008 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 127 | 36 | 37 | 54 | 28.3% |
| As White | 65 | 18 | 19 | 28 | 27.7% |
| As Black | 62 | 18 | 18 | 26 | 29.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sven Lindeman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sven Lindeman's side.
First moves as White (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 63 | 96.9% | 42.1% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 42.1% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — Lindeman usually continues Nf3 (39.4% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Lindeman usually continues Nf3 (54.5% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Lindeman usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 0.0% score
- …g6 (100% of these games) — Lindeman usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 20 | 74.1% | 42.5% |
| c5 | 6 | 22.2% | 16.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 88.2% | 46.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
Sven Lindeman's chess games
All 127 games by Sven Lindeman in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 36 wins, 37 draws, 54 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | Sicilian | 14 | 4/2/8 | 28.6% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Michael Wiedenkeller | 2,445 | Sollentuna Open | A08 |
| Jan 2026 | Anton Frisk Kockum | 2,380 | Swedish Team Championships 2025 | Superettan 2025 | A06 |
| Jan 1993 | Rizo Pepic | 2,285 | 14th Scandic GP | C78 |
| Jan 2008 | Fredrik Lindgren | 2,282 | chT2-SWE 0708 | B31 |
| Mar 2009 | Hans Friberg | 2,280 | chT-SWE 0809 | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SWE B1 | 1996 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,236 |
| chT-SWE 0405 | 2005 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,131 |
| 18th Rilton Cup | 1988 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,052 |
| chT-SWE 0809 | 2009 | 9 | 4 | 2,256 |
| chT2-SWE 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,271 |
| Arnold Cup | 1991 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,257 |
| Stockholm Open | 1995 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,152 |
| chT-SWE 0304 | 2004 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,328 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sven Lindeman's chess games?
127 games by Sven Lindeman, from Apr 2003 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 Lindeman has played.
What does Sven Lindeman play on the first move as White?
Across 65 games with White in our database, Sven Lindeman opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sven Lindeman answers 1...e5 (74% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games).
What openings does Sven Lindeman play as White?
As White, Sven Lindeman's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 65 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sven Lindeman play as Black?
As Black, Sven Lindeman most often plays: Benoni Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 62 games.
What is Sven Lindeman's FIDE rating?
Sven Lindeman is currently rated 2,175 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,234 (Oct 2008).
How many games has Sven Lindeman played?
Our database contains 127 games by Sven Lindeman, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 37 draws, 54 losses (28.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sven Lindeman?
127 games by Sven Lindeman 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.