Prepare against Ulf Wallgren
Sweden · World #22,338 classical · FIDE ID 1706527
When preparing against Ulf Wallgren, expect 1.e4 in 82% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (47%).
Our database contains 143 games by Ulf Wallgren, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ulf Wallgren's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ulf Wallgren 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 | 2,038 | 2,184 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,057 | 2,124 | Nov 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,937 | 1,983 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 143 | 45 | 44 | 54 | 31.5% |
| As White | 76 | 31 | 20 | 25 | 40.8% |
| As Black | 67 | 14 | 24 | 29 | 20.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ulf Wallgren's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ulf Wallgren's side.
First moves as White (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 62 | 81.6% | 54.8% |
| f4 | 5 | 6.6% | 30.0% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 6.6% | 40.0% |
| d4 | 4 | 5.3% | 87.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 82% of White games, 54.8% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Wallgren usually continues Nf3 (47.2% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Wallgren usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Wallgren usually continues d4 (54.5% score)
- 1.f4 — 7% of White games, 30.0% score
- …d5 (80% of these games) — Wallgren usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Wallgren usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 53.1% | 47.1% |
| d5 | 6 | 18.8% | 8.3% |
| e6 | 5 | 15.6% | 60.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 12.5% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 9 | 47.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 36.8% | 28.6% |
| f5 | 2 | 10.5% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
Ulf Wallgren's chess games
All 143 games by Ulf Wallgren 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: 45 wins, 44 draws, 54 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B66 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A96 | Horwitz Defense | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A96 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2000 | Vaszilij Sikula | 2,395 | Budapest WFG Open | B00 |
| Jan 2012 | Inna Agrest | 2,345 | chT-SWE 1112 | C78 |
| Jul 2009 | Anna Gasik | 2,216 | 7th Warsaw Najdorf Memorial Open A | B25 |
| Jul 2016 | Sergej Krefenstein | 2,202 | Berlin Kreuzberg Open | B33 |
| Jul 2016 | Thomas Kohler | 2,194 | Berlin Kreuzberg Open | C34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berlin Werner Ott Open | 2012 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,260 |
| 7th Warsaw Najdorf Memorial Open A | 2009 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,033 |
| Szombathely Open | 2004 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,277 |
| 3rd Lubawka Open | 2008 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,032 |
| Berlin Kreuzberg Open | 2016 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,192 |
| Berlin Spring Open A | 2014 | 7 | 4 | 2,168 |
| 28th Pardubice Czech Open B | 2017 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,974 |
| West Coast Chess Open by Mediegymnasiet | 2026 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,042 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ulf Wallgren's chess games?
143 games by Ulf Wallgren, 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 Ulf Wallgren has played.
What does Ulf Wallgren play on the first move as White?
Across 76 games with White in our database, Ulf Wallgren opens with 1.e4 (82% of games), 1.f4 (7% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ulf Wallgren answers 1...c5 (53% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games), 1...e6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (47% of games), 1...Nf6 (37% of games), 1...f5 (11% of games).
What openings does Ulf Wallgren play as White?
As White, Ulf Wallgren's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 18.2% win rate); French: Advance Variation (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Modern Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 76 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ulf Wallgren play as Black?
As Black, Ulf Wallgren most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Horwitz Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 67 games.
What is Ulf Wallgren's FIDE rating?
Ulf Wallgren is currently rated 2,038 in classical chess, 2,057 in rapid and 1,937 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,184 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Ulf Wallgren played?
Our database contains 143 games by Ulf Wallgren, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 45 wins, 44 draws, 54 losses (31.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ulf Wallgren?
143 games by Ulf Wallgren 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.