Prepare against Rikard Winsnes
IM · Sweden · World #2,879 classical · FIDE ID 1700430
Our database contains 408 games by Rikard Winsnes, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Rikard Winsnes's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rikard Winsnes 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 | 2,343 | 2,409 | Mar 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,348 | 2,395 | Sep 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,344 | 2,375 | Aug 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 408 | 132 | 164 | 112 | 32.4% |
| As White | 211 | 81 | 86 | 44 | 38.4% |
| As Black | 197 | 51 | 78 | 68 | 25.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rikard Winsnes's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rikard Winsnes's side.
First moves as White (211 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 203 | 96.2% | 58.6% |
| g3 | 6 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 58.6% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Winsnes usually continues Nf3 (56.6% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Winsnes usually continues Nf3 (60.6% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Winsnes usually continues d4 (57.5% score)
- 1.g3 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Winsnes usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Winsnes usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Winsnes usually continues Bg2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 52 | 67.5% | 42.3% |
| e6 | 24 | 31.2% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 80 | 97.6% | 47.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
Rikard Winsnes's chess games
All 408 games by Rikard Winsnes in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 132 wins, 164 draws, 112 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 37 | 12/19/6 | 32.4% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 24 | 8/10/6 | 33.3% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 17 | 9/5/3 | 52.9% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 2/7/5 | 14.3% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| C41 | Philidor | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 19 | 4/7/8 | 21.1% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 18 | 4/6/8 | 22.2% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 16 | 3/8/5 | 18.8% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 15 | 7/3/5 | 46.7% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 13 | 2/3/8 | 15.4% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 12 | 1/6/5 | 8.3% |
| A34 | English Opening | 9 | 2/6/1 | 22.2% |
| D70 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2004 | Emanuel Berg | 2,587 | chT-SWE 0304 | B78 |
| Jan 2005 | Patrik Lyrberg | 2,577 | chT-SWE 0506 | C10 |
| Jan 2005 | Pontus Carlsson | 2,550 | chT-SWE 0405 | B76 |
| Jan 1994 | Thomas Ernst | 2,540 | chT-SWE 9394 | B78 |
| Mar 2017 | Lars Schandorff | 2,511 | chT-SWE 1617 | C95 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SWE | 1991 | 60 | 25 | 2,308 |
| Gothenburg | 1994 | 28 | 14 | 2,372 |
| Arnold Cup | 1990 | 17 | 9.5 | 2,443 |
| ch-EU U21 | 1986 | 13 | 6 | 2,372 |
| Troll Masters | 1991 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,322 |
| chT-SWE 0304 | 2004 | 11 | 7 | 2,567 |
| Peer Gynt | 1990 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,528 |
| chT-SWE 0102 | 2002 | 11 | 5 | 2,451 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rikard Winsnes's chess games?
408 games by Rikard Winsnes, from Apr 2003 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 Rikard Winsnes has played.
What does Rikard Winsnes play on the first move as White?
Across 211 games with White in our database, Rikard Winsnes opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.g3 (3% of games), 1.c4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rikard Winsnes answers 1...c5 (68% of games), 1...e6 (31% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (98% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games).
What openings does Rikard Winsnes play as White?
As White, Rikard Winsnes's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (37 games, 32.4% win rate); Sicilian (24 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (17 games, 52.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 211 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rikard Winsnes play as Black?
As Black, Rikard Winsnes most often plays: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (19 games, 21.1% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (18 games, 22.2% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (16 games, 18.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 197 games.
What is Rikard Winsnes's FIDE rating?
Rikard Winsnes is currently rated 2,343 in classical chess, 2,348 in rapid and 2,344 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,409 (Mar 2012).
How many games has Rikard Winsnes played?
Our database contains 408 games by Rikard Winsnes, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 132 wins, 164 draws, 112 losses (32.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rikard Winsnes?
408 games by Rikard Winsnes 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.