Prepare against Jason Wihnon
Canada · World #79,613 classical · FIDE ID 2608090
When preparing against Jason Wihnon, expect 1.e4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Grünfeld Defense as Black, 75.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 111 games by Jason Wihnon, covering Feb 2016 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Jason Wihnon's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jason Wihnon 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 | 1,791 | 1,831 | Feb 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 111 | 45 | 17 | 49 | 40.5% |
| As White | 52 | 16 | 12 | 24 | 30.8% |
| As Black | 59 | 29 | 5 | 25 | 49.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jason Wihnon's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jason Wihnon's side.
First moves as White (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 48 | 92.3% | 38.5% |
| b3 | 2 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 3.8% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 38.5% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Wihnon usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Wihnon usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Wihnon usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 4% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Wihnon usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (50% of these games) — Wihnon usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 53.3% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 12 | 40.0% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 89.5% | 76.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 10.5% | 75.0% |
Jason Wihnon's chess games
All 111 games by Jason Wihnon in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2016 - Oct 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: 45 wins, 17 draws, 49 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C27 | King's Gambit | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 16 | 12/2/2 | 75.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A16 | English Opening | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2004 | Soren Mikkel Andersen | 2,130 | Edmonton CC Summer Open | D85 |
| Oct 2001 | Hafiz Karmali | 2,062 | Alberta Open | C67 |
| Dec 2006 | David Mrugala | 1,970 | Edmonton Christmas Open | A03 |
| Jan 2003 | Ford Wong | 1,966 | ch-Edmonton | D88 |
| Feb 2004 | Mark Stark | 1,863 | Edmonton Res Open | B76 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Open | 2005 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,759 |
| Edmonton Halloween Open | 2008 | 7 | 2 | 1,691 |
| ch-Edmonton | 2010 | 7 | 1 | 1,907 |
| Edmonton Summer Open | 2009 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,650 |
| ECC Summer Swiss | 2003 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,820 |
| Edmonton-ch Reserves | 2009 | 5 | 2 | 1,604 |
| Edmonton August Open | 2005 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,774 |
| Alberta Open | 2001 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,131 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jason Wihnon's chess games?
111 games by Jason Wihnon, from Feb 2016 to Oct 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 Jason Wihnon has played.
What does Jason Wihnon play on the first move as White?
Across 52 games with White in our database, Jason Wihnon opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.b3 (4% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jason Wihnon answers 1...c5 (53% of games), 1...e5 (40% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Jason Wihnon play as White?
As White, Jason Wihnon's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 52 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jason Wihnon play as Black?
As Black, Jason Wihnon most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (16 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (6 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 59 games.
What is Jason Wihnon's FIDE rating?
Jason Wihnon is currently rated 1,791 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,831 (Feb 2016).
How many games has Jason Wihnon played?
Our database contains 111 games by Jason Wihnon, covering Feb 2016 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 45 wins, 17 draws, 49 losses (40.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jason Wihnon?
111 games by Jason Wihnon 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.