Prepare against Sven Stange
NLD · World #14,906 classical · FIDE ID 203890
Our database contains 217 games by Sven Stange, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sven Stange's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sven Stange 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 | 2,106 | 2,170 | Sep 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 217 | 65 | 82 | 69 | 30.0% |
| As White | 109 | 42 | 37 | 29 | 38.5% |
| As Black | 108 | 23 | 45 | 40 | 21.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sven Stange's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sven Stange's side.
First moves as White (109 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 58 | 53.2% | 53.4% |
| e4 | 51 | 46.8% | 58.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 53% of White games, 53.4% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Stange usually continues c4 (53.8% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Stange usually continues c4 (73.1% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Stange usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 47% of White games, 58.8% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Stange usually continues Nf3 (52.6% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Stange usually continues Nf3 (81.3% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Stange usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 34 | 58.6% | 41.2% |
| c5 | 20 | 34.5% | 42.5% |
| d6 | 4 | 6.9% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 88.5% | 41.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
Sven Stange's chess games
All 217 games by Sven Stange 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: 65 wins, 82 draws, 69 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B88 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D83 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 23 | 3/12/8 | 13.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 12 | 2/4/6 | 16.7% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 10 | 1/3/6 | 10.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C28 | King's Gambit | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E45 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2009 | Stefan Kuipers | 2,324 | 13th Vlissingen HZ Open | D35 |
| Aug 2010 | Tieme Verlinde | 2,235 | 14th Vlissingen HZ Open | E92 |
| Aug 2001 | Theo Dekker | 2,197 | 5th Vlissingen HZ Open | B87 |
| Jan 1997 | Paul De Pender | 2,175 | ch-NED U16 | A49 |
| Aug 2000 | Rene Tiggelman | 2,165 | 4th Vlissingen HZ Open | A59 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NED U16 | 1998 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,190 |
| Hengelo U16 Open | 1998 | 9 | 5 | – |
| ch-NED U20 | 2000 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,215 |
| ch-NED U20 Open | 2000 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,319 |
| Sas van Gent ECI Open U20 | 1996 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,869 |
| 4th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2000 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,240 |
| 23rd Vlissingen HZ Open | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 2,154 |
| PKS Open A | 2003 | 8 | 5 | 2,387 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sven Stange's chess games?
217 games by Sven Stange, 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 Stange has played.
What does Sven Stange play on the first move as White?
Across 109 games with White in our database, Sven Stange opens with 1.d4 (53% of games), 1.e4 (47% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sven Stange answers 1...e5 (59% of games), 1...c5 (34% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games).
What openings does Sven Stange play as White?
As White, Sven Stange's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 109 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sven Stange play as Black?
As Black, Sven Stange most often plays: Petrov's Defense (23 games, 13.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 10.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 108 games.
What is Sven Stange's FIDE rating?
Sven Stange is currently rated 2,106 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,170 (Sep 2019).
How many games has Sven Stange played?
Our database contains 217 games by Sven Stange, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 65 wins, 82 draws, 69 losses (30.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sven Stange?
217 games by Sven Stange 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.