Prepare against Per Wikstrom
Sweden · World #12,782 classical · FIDE ID 1703234
Our database contains 228 games by Per Wikstrom, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Per Wikstrom's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Per Wikstrom 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 | 2,131 | 2,227 | Apr 2007 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 228 | 60 | 82 | 86 | 26.3% |
| As White | 107 | 32 | 41 | 34 | 29.9% |
| As Black | 121 | 28 | 41 | 52 | 23.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Per Wikstrom's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Per Wikstrom's side.
First moves as White (107 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 91 | 85.0% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 12 | 11.2% | 45.8% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 85% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Wikstrom usually continues c4 (46.6% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Wikstrom usually continues c4 (63.6% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Wikstrom usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 11% of White games, 45.8% score
- …c5 (58% of these games) — Wikstrom usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Wikstrom usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Wikstrom usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 44 | 93.6% | 40.9% |
| c5 | 2 | 4.3% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 28 | 53.8% | 48.2% |
| e6 | 15 | 28.8% | 23.3% |
| d6 | 5 | 9.6% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 4 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
Per Wikstrom's chess games
All 228 games by Per Wikstrom 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: 60 wins, 82 draws, 86 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 22 | 10/9/3 | 45.5% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 18 | 4/6/8 | 22.2% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D30 | Slav Defense | 24 | 5/13/6 | 20.8% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 16 | 4/2/10 | 25.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A22 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2001 | Pontus Carlsson | 2,465 | chT-SWE 0102 | B70 |
| Mar 2002 | Simon Webb | 2,415 | chT-SWE 0102 | D30 |
| Apr 2001 | Heikki M.J. Westerinen | 2,412 | Gausdal Classics IM-B | A48 |
| Feb 2008 | Erik Blomqvist | 2,379 | chT-SWE 0708 | D02 |
| Jan 1996 | Anders Backlund | 2,375 | Gothenburg Open | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SWE U18 | 1995 | 26 | 15 | 2,248 |
| ch-SWE B1 | 1996 | 13 | 8 | 2,342 |
| ch-SWE qualB | 1998 | 12 | 6 | 2,211 |
| chT-SWE 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,256 |
| chT-SWE 0102 | 2002 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,283 |
| Oslo | 1999 | 9 | 3 | 2,211 |
| ch-SWE Open | 1992 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,235 |
| Gausdal Classics IM-B | 2001 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,300 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Per Wikstrom's chess games?
228 games by Per Wikstrom, 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 Per Wikstrom has played.
What does Per Wikstrom play on the first move as White?
Across 107 games with White in our database, Per Wikstrom opens with 1.d4 (85% of games), 1.e4 (11% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Per Wikstrom answers 1...e6 (94% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (54% of games), 1...e6 (29% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games).
What openings does Per Wikstrom play as White?
As White, Per Wikstrom's most-played openings in our database are: London System (22 games, 45.5% win rate); Indian Defense (18 games, 22.2% win rate); Benoni Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 107 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Per Wikstrom play as Black?
As Black, Per Wikstrom most often plays: Slav Defense (24 games, 20.8% win rate); French: Classical Variation (16 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (12 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 121 games.
What is Per Wikstrom's FIDE rating?
Per Wikstrom is currently rated 2,131 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,227 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Per Wikstrom played?
Our database contains 228 games by Per Wikstrom, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 60 wins, 82 draws, 86 losses (26.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Per Wikstrom?
228 games by Per Wikstrom 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.