Prepare against Whee Ky Ma
FM · NLD · World #4,312 classical · FIDE ID 1007319
When preparing against Whee Ky Ma, expect 1.e4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...c5 (50%).
Our database contains 47 games by Whee Ky Ma, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Whee Ky Ma's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Whee Ky Ma 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 | 2,294 | 2,324 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,313 | 2,324 | Apr 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,282 | 2,329 | Feb 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 25 | 9 | 13 | 53.2% |
| As White | 24 | 18 | 2 | 4 | 75.0% |
| As Black | 23 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 30.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Whee Ky Ma's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Whee Ky Ma's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 83.3% | 85.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 85.0% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Ma usually continues Nc3 (88.9% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Ma usually continues Nc3 (87.5% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Ma usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 17% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Ma usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Ma usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Ma usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 85.7% | 58.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 14.3% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 3 | 50.0% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Whee Ky Ma's chess games
All 47 games by Whee Ky Ma 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: 25 wins, 9 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 8/0/1 | 88.9% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A02 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C25 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E83 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E69 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Edwin Van Haastert | 2,335 | Dieren Open | B46 |
| Jan 1998 | Gert Timmerman | 2,325 | Dieren Open | C27 |
| Jan 1998 | Reiner Odendahl | 2,325 | Dieren Open | B02 |
| Jan 1998 | Jim Dean | 2,315 | Groningen Open | B25 |
| Jan 1998 | Stephane Guedon | 2,305 | Groningen Open | B26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NY IMA President's Day | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,240 |
| Dieren Open | 1998 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,417 |
| ch-Southern California | 2002 | 7 | 4 | 2,421 |
| Groningen Open B | 1995 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,266 |
| 8th Haarlem AKN Open | 1999 | 6 | 4 | 2,315 |
| 38th American Open | 2002 | 4 | 3 | 2,384 |
| Groningen Open | 1998 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,613 |
| USA tt | 2014 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,483 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Whee Ky Ma's chess games?
47 games by Whee Ky Ma, 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 Whee Ky Ma has played.
What does Whee Ky Ma play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Whee Ky Ma opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Whee Ky Ma answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games).
What openings does Whee Ky Ma play as White?
As White, Whee Ky Ma's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (9 games, 88.9% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Bishop's Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Whee Ky Ma play as Black?
As Black, Whee Ky Ma most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Whee Ky Ma's FIDE rating?
Whee Ky Ma is currently rated 2,294 in classical chess, 2,313 in rapid and 2,282 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,324 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Whee Ky Ma played?
Our database contains 47 games by Whee Ky Ma, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 9 draws, 13 losses (53.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Whee Ky Ma?
47 games by Whee Ky Ma 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.