Prepare against Sven Perlitz
DEU · World #12,934 classical · FIDE ID 4650972
When preparing against Sven Perlitz, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (96% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (98%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Alapin as White, 26.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 245 games by Sven Perlitz, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Sven Perlitz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sven Perlitz 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 | 2,140 | 2,173 | Jul 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,085 | 2,074 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,960 | 2,095 | Nov 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 245 | 89 | 77 | 79 | 36.3% |
| As White | 127 | 46 | 43 | 38 | 36.2% |
| As Black | 118 | 43 | 34 | 41 | 36.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sven Perlitz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sven Perlitz's side.
First moves as White (127 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 121 | 95.3% | 53.3% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 1.6% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 53.3% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Perlitz usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Perlitz usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Perlitz usually continues Nf3 (57.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Perlitz usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Perlitz usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 51 | 96.2% | 59.8% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 40 | 97.6% | 41.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
Sven Perlitz's chess games
All 245 games by Sven Perlitz in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 89 wins, 77 draws, 79 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 25 | 12/10/3 | 48.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 20 | 8/6/6 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 15 | 4/3/8 | 26.7% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D89 | Grünfeld Defense | 28 | 8/9/11 | 28.6% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 23 | 19/2/2 | 82.6% |
| A16 | English Opening | 12 | 3/7/2 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 10 | 1/4/5 | 10.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 10 | 1/4/5 | 10.0% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2007 | Algimantas Butnorius | 2,402 | 8th ch-EU | B50 |
| Dec 2012 | Joan Martorell Aguado | 2,246 | Hessenliga 1213 | B22 |
| Apr 2007 | Perparim Makolli | 2,245 | 8th ch-EU | B33 |
| May 2011 | Bernd Roeschlau | 2,226 | ch-Frankfurt | B33 |
| Jan 1997 | Viktor Vamos | 2,220 | Balatonbereny Open | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Frankfurt | 2011 | 14 | 8 | 2,085 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 5 | 2,082 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 2 | 1,907 |
| 8th ch-EU | 2007 | 11 | 4 | 2,224 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 1617 | 2017 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,115 |
| Balatonbereny Open | 1997 | 9 | 5 | 2,233 |
| Ruhrgebiet VL1 0001 | 2001 | 9 | 3 | 1,967 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK4 9900 | 2000 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,375 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sven Perlitz's chess games?
245 games by Sven Perlitz, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Perlitz has played.
What does Sven Perlitz play on the first move as White?
Across 127 games with White in our database, Sven Perlitz opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sven Perlitz answers 1...c5 (96% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (98% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games).
What openings does Sven Perlitz play as White?
As White, Sven Perlitz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (25 games, 48.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (20 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (15 games, 26.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 127 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sven Perlitz play as Black?
As Black, Sven Perlitz most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (28 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (23 games, 82.6% win rate); English Opening (12 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 118 games.
What is Sven Perlitz's FIDE rating?
Sven Perlitz is currently rated 2,140 in classical chess, 2,085 in rapid and 1,960 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,173 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Sven Perlitz played?
Our database contains 245 games by Sven Perlitz, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 89 wins, 77 draws, 79 losses (36.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sven Perlitz?
245 games by Sven Perlitz 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.