Prepare against Ingi Wiberg
FRO · World #52,037 classical · FIDE ID 7201311
When preparing against Ingi Wiberg, expect 1.e4 in 63% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (78%).
Our database contains 50 games by Ingi Wiberg, covering Apr 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ingi Wiberg's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ingi Wiberg 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 | 1,885 | 1,916 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,838 | 1,838 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,857 | 1,857 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 32.0% |
| As White | 24 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 29.2% |
| As Black | 26 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 34.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ingi Wiberg's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ingi Wiberg's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 62.5% | 53.3% |
| c4 | 3 | 12.5% | 16.7% |
| d4 | 3 | 12.5% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 63% of White games, 53.3% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Wiberg usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Wiberg usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Wiberg usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 13% of White games, 16.7% score
- …f5 (33% of these games) — Wiberg usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Wiberg usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Wiberg usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 63.6% | 71.4% |
| d6 | 3 | 27.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 7 | 77.8% | 42.9% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Ingi Wiberg's chess games
All 50 games by Ingi Wiberg in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2013 - 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: 16 wins, 16 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A36 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E10 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A34 | English Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C31 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E60 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C46 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2024 | Terji Petersen | 2,040 | ch-FAI | E60 |
| Mar 2019 | Ingolf Gaard | 1,941 | chT-FAI 1819 | A85 |
| Mar 2024 | Einar Gregersen | 1,897 | ch-FAI | C41 |
| Jan 2018 | Alfred A. Olsen | 1,805 | chT-FAI 1718 | B23 |
| Oct 2019 | Petur Pall Mikkelsen | 1,702 | chT-FAI 1920 | A11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faroes Open | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 1,791 |
| Runavik Open | 2016 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,778 |
| chT-FAI 2021 | 2021 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,624 |
| chT-FAI 1920 | 2020 | 7 | 5 | 1,988 |
| ch-FAI | 2024 | 7 | 3 | 2,095 |
| chT-FAI 1718 | 2018 | 5 | 3 | 1,827 |
| Klaksvik Kjolur Open | 2022 | 4 | 2 | 1,609 |
| chT-FAI 1819 | 2019 | 1 | 1 | 2,341 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ingi Wiberg's chess games?
50 games by Ingi Wiberg, from Apr 2013 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 Ingi Wiberg has played.
What does Ingi Wiberg play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Ingi Wiberg opens with 1.e4 (63% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ingi Wiberg answers 1...e5 (64% of games), 1...d6 (27% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (78% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Ingi Wiberg play as White?
As White, Ingi Wiberg's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ingi Wiberg play as Black?
As Black, Ingi Wiberg most often plays: Dutch Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense: Lion System (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Ingi Wiberg's FIDE rating?
Ingi Wiberg is currently rated 1,885 in classical chess, 1,838 in rapid and 1,857 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,916 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Ingi Wiberg played?
Our database contains 50 games by Ingi Wiberg, covering Apr 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 16 draws, 18 losses (32.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ingi Wiberg?
50 games by Ingi Wiberg 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.