Prepare against Sven Winkler
HRV · World #37,201 classical · FIDE ID 14540410
When preparing against Sven Winkler, expect 1.c4 in 36% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (69% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 30 games by Sven Winkler, covering May 2014 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Sven Winkler's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sven Winkler 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 | 1,949 | 1,949 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,983 | 1,983 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 9 | 5 | 16 | 30.0% |
| As White | 14 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 16 | 5 | 1 | 10 | 31.3% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2012-2026): 177 rated games against 159 different opponents, across 51 events in 3 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 113 | 48 | 26 | 39 | 42.5% | 1,743 | 1,780 | 12 |
| Rapid | 22 | 7 | 2 | 13 | 31.8% | 1,720 | 1,364 | 3 |
| Blitz | 38 | 20 | 4 | 14 | 52.6% | 1,906 | 1,953 | 7 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 51 | 18 | 13 | 20 | 35.3% |
| Against lower-rated | 45 | 29 | 10 | 6 | 64.4% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs FM · 1 vs CM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1,912 | 1,912 |
| 2025 | 27 | 16 | 5 | 6 | 1,956 | 2,095 |
| 2024 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 1,699 | 1,876 |
| 2023 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1,805 | 1,805 |
| 2022 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1,791 | 1,991 |
| 2021 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1,747 | 2,147 |
| 2020 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1,736 | 1,736 |
| 2019 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1,890 | 1,947 |
| 2018 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1,819 | 1,919 |
| 2017 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1,640 | 1,720 |
| 2016 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1,692 | 1,742 |
| 2015 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1,745 | 1,631 |
| 2014 | 29 | 12 | 7 | 10 | 1,692 | 1,645 |
| 2013 | 27 | 11 | 3 | 13 | 1,767 | 1,567 |
| 2012 | 28 | 7 | 1 | 20 | 1,735 | 1,535 |
Where Sven Winkler has played
Croatia (49) · Czechia (1) · Slovenia (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sven Winkler's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sven Winkler's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 5 | 35.7% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 5 | 35.7% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 4 | 28.6% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 36% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (60% of these games) — Winkler usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Winkler usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Winkler usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 36% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Winkler usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Winkler usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 9 | 69.2% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 30.8% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (1 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 1 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
Sven Winkler's chess games
All 30 games by Sven Winkler in the Chess.ceo database (May 2014 - Oct 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: 9 wins, 5 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E51 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A34 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C28 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2016 | Daniel Duda | 1,925 | chT-CRO U16 final | A13 |
| Dec 2016 | Lucija Smetisko | 1,645 | chT-CRO U16 final | C01 |
| Dec 2014 | Dorijan Zec | 1,565 | chT-CRO U16 9th | D52 |
| Aug 2012 | Peter Viczencz | 1,458 | ch-EU U10 | C14 |
| Feb 2022 | Szymon Pinkas | 1,309 | Kasparov CF University Cup | A25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kasparov CF University Cup | 2022 | 8 | 3 | 1,884 |
| ch-EU U10 | 2012 | 6 | 2 | 1,459 |
| chT-CRO U16 final | 2016 | 6 | 3 | 1,748 |
| chT-CRO U16 9th | 2014 | 6 | 2 | 1,628 |
| ch-CRO U13 | 2014 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,546 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sven Winkler's chess games?
30 games by Sven Winkler, from May 2014 to Oct 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 Winkler has played.
What does Sven Winkler play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Sven Winkler opens with 1.c4 (36% of games), 1.d4 (36% of games), 1.e4 (29% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sven Winkler answers 1...e6 (69% of games), 1...c5 (31% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Sven Winkler play as White?
As White, Sven Winkler's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Nimzo-Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sven Winkler play as Black?
As Black, Sven Winkler most often plays: French: Exchange Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Sven Winkler's FIDE rating?
Sven Winkler is currently rated 1,949 in classical chess and 1,983 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,949 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Sven Winkler played?
Our database contains 30 games by Sven Winkler, covering May 2014 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 5 draws, 16 losses (30.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sven Winkler?
30 games by Sven Winkler 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.