Prepare against Svend-Erik Wehlast
DNK · World #107,436 classical · FIDE ID 1424548
When preparing against Svend-Erik Wehlast, expect 1.d4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (30% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (92%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Pawn Game as White, 37.5% over 24 games.
Our database contains 139 games by Svend-Erik Wehlast, covering Apr 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Svend-Erik Wehlast's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Svend-Erik Wehlast 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 | 1,708 | 1,744 | Feb 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 139 | 51 | 42 | 46 | 36.7% |
| As White | 73 | 29 | 26 | 18 | 39.7% |
| As Black | 66 | 22 | 16 | 28 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Svend-Erik Wehlast's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Svend-Erik Wehlast's side.
First moves as White (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 58 | 79.5% | 56.9% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 12.3% | 55.6% |
| e4 | 3 | 4.1% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 79% of White games, 56.9% score
- …d5 (48% of these games) — Wehlast usually continues Nf3 (68.4% score)
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Wehlast usually continues Nf3 (45.8% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Wehlast usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 12% of White games, 55.6% score
- …d5 (56% of these games) — Wehlast usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- …Nc6 (22% of these games) — Wehlast usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (11% of these games) — Wehlast usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 8 | 29.6% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 8 | 29.6% | 56.3% |
| e6 | 6 | 22.2% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 11.1% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 23 | 92.0% | 54.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 8.0% | 50.0% |
Svend-Erik Wehlast's chess games
All 139 games by Svend-Erik Wehlast in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2013 - 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: 51 wins, 42 draws, 46 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 24 | 9/9/6 | 37.5% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D04 | Colle System | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| D00 | London System | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A48 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2015 | Ohran Alic | 1,731 | Faxe Dags Open | D94 |
| Oct 2013 | Per Christoffersen | 1,628 | Faxe Eftermiddag B | D04 |
| May 2012 | Lennart Kjeldgaard | 1,614 | Faxe EMT | B00 |
| Apr 2011 | Knud Hansen | 1,599 | Faxe EMT | D05 |
| Apr 2004 | Egon Hansen | 1,597 | ch-FAXE EAST JAELLAND | E61 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faxe EMT | 2013 | 69 | 38 | 1,483 |
| Faxe Eftermiddag C | 2015 | 20 | 8.5 | 1,365 |
| Faxe Eftermiddag B | 2013 | 10 | 5 | 1,560 |
| Faxe Dags Open | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 1,845 |
| ch-FAXE EAST JAELLAND | 2004 | 7 | 4 | 1,580 |
| Faxe Open | 2000 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,476 |
| Faxe anniversity | 2014 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,462 |
| Ostsjaellands Open | 2006 | 6 | 3 | 1,406 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Svend-Erik Wehlast's chess games?
139 games by Svend-Erik Wehlast, from Apr 2013 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 Svend-Erik Wehlast has played.
What does Svend-Erik Wehlast play on the first move as White?
Across 73 games with White in our database, Svend-Erik Wehlast opens with 1.d4 (79% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Svend-Erik Wehlast answers 1...c6 (30% of games), 1...e5 (30% of games), 1...e6 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (92% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games).
What openings does Svend-Erik Wehlast play as White?
As White, Svend-Erik Wehlast's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (24 games, 37.5% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Colle System (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 73 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Svend-Erik Wehlast play as Black?
As Black, Svend-Erik Wehlast most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 66 games.
What is Svend-Erik Wehlast's FIDE rating?
Svend-Erik Wehlast is currently rated 1,708 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,744 (Feb 2025).
How many games has Svend-Erik Wehlast played?
Our database contains 139 games by Svend-Erik Wehlast, covering Apr 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 51 wins, 42 draws, 46 losses (36.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Svend-Erik Wehlast?
139 games by Svend-Erik Wehlast 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.