Prepare against Sven-Olof Andersson
Sweden · World #63,230 classical · FIDE ID 1706926
When preparing against Sven-Olof Andersson, expect 1.d4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (90%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Pawn Game as White, 18.2% over 22 games.
Our database contains 162 games by Sven-Olof Andersson, covering Oct 2005 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sven-Olof Andersson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sven-Olof Andersson 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 | 1,844 | 2,146 | Jul 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,872 | 2,051 | Oct 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,791 | 1,987 | May 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 162 | 41 | 69 | 52 | 25.3% |
| As White | 82 | 19 | 44 | 19 | 23.2% |
| As Black | 80 | 22 | 25 | 33 | 27.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sven-Olof Andersson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sven-Olof Andersson's side.
First moves as White (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 76 | 92.7% | 48.7% |
| c4 | 3 | 3.7% | 83.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.4% | 75.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 93% of White games, 48.7% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Andersson usually continues Nf3 (47.4% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Andersson usually continues Nf3 (54.5% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Andersson usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 4% of White games, 83.3% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Andersson usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Andersson usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Andersson usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 29 | 93.5% | 44.8% |
| c6 | 2 | 6.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 28 | 90.3% | 55.4% |
| f5 | 2 | 6.5% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
Sven-Olof Andersson's chess games
All 162 games by Sven-Olof Andersson in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 41 wins, 69 draws, 52 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 22 | 4/16/2 | 18.2% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 14 | 5/7/2 | 35.7% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 11 | 1/6/4 | 9.1% |
| D02 | London System | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| A96 | Horwitz Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 0/5/0 | 0.0% |
| E64 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 21 | 5/7/9 | 23.8% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2005 | Bo Aurell | 2,275 | chC-SWE | E01 |
| Jan 1990 | Oystein Dannevig | 2,245 | Peer Gynt | E67 |
| Jul 2005 | Nils-Ake Malmdin | 2,222 | chC-SWE | B43 |
| Jul 2013 | Wolfgang Meier | 2,188 | 15th chT-EU Seniors | A86 |
| Apr 2019 | Georg Kradolfer | 2,048 | WchT Seniors 65 | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-EU Seniors | 2014 | 16 | 7.5 | 1,966 |
| WchT Seniors 65 | 2019 | 15 | 6 | 1,901 |
| Ostersund Jamt Cup | 2019 | 13 | 8 | 1,751 |
| Ostersund Hurtigfeiden Open | 2018 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,726 |
| ch-Nordic Seniors | 2011 | 10 | 5 | 1,896 |
| 10th chT-EU Seniors | 2008 | 9 | 5 | 1,999 |
| ch-SWE Seniors | 2007 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,982 |
| ch-SWE Veterans | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 2,096 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sven-Olof Andersson's chess games?
162 games by Sven-Olof Andersson, from Oct 2005 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-Olof Andersson has played.
What does Sven-Olof Andersson play on the first move as White?
Across 82 games with White in our database, Sven-Olof Andersson opens with 1.d4 (93% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sven-Olof Andersson answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...f5 (6% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Sven-Olof Andersson play as White?
As White, Sven-Olof Andersson's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (22 games, 18.2% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 35.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (11 games, 9.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 82 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sven-Olof Andersson play as Black?
As Black, Sven-Olof Andersson most often plays: Sicilian (21 games, 23.8% win rate); Budapest Defense (12 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (8 games, 12.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 80 games.
What is Sven-Olof Andersson's FIDE rating?
Sven-Olof Andersson is currently rated 1,844 in classical chess, 1,872 in rapid and 1,791 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,146 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Sven-Olof Andersson played?
Our database contains 162 games by Sven-Olof Andersson, covering Oct 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 41 wins, 69 draws, 52 losses (25.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sven-Olof Andersson?
162 games by Sven-Olof Andersson 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.