Prepare against Christer Nilsson
Sweden · World #91,366 classical · FIDE ID 1777602
When preparing against Christer Nilsson, expect 1.e4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%).
Our database contains 47 games by Christer Nilsson, covering Jun 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Christer Nilsson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christer Nilsson 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 | 1,754 | 1,764 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,687 | 1,750 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,674 | 1,740 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 13 | 11 | 23 | 27.7% |
| As White | 26 | 9 | 4 | 13 | 34.6% |
| As Black | 21 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 19.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christer Nilsson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christer Nilsson's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 92.3% | 45.8% |
| d4 | 2 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 45.8% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Nilsson usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Nilsson usually continues Nf3 (8.3% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Nilsson usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Nilsson usually continues Bg5 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (50% of these games) — Nilsson usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 9 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 87.5% | 42.9% |
| c5 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
Christer Nilsson's chess games
All 47 games by Christer Nilsson in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2023 - 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: 13 wins, 11 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B82 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E60 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2017 | Heinz Kratschmer | 2,003 | WchT Seniors 65 | B36 |
| Apr 2018 | Martti Ranki | 1,942 | chT-EU Seniors 65 | B72 |
| Apr 2018 | Steen Juul Mortensen | 1,940 | chT-EU Seniors 65 | E94 |
| May 2009 | Jorgen Melander | 1,911 | Stockholm Elo Open | B93 |
| May 2009 | Kjell Jernselius | 1,881 | Stockholm Elo Open | E71 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stockholm Elo Open | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 2,061 |
| chT-EU Seniors 65 | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 2,004 |
| Stockholm Open | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 1,824 |
| Hallstahammar Open | 1998 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,123 |
| Taby Scandinavian Open | 2007 | 3 | 0 | 1,887 |
| WchT Seniors 65 | 2017 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,096 |
| chT2-SWE 0809 | 2009 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,866 |
| Rilton Cup-06 1976/77 | 1976 | 2 | 1 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christer Nilsson's chess games?
47 games by Christer Nilsson, from Jun 2023 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 Christer Nilsson has played.
What does Christer Nilsson play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Christer Nilsson opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christer Nilsson answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games).
What openings does Christer Nilsson play as White?
As White, Christer Nilsson's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christer Nilsson play as Black?
As Black, Christer Nilsson most often plays: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Christer Nilsson's FIDE rating?
Christer Nilsson is currently rated 1,754 in classical chess, 1,687 in rapid and 1,674 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,764 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Christer Nilsson played?
Our database contains 47 games by Christer Nilsson, covering Jun 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 11 draws, 23 losses (27.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christer Nilsson?
47 games by Christer Nilsson 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.