Prepare against Magnus Wahlbom
Sweden · World #10,689 classical · FIDE ID 1700685
Our database contains 495 games by Magnus Wahlbom, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Magnus Wahlbom's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Magnus Wahlbom 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 | 2,159 | 2,321 | Jan 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,264 | 2,264 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,325 | 2,325 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 495 | 172 | 208 | 115 | 34.7% |
| As White | 252 | 103 | 108 | 41 | 40.9% |
| As Black | 243 | 69 | 100 | 74 | 28.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Magnus Wahlbom's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Magnus Wahlbom's side.
First moves as White (252 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 192 | 76.2% | 60.9% |
| d4 | 54 | 21.4% | 64.8% |
| c4 | 4 | 1.6% | 87.5% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 0.8% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 60.9% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Wahlbom usually continues Nf3 (58.7% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Wahlbom usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Wahlbom usually continues d4 (56.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 21% of White games, 64.8% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Wahlbom usually continues c4 (60.9% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Wahlbom usually continues c4 (59.4% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Wahlbom usually continues Nf3 (87.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (109 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 60 | 55.0% | 51.7% |
| e6 | 39 | 35.8% | 47.4% |
| e5 | 5 | 4.6% | 70.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 4.6% | 70.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 62 | 91.2% | 48.4% |
| e6 | 6 | 8.8% | 25.0% |
Magnus Wahlbom's chess games
All 495 games by Magnus Wahlbom in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 172 wins, 208 draws, 115 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 39 | 17/11/11 | 43.6% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 17 | 9/6/2 | 52.9% |
| C97 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 10 | 5/5/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 3/6/1 | 30.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| D19 | Slav Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 4/4/0 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | English Opening | 26 | 5/14/7 | 19.2% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 20 | 8/7/5 | 40.0% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 18 | 4/4/10 | 22.2% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 18 | 4/9/5 | 22.2% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 15 | 6/1/8 | 40.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 12 | 4/6/2 | 33.3% |
| A30 | Indian Defense | 9 | 1/7/1 | 11.1% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 0/4/4 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2018 | Henrik Danielsen | 2,502 | Aalborg Larsen Memorial | C41 |
| Feb 2013 | Axel Smith | 2,485 | Reykjavik Open | B80 |
| Jan 1979 | Adrian Mikhalchishin | 2,480 | Copenhagen AS04 | C68 |
| Nov 2018 | Jadranko Plenca | 2,477 | 1st Bled Planinc Memorial | B51 |
| Feb 1979 | Heikki M.J. Westerinen | 2,465 | Copenhagen AS04 | B85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SWE | 1998 | 73 | 39 | 2,417 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2016 | 30 | 17 | 2,159 |
| chT-EU Seniors | 2015 | 26 | 14 | 2,265 |
| Aalborg Larsen Memorial | 2018 | 20 | 13.5 | 2,332 |
| chT-EU Seniors 65 | 2024 | 17 | 9.5 | 2,193 |
| ch-SWE Veterans | 2012 | 16 | 10 | 2,252 |
| WchT Seniors 65 | 2020 | 12 | 7 | 2,189 |
| Copenhagen AS04 | 1979 | 11 | 4 | 2,293 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Magnus Wahlbom's chess games?
495 games by Magnus Wahlbom, from Apr 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 Magnus Wahlbom has played.
What does Magnus Wahlbom play on the first move as White?
Across 252 games with White in our database, Magnus Wahlbom opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Magnus Wahlbom answers 1...c5 (55% of games), 1...e6 (36% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games).
What openings does Magnus Wahlbom play as White?
As White, Magnus Wahlbom's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (39 games, 43.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (17 games, 52.9% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (10 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 252 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Magnus Wahlbom play as Black?
As Black, Magnus Wahlbom most often plays: English Opening (26 games, 19.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (20 games, 40.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (18 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 243 games.
What is Magnus Wahlbom's FIDE rating?
Magnus Wahlbom is currently rated 2,159 in classical chess, 2,264 in rapid and 2,325 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,321 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Magnus Wahlbom played?
Our database contains 495 games by Magnus Wahlbom, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 172 wins, 208 draws, 115 losses (34.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Magnus Wahlbom?
495 games by Magnus Wahlbom 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.