Prepare against Tom Wedberg
GM · Sweden · World #2,709 classical · FIDE ID 1700073
Our database contains 1,353 games by Tom Wedberg, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tom Wedberg's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tom Wedberg 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 | 2,350 | 2,539 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,424 | 2,462 | Aug 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,353 | 508 | 569 | 276 | 37.5% |
| As White | 685 | 302 | 265 | 118 | 44.1% |
| As Black | 668 | 206 | 304 | 158 | 30.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tom Wedberg's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tom Wedberg's side.
First moves as White (685 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 613 | 89.5% | 63.4% |
| c4 | 37 | 5.4% | 71.6% |
| d4 | 32 | 4.7% | 56.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 63.4% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Wedberg usually continues Nf3 (62.2% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Wedberg usually continues Nf3 (65.1% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Wedberg usually continues d4 (64.8% score)
- 1.c4 — 5% of White games, 71.6% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Wedberg usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Wedberg usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Wedberg usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (231 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 186 | 80.5% | 55.9% |
| c5 | 20 | 8.7% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 17 | 7.4% | 35.3% |
| d6 | 6 | 2.6% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (260 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 257 | 98.8% | 51.4% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Tom Wedberg's chess games
All 1,353 games by Tom Wedberg 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: 508 wins, 569 draws, 276 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B89 | Sicilian | 103 | 51/34/18 | 49.5% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 53 | 31/11/11 | 58.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 51 | 20/20/11 | 39.2% |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 42 | 15/21/6 | 35.7% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 30 | 10/17/3 | 33.3% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 30 | 11/10/9 | 36.7% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 24 | 11/8/5 | 45.8% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 24 | 11/5/8 | 45.8% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 21 | 3/15/3 | 14.3% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 18 | 6/8/4 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 94 | 30/44/20 | 31.9% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 70 | 29/29/12 | 41.4% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 48 | 7/24/17 | 14.6% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 28 | 10/10/8 | 35.7% |
| B09 | Modern Defense | 25 | 4/10/11 | 16.0% |
| A62 | Catalan | 24 | 7/10/7 | 29.2% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 24 | 8/11/5 | 33.3% |
| C82 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 23 | 5/12/6 | 21.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 21 | 8/8/5 | 38.1% |
| A33 | English Opening | 19 | 5/11/3 | 26.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2001 | Ivan Sokolov | 2,659 | 09th Sigeman & Co | A70 |
| Jan 1988 | Viktor Lvovich Kortschnoj | 2,640 | Haninge | C14 |
| Jun 2001 | Jan H Timman | 2,620 | 09th Sigeman & Co | C78 |
| Jan 1990 | Alexey Dreev | 2,605 | Reykjavik Open | E32 |
| Aug 1999 | Yuri Yakovich | 2,592 | Scandic Hotels CC | A70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SWE | 2004 | 149 | 84 | 2,464 |
| New York Open | 2000 | 58 | 32 | 2,484 |
| Reykjavik Open | 1990 | 33 | 18.5 | 2,490 |
| Haninge | 1992 | 32 | 12.5 | 2,471 |
| Politiken zt | 1998 | 23 | 12.5 | 2,556 |
| Stockholm Open | 1994 | 23 | 19.5 | 2,652 |
| ch-Nordic | 1987 | 22 | 14 | 2,544 |
| Malmo Schacknytt | 1988 | 20 | 9.5 | 2,394 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Lars Karlsson (26 games) · Ralf Akesson (17 games) · Thomas Ernst (16 games) · Peter Heine Nielsen (13 games) · Axel Ornstein (13 games) · Stellan Brynell (13 games) · Ferdinand Hellers (12 games) · Emanuel Berg (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tom Wedberg's chess games?
1,353 games by Tom Wedberg, 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 Tom Wedberg has played.
What does Tom Wedberg play on the first move as White?
Across 685 games with White in our database, Tom Wedberg opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tom Wedberg answers 1...e5 (81% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (99% of games), 1...d5 (0% of games), 1...e6 (0% of games).
What openings does Tom Wedberg play as White?
As White, Tom Wedberg's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (103 games, 49.5% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (53 games, 58.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (51 games, 39.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 685 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tom Wedberg play as Black?
As Black, Tom Wedberg most often plays: Benoni Defense (94 games, 31.9% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (70 games, 41.4% win rate); Indian Defense (48 games, 14.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 668 games.
What is Tom Wedberg's FIDE rating?
Tom Wedberg is currently rated 2,350 in classical chess, 2,424 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,539 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Tom Wedberg played?
Our database contains 1,353 games by Tom Wedberg, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 508 wins, 569 draws, 276 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tom Wedberg?
1,353 games by Tom Wedberg 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.