Prepare against Anders Wengholm
CM · Sweden · World #9,923 classical · FIDE ID 1704818
When preparing against Anders Wengholm, expect 1.Nf3 in 70% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (49%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening: Symmetrical as White, 25.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 308 games by Anders Wengholm, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Anders Wengholm's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Anders Wengholm 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 | 2,171 | 2,240 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,117 | 2,213 | Feb 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,141 | 2,249 | Aug 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 308 | 104 | 92 | 112 | 33.8% |
| As White | 149 | 61 | 43 | 45 | 40.9% |
| As Black | 159 | 43 | 49 | 67 | 27.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Anders Wengholm's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Anders Wengholm's side.
First moves as White (149 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 104 | 69.8% | 51.9% |
| c4 | 29 | 19.5% | 58.6% |
| d4 | 13 | 8.7% | 73.1% |
| e4 | 3 | 2.0% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 70% of White games, 51.9% score
- …Nf6 (34% of these games) — Wengholm usually continues c4 (53.0% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Wengholm usually continues g3 (58.3% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Wengholm usually continues c4 (46.4% score)
- 1.c4 — 19% of White games, 58.6% score
- …Nf6 (28% of these games) — Wengholm usually continues Nc3 (80.0% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Wengholm usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Wengholm usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 42 | 58.3% | 46.4% |
| d6 | 25 | 34.7% | 42.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.8% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 31 | 49.2% | 37.1% |
| d6 | 14 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 13 | 20.6% | 53.8% |
| g6 | 3 | 4.8% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
Anders Wengholm's chess games
All 308 games by Anders Wengholm in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 104 wins, 92 draws, 112 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A39 | English Opening | 19 | 8/6/5 | 42.1% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 16 | 4/6/6 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 16 | 5/4/7 | 31.3% |
| E06 | Catalan | 14 | 8/2/4 | 57.1% |
| B38 | Modern Defense | 10 | 7/0/3 | 70.0% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| D07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 6/1/0 | 85.7% |
| A21 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 23 | 7/7/9 | 30.4% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 0/3/6 | 0.0% |
| B38 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2016 | Stellan Brynell | 2,448 | Malmo Open | A07 |
| Jan 2005 | Luis Couso | 2,432 | chT-SWE 0506 | B08 |
| Jan 2005 | Ari Ziegler | 2,416 | chT-SWE 0405 | D53 |
| Jan 2006 | Joel Akesson | 2,369 | chT-SWE 0506 | D17 |
| Mar 2021 | Pierre Villegas | 2,367 | EU-Cup Online Gr-B | A09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chB-SWE | 2019 | 18 | 8 | 2,288 |
| Gothenburg Open | 2023 | 16 | 8 | 1,876 |
| Skara Vastgota Open | 2023 | 14 | 5.5 | 2,008 |
| SWE AM2001 | 2001 | 14 | 12 | 1,921 |
| ch-SWE Master Elite | 2002 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,212 |
| ch-SWE B2 | 1996 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,298 |
| ch-SWE | 1981 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,298 |
| chT-SWE 0506 | 2006 | 10 | 5 | 2,313 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Anders Wengholm's chess games?
308 games by Anders Wengholm, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Anders Wengholm has played.
What does Anders Wengholm play on the first move as White?
Across 149 games with White in our database, Anders Wengholm opens with 1.Nf3 (70% of games), 1.c4 (19% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Anders Wengholm answers 1...c5 (58% of games), 1...d6 (35% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (49% of games), 1...d6 (22% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games).
What openings does Anders Wengholm play as White?
As White, Anders Wengholm's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (19 games, 42.1% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Réti Opening (16 games, 31.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 149 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Anders Wengholm play as Black?
As Black, Anders Wengholm most often plays: Pirc Defense (23 games, 30.4% win rate); Sicilian: Scheveningen (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 159 games.
What is Anders Wengholm's FIDE rating?
Anders Wengholm is currently rated 2,171 in classical chess, 2,117 in rapid and 2,141 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,240 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Anders Wengholm played?
Our database contains 308 games by Anders Wengholm, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 104 wins, 92 draws, 112 losses (33.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Anders Wengholm?
308 games by Anders Wengholm 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.