Prepare against Mats Wahlstedt
Sweden · World #48,496 classical · FIDE ID 1712250
When preparing against Mats Wahlstedt, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 55 games by Mats Wahlstedt, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mats Wahlstedt's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mats Wahlstedt 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 | 1,899 | 2,065 | Jan 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,898 | 1,902 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,800 | 1,800 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 18 | 15 | 22 | 32.7% |
| As White | 29 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 34.5% |
| As Black | 26 | 8 | 5 | 13 | 30.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mats Wahlstedt's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mats Wahlstedt's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 29 | 100.0% | 51.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 51.7% score
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Wahlstedt usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Wahlstedt usually continues c3 (87.5% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Wahlstedt usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 100.0% | 63.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 100.0% | 18.2% |
Mats Wahlstedt's chess games
All 55 games by Mats Wahlstedt in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 18 wins, 15 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C79 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C71 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E64 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2014 | Antonio Gude Fernandez | 2,140 | ch-EU Seniors 65 14th | A04 |
| Aug 2011 | Michael Mattsson | 2,081 | Stockholm Open | C48 |
| Sep 2014 | Ole Smeby | 2,042 | Oslo Open B | B01 |
| Mar 2014 | Kaj Andersson | 2,040 | ch-EU Seniors 65 14th | C02 |
| Mar 2013 | Vinko Urbanc | 1,922 | 13th ch-EU Seniors | B43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13th ch-EU Seniors | 2013 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,950 |
| Oslo Vederhus Memorial Open B | 2013 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,837 |
| ch-EU Seniors 65 14th | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 2,127 |
| Oslo Open B | 2014 | 8 | 5 | 1,988 |
| ch-EU Seniors 65 18th | 2018 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,747 |
| Rilton Cup-06 1976/77 | 1977 | 4 | 2 | 2,367 |
| Stockholm Open | 2011 | 3 | 1 | 2,039 |
| Rilton Cup-07 1977/78 | 1978 | 2 | 1 | 2,345 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mats Wahlstedt's chess games?
55 games by Mats Wahlstedt, from Jul 2008 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 Mats Wahlstedt has played.
What does Mats Wahlstedt play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Mats Wahlstedt opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mats Wahlstedt answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Mats Wahlstedt play as White?
As White, Mats Wahlstedt's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mats Wahlstedt play as Black?
As Black, Mats Wahlstedt most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Mats Wahlstedt's FIDE rating?
Mats Wahlstedt is currently rated 1,899 in classical chess, 1,898 in rapid and 1,800 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,065 (Jan 2012).
How many games has Mats Wahlstedt played?
Our database contains 55 games by Mats Wahlstedt, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 15 draws, 22 losses (32.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mats Wahlstedt?
55 games by Mats Wahlstedt 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.