Prepare against Bengt Wikman
Finland · World #108,534 classical · FIDE ID 503681
When preparing against Bengt Wikman, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (69% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 135 games by Bengt Wikman, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bengt Wikman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bengt Wikman 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 | 1,705 | 1,999 | Jul 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 135 | 38 | 30 | 67 | 28.1% |
| As White | 70 | 23 | 15 | 32 | 32.9% |
| As Black | 65 | 15 | 15 | 35 | 23.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bengt Wikman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bengt Wikman's side.
First moves as White (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 69 | 98.6% | 43.5% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 43.5% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Wikman usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Wikman usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Wikman usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Wikman usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 22 | 68.8% | 36.4% |
| e5 | 4 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 6.3% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 6.3% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 50.0% | 29.2% |
| d5 | 12 | 50.0% | 29.2% |
Bengt Wikman's chess games
All 135 games by Bengt Wikman in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 38 wins, 30 draws, 67 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 11 | 2/1/8 | 18.2% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 0/1/6 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A24 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A09 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2004 | Kresimir Kacic Karlin | 2,181 | 12th IBCA Olympiad Blind | D48 |
| Nov 2002 | Pal Eros | 2,100 | 10th IBCA Wch blind | B00 |
| Nov 2004 | Adrien Hervais | 2,058 | 12th IBCA Olympiad Blind | C02 |
| Sep 2011 | Matej Znuderl | 2,036 | 5th IBCA ch-EU blind | C02 |
| Nov 2002 | Miklos Rev | 2,035 | 10th IBCA Wch blind | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12th IBCA Olympiad Blind | 2004 | 9 | 5 | 2,187 |
| 5th IBCA ch-EU blind | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,039 |
| 13th IBCA-ol blind | 2008 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,623 |
| 4th IBCA ch-EU blind | 2007 | 9 | 3 | 2,122 |
| 2nd IBCA ch-EU blind | 1999 | 9 | 4 | 1,881 |
| 11th IBCA Wch Blind | 2006 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,308 |
| 13th IBCA Wch Blind | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 1,782 |
| 10th IBCA Wch blind | 2002 | 9 | 5 | 2,060 |
Interactive opening tree from all 135 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bengt Wikman's chess games?
135 games by Bengt Wikman, from Oct 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 Bengt Wikman has played.
What does Bengt Wikman play on the first move as White?
Across 70 games with White in our database, Bengt Wikman opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bengt Wikman answers 1...c5 (69% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (50% of games).
What openings does Bengt Wikman play as White?
As White, Bengt Wikman's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 11.1% win rate); French: Advance Variation (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 70 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bengt Wikman play as Black?
As Black, Bengt Wikman most often plays: Sicilian (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 65 games.
What is Bengt Wikman's FIDE rating?
Bengt Wikman is currently rated 1,705 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,999 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Bengt Wikman played?
Our database contains 135 games by Bengt Wikman, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 38 wins, 30 draws, 67 losses (28.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bengt Wikman?
135 games by Bengt Wikman 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.