Prepare against Kenneth Wiman
Sweden · World #55,696 classical · FIDE ID 1707442
When preparing against Kenneth Wiman, expect 1.e4 in 65% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 91 games by Kenneth Wiman, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kenneth Wiman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kenneth Wiman 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 | 1,871 | 2,008 | Sep 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,913 | 1,913 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,898 | 1,898 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91 | 26 | 17 | 48 | 28.6% |
| As White | 48 | 12 | 10 | 26 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 43 | 14 | 7 | 22 | 32.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kenneth Wiman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kenneth Wiman's side.
First moves as White (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 31 | 64.6% | 29.0% |
| d4 | 17 | 35.4% | 47.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 65% of White games, 29.0% score
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Wiman usually continues Nf3 (27.8% score)
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Wiman usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Wiman usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 35% of White games, 47.1% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Wiman usually continues c4 (30.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Wiman usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Wiman usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 14 | 70.0% | 42.9% |
| e5 | 3 | 15.0% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 66.7% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 16.7% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
Kenneth Wiman's chess games
All 91 games by Kenneth Wiman in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2009 - 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: 26 wins, 17 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C13 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C21 | Danish Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C40 | Latvian Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A39 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A62 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B14 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D41 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2000 | Carsten Juul Nielsen | 2,117 | 22nd Politiken Cup | B00 |
| Jul 2007 | Gunnar Marklund | 2,103 | ch-SWE Seniors | B23 |
| Jul 2007 | Sven-Olof Andersson | 2,095 | ch-SWE Seniors | E64 |
| Jul 2007 | Ragnar Nystrom | 2,022 | ch-SWE Seniors | C14 |
| Feb 2010 | Richard V M Hall | 1,840 | 12th chT-EU Seniors | C16 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22nd Politiken Cup | 2000 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,181 |
| ch-SWE Seniors | 2007 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,065 |
| 30th Budapest Spring Open | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,816 |
| 29th Budapest Spring Open | 2013 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,632 |
| 14th Scandic GP | 1993 | 7 | 1.5 | 2,038 |
| Stockholm Open 2 | 1992 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,170 |
| 12th chT-EU Seniors | 2010 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,002 |
| 15th Scandic GP | 1993 | 7 | 3 | 2,257 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kenneth Wiman's chess games?
91 games by Kenneth Wiman, from Apr 2009 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 Kenneth Wiman has played.
What does Kenneth Wiman play on the first move as White?
Across 48 games with White in our database, Kenneth Wiman opens with 1.e4 (65% of games), 1.d4 (35% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kenneth Wiman answers 1...e6 (70% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games).
What openings does Kenneth Wiman play as White?
As White, Kenneth Wiman's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Richter-Veresov Attack (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 48 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kenneth Wiman play as Black?
As Black, Kenneth Wiman most often plays: French: Classical Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Kenneth Wiman's FIDE rating?
Kenneth Wiman is currently rated 1,871 in classical chess, 1,913 in rapid and 1,898 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,008 (Sep 2009).
How many games has Kenneth Wiman played?
Our database contains 91 games by Kenneth Wiman, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 17 draws, 48 losses (28.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kenneth Wiman?
91 games by Kenneth Wiman 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.