Prepare against Sverre Heim
FM · Norway · World #4,618 classical · FIDE ID 1500090
When preparing against Sverre Heim, expect 1.e4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (52%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as White, 31.3% over 16 games.
Our database contains 298 games by Sverre Heim, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sverre Heim's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sverre Heim 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 | 2,284 | 2,399 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,309 | 2,309 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 298 | 94 | 138 | 66 | 31.5% |
| As White | 147 | 51 | 68 | 28 | 34.7% |
| As Black | 151 | 43 | 70 | 38 | 28.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sverre Heim's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sverre Heim's side.
First moves as White (147 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 73 | 49.7% | 56.2% |
| d4 | 33 | 22.4% | 54.5% |
| Nf3 | 25 | 17.0% | 64.0% |
| c4 | 15 | 10.2% | 66.7% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 50% of White games, 56.2% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Heim usually continues Nf3 (59.5% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Heim usually continues Nf3 (53.1% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Heim usually continues d4 (53.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 22% of White games, 54.5% score
- …Nf6 (76% of these games) — Heim usually continues c4 (48.0% score)
- …d5 (12% of these games) — Heim usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (6% of these games) — Heim usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 32 | 56.1% | 46.9% |
| e6 | 17 | 29.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 8.8% | 40.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 3.5% | 75.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 32 | 51.6% | 51.6% |
| d5 | 20 | 32.3% | 55.0% |
| e6 | 10 | 16.1% | 55.0% |
Sverre Heim's chess games
All 298 games by Sverre Heim 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: 94 wins, 138 draws, 66 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E60 | English Opening | 16 | 5/9/2 | 31.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 13 | 4/6/3 | 30.8% |
| E04 | Catalan | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 13 | 5/6/2 | 38.5% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 12 | 3/7/2 | 25.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 10 | 3/6/1 | 30.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2002 | Yuri Yakovich | 2,586 | Bergen Sommer Open | B80 |
| Jan 1983 | Mihail Viorel Ghinda | 2,480 | EU-Cup 04th Round of 16 | B83 |
| Jan 1996 | Berge Ostenstad | 2,465 | ch-NOR | A86 |
| Jun 2000 | Arne Zwaig | 2,450 | chT-NOR | B08 |
| Nov 1984 | Roberto Cifuentes Parada | 2,425 | Olympiad-26 | A55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NOR | 2004 | 44 | 24 | 2,377 |
| chT-NOR | 2005 | 28 | 17 | 2,381 |
| Tromsoe Bymesterskap | 1968 | 12 | 8 | – |
| Olympiad-25 | 1982 | 12 | 7 | 2,483 |
| 24th Olympiad | 1980 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,357 |
| Olympiad-26 | 1984 | 11 | 7 | 2,444 |
| 2nd Gausdal Classics GM | 2003 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,294 |
| ch-Nordic 37th | 1981 | 11 | 5 | 2,390 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sverre Heim's chess games?
298 games by Sverre Heim, 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 Sverre Heim has played.
What does Sverre Heim play on the first move as White?
Across 147 games with White in our database, Sverre Heim opens with 1.e4 (50% of games), 1.d4 (22% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sverre Heim answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...e6 (30% of games), 1...Nf6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (52% of games), 1...d5 (32% of games), 1...e6 (16% of games).
What openings does Sverre Heim play as White?
As White, Sverre Heim's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (16 games, 31.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Catalan (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 147 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sverre Heim play as Black?
As Black, Sverre Heim most often plays: English Opening: Symmetrical (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit (10 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 151 games.
What is Sverre Heim's FIDE rating?
Sverre Heim is currently rated 2,284 in classical chess, 2,309 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,399 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Sverre Heim played?
Our database contains 298 games by Sverre Heim, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 94 wins, 138 draws, 66 losses (31.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sverre Heim?
298 games by Sverre Heim 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.