Prepare against Svend Kjems Hove
DNK · World #61,926 classical · FIDE ID 1408194
When preparing against Svend Kjems Hove, expect 1.e4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...c5 (100%).
Our database contains 35 games by Svend Kjems Hove, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Svend Kjems Hove's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Svend Kjems Hove 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 | 1,849 | 2,035 | Mar 2012 |
| Blitz | 1,952 | 1,968 | Apr 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 14 | 3 | 18 | 40.0% |
| As White | 14 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 21.4% |
| As Black | 21 | 11 | 0 | 10 | 52.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Svend Kjems Hove's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Svend Kjems Hove's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 11 | 78.6% | 31.8% |
| a3 | 3 | 21.4% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 79% of White games, 31.8% score
- …c6 (27% of these games) — Hove usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (27% of these games) — Hove usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Hove usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- 1.a3 — 21% of White games, 33.3% score
- …g6 (67% of these games) — Hove usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Hove usually continues b4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 88.9% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Svend Kjems Hove's chess games
All 35 games by Svend Kjems Hove in the Chess.ceo database (May 2010 - 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, 3 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A68 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | N Skou | 2,073 | Obro x CXU New Year 2024 | A44 |
| Apr 2014 | Finn Bonnez | 1,962 | ch-DEN Kort 2 A | A44 |
| Apr 2022 | Aage Sondergaard Nielsen | 1,951 | ch-DEN Kort2 Gr-1 | B01 |
| Aug 2019 | Daniel Kokholm | 1,920 | Bronshoj Sommer Seniors | B01 |
| Sep 2019 | Svend Steenstrup | 1,907 | Bronshoj Sommer Seniors | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bronshoj Sommer Seniors | 2019 | 7 | 2 | 1,805 |
| Copenhagen Obro CXU New Year Open | 2023 | 5 | 3 | 2,029 |
| ch-DEN G5-1 | 2012 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,064 |
| Obro x CXU New Year 2025 | 2025 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,931 |
| ch-DEN Kort2 Gr-1 | 2022 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,830 |
| ch-DEN Kort 2 A | 2014 | 3 | 3 | 2,238 |
| Obro x CXU New Year 2024 | 2024 | 3 | 1 | 1,996 |
| Copenhagen Obro New Year Open | 2019 | 1 | 0 | 1,958 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Svend Kjems Hove's chess games?
35 games by Svend Kjems Hove, from May 2010 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 Svend Kjems Hove has played.
What does Svend Kjems Hove play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Svend Kjems Hove opens with 1.e4 (79% of games), 1.a3 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Svend Kjems Hove answers 1...d5 (89% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (100% of games).
What openings does Svend Kjems Hove play as White?
As White, Svend Kjems Hove's most-played openings in our database are: French: Winawer Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Anderssen's opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Svend Kjems Hove play as Black?
As Black, Svend Kjems Hove most often plays: Benoni Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Blackmar-Diemer Gambit (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Svend Kjems Hove's FIDE rating?
Svend Kjems Hove is currently rated 1,849 in classical chess and 1,952 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,035 (Mar 2012).
How many games has Svend Kjems Hove played?
Our database contains 35 games by Svend Kjems Hove, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 3 draws, 18 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Svend Kjems Hove?
35 games by Svend Kjems Hove 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.