Prepare against Sven Nordenstrom
Sweden · World #65,663 classical · FIDE ID 1716077
When preparing against Sven Nordenstrom, expect 1.d4 in 52% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%).
Our database contains 52 games by Sven Nordenstrom, covering Dec 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sven Nordenstrom's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sven Nordenstrom 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 | 1,836 | 2,000 | Mar 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,953 | 1,966 | Sep 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,989 | 1,989 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 14 | 17 | 21 | 26.9% |
| As White | 25 | 5 | 9 | 11 | 20.0% |
| As Black | 27 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sven Nordenstrom's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sven Nordenstrom's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 13 | 52.0% | 26.9% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 36.0% | 38.9% |
| e4 | 2 | 8.0% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 52% of White games, 26.9% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Nordenstrom usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Nordenstrom usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Nordenstrom usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 36% of White games, 38.9% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Nordenstrom usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Nordenstrom usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …Nc6 (11% of these games) — Nordenstrom usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 83.3% | 40.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 16.7% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 60.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 30.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
Sven Nordenstrom's chess games
All 52 games by Sven Nordenstrom in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2013 - 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: 14 wins, 17 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A35 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A95 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A84 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2010 | Guenter Weidlich | 2,198 | 12th chT-EU Seniors | B25 |
| Sep 2019 | Ferdinand Strobel | 1,956 | chT-EUR Seniors 65 | A03 |
| Jul 2013 | Roland Scholze | 1,956 | 15th chT-EU Seniors | D02 |
| Feb 2010 | Martti Laitinen | 1,843 | 12th chT-EU Seniors | D36 |
| Sep 2019 | Bertil Palsson | 1,784 | chT-EUR Seniors 65 | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15th chT-EU Seniors | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 2,012 |
| chT-EUR Seniors 65 | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 1,958 |
| 12th chT-EU Seniors | 2010 | 8 | 3 | 1,910 |
| chT-EU Seniors | 2014 | 7 | 2 | 1,899 |
| Ostersund Hurtigfeiden Open | 2016 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,881 |
| Ostersund Storsjodraget Open | 2019 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,582 |
| chT2-SWE 0910 | 2010 | 4 | 1 | 1,986 |
| chT2-SWE 1112 | 2011 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,953 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sven Nordenstrom's chess games?
52 games by Sven Nordenstrom, from Dec 2013 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 Nordenstrom has played.
What does Sven Nordenstrom play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Sven Nordenstrom opens with 1.d4 (52% of games), 1.Nf3 (36% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sven Nordenstrom answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games).
What openings does Sven Nordenstrom play as White?
As White, Sven Nordenstrom's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); London System (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sven Nordenstrom play as Black?
As Black, Sven Nordenstrom most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Sven Nordenstrom's FIDE rating?
Sven Nordenstrom is currently rated 1,836 in classical chess, 1,953 in rapid and 1,989 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,000 (Mar 2017).
How many games has Sven Nordenstrom played?
Our database contains 52 games by Sven Nordenstrom, covering Dec 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 17 draws, 21 losses (26.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sven Nordenstrom?
52 games by Sven Nordenstrom 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.