Prepare against Max Wahlund
CM · Sweden · World #10,099 classical · FIDE ID 1741861
Our database contains 277 games by Max Wahlund, covering Mar 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Max Wahlund's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Max Wahlund 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 | 2,168 | 2,176 | Oct 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,033 | 2,133 | Oct 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,066 | 2,188 | Jun 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 277 | 89 | 46 | 142 | 32.1% |
| As White | 135 | 49 | 22 | 64 | 36.3% |
| As Black | 142 | 40 | 24 | 78 | 28.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Max Wahlund's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Max Wahlund's side.
First moves as White (134 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 100 | 74.6% | 47.0% |
| e4 | 27 | 20.1% | 31.5% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 3.7% | 70.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 75% of White games, 47.0% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Wahlund usually continues c4 (49.2% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Wahlund usually continues c4 (42.9% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Wahlund usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 20% of White games, 31.5% score
- …c5 (26% of these games) — Wahlund usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Wahlund usually continues d4 (30.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Wahlund usually continues f4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 22 | 36.7% | 54.5% |
| e6 | 21 | 35.0% | 31.0% |
| c5 | 17 | 28.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 31 | 60.8% | 25.8% |
| d5 | 12 | 23.5% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 7 | 13.7% | 35.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
Max Wahlund's chess games
All 277 games by Max Wahlund in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2016 - Aug 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: 89 wins, 46 draws, 142 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E11 | Catalan | 21 | 9/5/7 | 42.9% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| D79 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 8 | 1/0/7 | 12.5% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| C10 | French Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2017 | Lukasz Jarmula | 2,463 | Titled Tue | B30 |
| Jan 2018 | Oskar Wieczorek | 2,463 | Titled Tue | A90 |
| Apr 2021 | Cristian Salas Arros | 2,368 | Titled Arena Apr 3rd | A25 |
| Mar 2020 | Harry Grieve | 2,359 | Titled Tue | A80 |
| Nov 2021 | Philip Lindgren | 2,357 | Hasselbacken Open | C44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 102 | 34 | 2,079 |
| Titled Arena Apr 3rd | 2021 | 14 | 8 | 2,288 |
| Brasschaat Open | 2024 | 13 | 7 | 2,064 |
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2017 | 10 | 5 | 1,993 |
| Gothenburg Kvibergspelen | 2023 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,263 |
| ch-Nordic | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,953 |
| Uppsala GM | 2019 | 9 | 1 | 2,091 |
| Vaxjo Nordic zt | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,145 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Max Wahlund's chess games?
277 games by Max Wahlund, from Mar 2016 to Aug 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 Max Wahlund has played.
What does Max Wahlund play on the first move as White?
Across 134 games with White in our database, Max Wahlund opens with 1.d4 (75% of games), 1.e4 (20% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Max Wahlund answers 1...e5 (37% of games), 1...e6 (35% of games), 1...c5 (28% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (61% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games).
What openings does Max Wahlund play as White?
As White, Max Wahlund's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (21 games, 42.9% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 135 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Max Wahlund play as Black?
As Black, Max Wahlund most often plays: London System (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Benoni Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 142 games.
What is Max Wahlund's FIDE rating?
Max Wahlund is currently rated 2,168 in classical chess, 2,033 in rapid and 2,066 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,176 (Oct 2019).
How many games has Max Wahlund played?
Our database contains 277 games by Max Wahlund, covering Mar 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 89 wins, 46 draws, 142 losses (32.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Max Wahlund?
277 games by Max Wahlund 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.