Prepare against Ulf Wesslen
Sweden · World #32,611 classical · FIDE ID 1705199
Our database contains 71 games by Ulf Wesslen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ulf Wesslen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ulf Wesslen 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 | 1,971 | 2,079 | Jul 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,983 | 2,048 | Nov 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,026 | 2,030 | Jul 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 23 | 15 | 33 | 32.4% |
| As White | 35 | 15 | 7 | 13 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 36 | 8 | 8 | 20 | 22.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ulf Wesslen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ulf Wesslen's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 11 | 31.4% | 68.2% |
| d4 | 11 | 31.4% | 40.9% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 20.0% | 57.1% |
| c4 | 3 | 8.6% | 66.7% |
| f4 | 2 | 5.7% | 25.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 31% of White games, 68.2% score
- …e5 (45% of these games) — Wesslen usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Wesslen usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Wesslen usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 31% of White games, 40.9% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Wesslen usually continues c4 (35.7% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Wesslen usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Wesslen usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 7 | 33.3% | 14.3% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 33.3% | 35.7% |
| c5 | 6 | 28.6% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 44.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Ulf Wesslen's chess games
All 71 games by Ulf Wesslen 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: 23 wins, 15 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E67 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D61 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A08 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A33 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2004 | Mats Welin | 2,242 | Gothenburg Open | B33 |
| Dec 2019 | Julian Francisco Figuero Toro | 2,240 | Ferreira do Alentejo 2nd | B47 |
| Aug 2015 | Vasco Diogo | 2,240 | 3rd Lisbon Check Mate Open | B98 |
| Jan 1993 | Bo Kyhle | 2,235 | Stockholm Open | D97 |
| Jun 2004 | Tobias Loenngren | 2,148 | Gothenburg Open | B54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gothenburg Open | 2023 | 16 | 8.5 | 2,091 |
| Stockholm Open | 1995 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,232 |
| Gothenburg Manhem Elo | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,856 |
| Ferreira do Alentejo 2nd | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 2,163 |
| 3rd Lisbon Check Mate Open | 2015 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,878 |
| 5th Vellmar Open A | 2013 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,746 |
| Manhem Open | 1999 | 7 | 1 | 1,966 |
| Stare Mesto Open | 2005 | 2 | 0 | 1,856 |
Interactive opening tree from all 71 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ulf Wesslen's chess games?
71 games by Ulf Wesslen, 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 Ulf Wesslen has played.
What does Ulf Wesslen play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Ulf Wesslen opens with 1.e4 (31% of games), 1.d4 (31% of games), 1.Nf3 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ulf Wesslen answers 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (44% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games), 1...e6 (22% of games).
What openings does Ulf Wesslen play as White?
As White, Ulf Wesslen's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ulf Wesslen play as Black?
As Black, Ulf Wesslen most often plays: Alekhine Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Ulf Wesslen's FIDE rating?
Ulf Wesslen is currently rated 1,971 in classical chess, 1,983 in rapid and 2,026 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,079 (Jul 2009).
How many games has Ulf Wesslen played?
Our database contains 71 games by Ulf Wesslen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 15 draws, 33 losses (32.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ulf Wesslen?
71 games by Ulf Wesslen 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.