Prepare against Wissam Pheng
France · World #26,805 classical · FIDE ID 26008505
When preparing against Wissam Pheng, expect 1.c4 in 45% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (58%).
Our database contains 72 games by Wissam Pheng, covering Jan 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Wissam Pheng's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Wissam Pheng 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 | 2,006 | 2,036 | May 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,957 | 1,957 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,906 | 1,914 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 31 | 11 | 30 | 43.1% |
| As White | 40 | 18 | 7 | 15 | 45.0% |
| As Black | 32 | 13 | 4 | 15 | 40.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Wissam Pheng's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Wissam Pheng's side.
First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 18 | 45.0% | 58.3% |
| e4 | 15 | 37.5% | 43.3% |
| d4 | 7 | 17.5% | 64.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 45% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Pheng usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Pheng usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Pheng usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 38% of White games, 43.3% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Pheng usually continues b3 (28.6% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Pheng usually continues exd5 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Pheng usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 62.5% | 60.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 7 | 58.3% | 21.4% |
| d5 | 5 | 41.7% | 50.0% |
Wissam Pheng's chess games
All 72 games by Wissam Pheng in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2010 - 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: 31 wins, 11 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| A10 | English Opening | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2023 | Akaki Iashvili | 2,342 | chT-World Rapid | B03 |
| Apr 2024 | Phileas Mathieu | 2,325 | ch-FRA U26 | B20 |
| Mar 2021 | Gabriela Antova | 2,250 | 1st FIDE World Uni Blitz-A | D02 |
| Aug 2021 | Ahmed Salem Khalil | 2,151 | 54th Biel ATO Open | B42 |
| Jul 2022 | Gyorgy Grimm | 2,146 | EU Universities Rapid | B40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st FIDE World Uni Rapid-D | 2021 | 12 | 7 | 1,994 |
| chT-World Rapid | 2023 | 10 | 5 | 1,943 |
| 1st FIDE World Uni Blitz-A | 2021 | 10 | 5 | 2,250 |
| EU Universities Rapid | 2022 | 8 | 4 | 2,036 |
| 54th Biel ATO Open | 2021 | 7 | 6 | 2,167 |
| 9th Rouen Open | 2016 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,567 |
| ch-FRA U26 | 2024 | 6 | 3 | 2,184 |
| 17th Agneaux St Lo Open | 2016 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,732 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Wissam Pheng's chess games?
72 games by Wissam Pheng, from Jan 2010 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 Wissam Pheng has played.
What does Wissam Pheng play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, Wissam Pheng opens with 1.c4 (45% of games), 1.e4 (38% of games), 1.d4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Wissam Pheng answers 1...c5 (63% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (58% of games), 1...d5 (42% of games).
What openings does Wissam Pheng play as White?
As White, Wissam Pheng's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Snyder Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Wissam Pheng play as Black?
As Black, Wissam Pheng most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Dutch Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Alekhine Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Wissam Pheng's FIDE rating?
Wissam Pheng is currently rated 2,006 in classical chess, 1,957 in rapid and 1,906 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,036 (May 2025).
How many games has Wissam Pheng played?
Our database contains 72 games by Wissam Pheng, covering Jan 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 11 draws, 30 losses (43.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Wissam Pheng?
72 games by Wissam Pheng 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.