Prepare against Svend Steenstrup
DNK · World #38,699 classical · FIDE ID 1409182
Our database contains 318 games by Svend Steenstrup, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Svend Steenstrup's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Svend Steenstrup 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 | 1,941 | 2,021 | Dec 2014 |
| Rapid | 1,910 | 1,951 | Jul 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,951 | 1,951 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 318 | 123 | 55 | 140 | 38.7% |
| As White | 161 | 59 | 33 | 69 | 36.6% |
| As Black | 157 | 64 | 22 | 71 | 40.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Svend Steenstrup's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Svend Steenstrup's side.
First moves as White (161 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 112 | 69.6% | 46.0% |
| e4 | 40 | 24.8% | 48.8% |
| c4 | 5 | 3.1% | 40.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 70% of White games, 46.0% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Steenstrup usually continues c4 (46.8% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Steenstrup usually continues c4 (44.2% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Steenstrup usually continues e4 (60.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 25% of White games, 48.8% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Steenstrup usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Steenstrup usually continues f4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Steenstrup usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 26 | 46.4% | 48.1% |
| d5 | 22 | 39.3% | 40.9% |
| g6 | 6 | 10.7% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 36 | 52.9% | 48.6% |
| d5 | 18 | 26.5% | 30.6% |
| g6 | 8 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
Svend Steenstrup's chess games
All 318 games by Svend Steenstrup in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - 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: 123 wins, 55 draws, 140 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 18 | 5/7/6 | 27.8% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 16 | 12/2/2 | 75.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 14 | 3/1/10 | 21.4% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 13 | 5/1/7 | 38.5% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| D02 | London System | 10 | 3/0/7 | 30.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2018 | Klaus Berg | 2,335 | Copenhagen Challenge | A57 |
| Apr 2019 | Morten Meyling | 2,318 | ch-Bronshoj A | A70 |
| Jun 2018 | Jozsef Harmatosi | 2,158 | Budapest FS06 Nadassy | A49 |
| Sep 2021 | Christopher R.N.H. Pedersen | 2,117 | Hillerod Open | E05 |
| Apr 2019 | Thomas Tange Jepsen | 2,115 | ch-DEN G7-1 | D11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copenhagen Challenge | 2019 | 27 | 10 | 1,907 |
| ch-DEN G7-1 | 2019 | 21 | 9.5 | 1,953 |
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2019 | 20 | 9.5 | 1,825 |
| ch-Hillerod A | 2022 | 18 | 11.5 | 1,991 |
| chT-Hillerod CC A | 2020 | 14 | 9.5 | 2,014 |
| Hillerod Byturnering A | 2016 | 13 | 3 | 1,831 |
| Bronshoj SenSommer A | 2020 | 13 | 8 | 2,130 |
| Bronshoj SenSommer | 2021 | 12 | 4.5 | 1,905 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Svend Steenstrup's chess games?
318 games by Svend Steenstrup, from Jul 2004 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 Steenstrup has played.
What does Svend Steenstrup play on the first move as White?
Across 161 games with White in our database, Svend Steenstrup opens with 1.d4 (70% of games), 1.e4 (25% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Svend Steenstrup answers 1...c5 (46% of games), 1...d5 (39% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (53% of games), 1...d5 (26% of games), 1...g6 (12% of games).
What openings does Svend Steenstrup play as White?
As White, Svend Steenstrup's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (18 games, 27.8% win rate); Benoni Defense (16 games, 75.0% win rate); Catalan (14 games, 21.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 161 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Svend Steenstrup play as Black?
As Black, Svend Steenstrup most often plays: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 157 games.
What is Svend Steenstrup's FIDE rating?
Svend Steenstrup is currently rated 1,941 in classical chess, 1,910 in rapid and 1,951 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,021 (Dec 2014).
How many games has Svend Steenstrup played?
Our database contains 318 games by Svend Steenstrup, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 123 wins, 55 draws, 140 losses (38.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Svend Steenstrup?
318 games by Svend Steenstrup 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.