Prepare against Svend Madsen
DNK · World #83,663 classical · FIDE ID 1419846
When preparing against Svend Madsen, expect 1.e4 in 70% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (36% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (63%).
Our database contains 39 games by Svend Madsen, covering Sep 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Svend Madsen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Svend Madsen 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 | 1,777 | 1,807 | May 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,775 | 1,781 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,765 | 1,765 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 14 | 6 | 19 | 35.9% |
| As White | 20 | 5 | 4 | 11 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 19 | 9 | 2 | 8 | 47.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Svend Madsen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Svend Madsen's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 70.0% | 42.9% |
| b3 | 4 | 20.0% | 25.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 70% of White games, 42.9% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Madsen usually continues c3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Madsen usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Madsen usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 20% of White games, 25.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Madsen usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Madsen usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Madsen usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 4 | 36.4% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 36.4% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 62.5% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 37.5% | 66.7% |
Svend Madsen's chess games
All 39 games by Svend Madsen in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2012 - 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: 14 wins, 6 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A96 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E68 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2016 | Paul Calderon | 1,828 | Helsingor Xtracon Open | B22 |
| Jul 2019 | Lars Erik Zwisler | 1,789 | Helsingor Xtracon Open | B01 |
| Mar 2024 | Joshua Kehlet Hansen | 1,776 | ch-DEN sf8 | C06 |
| Mar 2026 | Mattias Skarved | 1,658 | Danish Championship 2026 - G5-1 | A45 |
| Mar 2026 | Henning Staugaard | 1,652 | Danish Championship 2026 - G5-1 | C50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2019 | 30 | 12.5 | 1,677 |
| Danish Championship 2026 - G5-1 | 2026 | 4 | 2 | 1,710 |
| 7th Esbjerg Autumn | 2024 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,873 |
| chT-Logumkloster A | 2014 | 2 | 1 | 1,449 |
| ch-DEN sf8 | 2024 | 1 | 1 | 2,176 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Svend Madsen's chess games?
39 games by Svend Madsen, from Sep 2012 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 Svend Madsen has played.
What does Svend Madsen play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Svend Madsen opens with 1.e4 (70% of games), 1.b3 (20% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Svend Madsen answers 1...e5 (36% of games), 1...c5 (36% of games), 1...Nf6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (63% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games).
What openings does Svend Madsen play as White?
As White, Svend Madsen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Svend Madsen play as Black?
As Black, Svend Madsen most often plays: London System (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Svend Madsen's FIDE rating?
Svend Madsen is currently rated 1,777 in classical chess, 1,775 in rapid and 1,765 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,807 (May 2025).
How many games has Svend Madsen played?
Our database contains 39 games by Svend Madsen, covering Sep 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 6 draws, 19 losses (35.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Svend Madsen?
39 games by Svend Madsen 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.