Prepare against Bengt Wihlborn
Sweden · World #68,002 classical · FIDE ID 1709496
When preparing against Bengt Wihlborn, expect 1.Nf3 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (41%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 10.5% over 19 games.
Our database contains 116 games by Bengt Wihlborn, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bengt Wihlborn's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bengt Wihlborn 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 | 1,828 | 1,939 | Jul 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,935 | 1,935 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,862 | 1,862 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 116 | 31 | 23 | 62 | 26.7% |
| As White | 61 | 24 | 12 | 25 | 39.3% |
| As Black | 55 | 7 | 11 | 37 | 12.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bengt Wihlborn's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bengt Wihlborn's side.
First moves as White (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 61 | 100.0% | 49.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 100% of White games, 49.2% score
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Wihlborn usually continues c4 (52.5% score)
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Wihlborn usually continues c4 (44.4% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Wihlborn usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 24 | 100.0% | 18.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 41.2% | 14.3% |
| c5 | 5 | 29.4% | 40.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 11.8% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
Bengt Wihlborn's chess games
All 116 games by Bengt Wihlborn in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 31 wins, 23 draws, 62 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A38 | English Opening | 18 | 8/5/5 | 44.4% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| E67 | Indian Defense | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A12 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E62 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 19 | 2/3/14 | 10.5% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2010 | Goran L. 1956 Andersson | 2,169 | Gothenburg Manhem B | E67 |
| May 2009 | Bo HT Eriksson | 2,162 | Stockholm Elo Open | A39 |
| Jan 2012 | Tamas Erdelyi | 2,157 | 10th Gibraltar Challengers B | A50 |
| Jan 2011 | Birger Wenzel | 2,060 | 40th Rilton Cup | A30 |
| Aug 2008 | Lennard Fransson | 2,036 | Gothenburg Elo | A04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WchT Seniors 65 | 2023 | 16 | 5.5 | 1,846 |
| 31st Politiken Cup | 2009 | 10 | 5 | 2,029 |
| ch-Nordic Seniors | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,969 |
| ch-SWE Open | 1992 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,363 |
| Gothenburg Manhem B | 2010 | 9 | 2 | 1,839 |
| Gothenburg Elo | 2008 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,814 |
| chT-EUR Seniors 65 | 2021 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,810 |
| 40th Rilton Cup | 2011 | 8 | 2 | 1,979 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bengt Wihlborn's chess games?
116 games by Bengt Wihlborn, from Oct 2008 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 Bengt Wihlborn has played.
What does Bengt Wihlborn play on the first move as White?
Across 61 games with White in our database, Bengt Wihlborn opens with 1.Nf3 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bengt Wihlborn answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (41% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...d6 (12% of games).
What openings does Bengt Wihlborn play as White?
As White, Bengt Wihlborn's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (18 games, 44.4% win rate); Réti Opening (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 62.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 61 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bengt Wihlborn play as Black?
As Black, Bengt Wihlborn most often plays: Sicilian (19 games, 10.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 55 games.
What is Bengt Wihlborn's FIDE rating?
Bengt Wihlborn is currently rated 1,828 in classical chess, 1,935 in rapid and 1,862 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,939 (Jul 2009).
How many games has Bengt Wihlborn played?
Our database contains 116 games by Bengt Wihlborn, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 23 draws, 62 losses (26.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bengt Wihlborn?
116 games by Bengt Wihlborn 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.