Prepare against Hugo Wernberg
FM · Sweden · World #3,069 classical · FIDE ID 1737511
When preparing against Hugo Wernberg, expect 1.e4 in 41% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (44% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (76%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 26.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 441 games by Hugo Wernberg, covering Feb 2016 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Hugo Wernberg's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hugo Wernberg 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 | 2,336 | 2,336 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,187 | 2,187 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,346 | 2,346 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 441 | 155 | 104 | 182 | 35.1% |
| As White | 220 | 92 | 50 | 78 | 41.8% |
| As Black | 221 | 63 | 54 | 104 | 28.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hugo Wernberg's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hugo Wernberg's side.
First moves as White (220 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 91 | 41.4% | 55.5% |
| d4 | 54 | 24.5% | 51.9% |
| c4 | 34 | 15.5% | 51.5% |
| Nf3 | 21 | 9.5% | 57.1% |
| f4 | 9 | 4.1% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 5 | 2.3% | 30.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 41% of White games, 55.5% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Wernberg usually continues Nf3 (47.4% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Wernberg usually continues Nf3 (52.8% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Wernberg usually continues d4 (77.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 25% of White games, 51.9% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Wernberg usually continues c4 (44.1% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Wernberg usually continues c4 (40.9% score)
- …d6 (2% of these games) — Wernberg usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (89 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 39 | 43.8% | 42.3% |
| c5 | 34 | 38.2% | 36.8% |
| e6 | 9 | 10.1% | 55.6% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 5.6% | 60.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 64 | 76.2% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 11 | 13.1% | 36.4% |
| e6 | 4 | 4.8% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 2.4% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
Hugo Wernberg's chess games
All 441 games by Hugo Wernberg in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2016 - 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: 155 wins, 104 draws, 182 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 15 | 5/8/2 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 15 | 4/2/9 | 26.7% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 14 | 4/2/8 | 28.6% |
| E90 | English Opening | 14 | 9/2/3 | 64.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 12 | 7/0/5 | 58.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| E05 | Catalan | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 30 | 9/5/16 | 30.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 15 | 4/2/9 | 26.7% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 14 | 2/1/11 | 14.3% |
| D02 | London System | 12 | 2/3/7 | 16.7% |
| A10 | English Opening | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Maksim Chigaev | 2,623 | Titled Tue Early | A05 |
| Jan 2025 | Alvar Alonso Rosell | 2,544 | Titled Tue Early | B10 |
| Jul 2024 | Eytan Rozen | 2,495 | Titled Tue Early | D53 |
| Jul 2024 | Dmitriy Kushko | 2,444 | Titled Tue Early | B30 |
| Jul 2026 | Axel Smith | 2,439 | ch-SWE 2026 | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 166 | 71 | 2,187 |
| ch-SWE U20 | 2023 | 27 | 14 | 2,216 |
| Norrkoeping Easter Open | 2024 | 12 | 7 | 2,258 |
| Schack-SM 2026 | SM-Blixten | 2026 | 10 | 7 | 2,269 |
| TCh-SWE Elitserien | 2026 | 10 | 4 | 2,173 |
| ch-EU U14 | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 1,940 |
| Uppsala Young Champions | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,090 |
| 50th Rilton Cup | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 2,205 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hugo Wernberg's chess games?
441 games by Hugo Wernberg, from Feb 2016 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 Hugo Wernberg has played.
What does Hugo Wernberg play on the first move as White?
Across 220 games with White in our database, Hugo Wernberg opens with 1.e4 (41% of games), 1.d4 (25% of games), 1.c4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hugo Wernberg answers 1...e5 (44% of games), 1...c5 (38% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (76% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does Hugo Wernberg play as White?
As White, Hugo Wernberg's most-played openings in our database are: London System (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (15 games, 26.7% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (14 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 220 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hugo Wernberg play as Black?
As Black, Hugo Wernberg most often plays: Slav Defense (30 games, 30.0% win rate); Réti Opening (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Sicilian (14 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 221 games.
What is Hugo Wernberg's FIDE rating?
Hugo Wernberg is currently rated 2,336 in classical chess, 2,187 in rapid and 2,346 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,336 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Hugo Wernberg played?
Our database contains 441 games by Hugo Wernberg, covering Feb 2016 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 155 wins, 104 draws, 182 losses (35.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hugo Wernberg?
441 games by Hugo Wernberg 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.