Prepare against David Nygren
Sweden · World #19,092 classical · FIDE ID 1704761
When preparing against David Nygren, expect 1.e4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (68% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (56%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Gambit Declined as Black, 6.3% over 16 games.
Our database contains 374 games by David Nygren, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find David Nygren's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Nygren 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 | 2,065 | 2,298 | Mar 2020 |
| Rapid | 2,116 | 2,190 | Sep 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,272 | 2,274 | Apr 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 374 | 127 | 77 | 170 | 34.0% |
| As White | 220 | 89 | 46 | 85 | 40.5% |
| As Black | 154 | 38 | 31 | 85 | 24.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Nygren's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Nygren's side.
First moves as White (220 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 203 | 92.3% | 51.0% |
| d4 | 16 | 7.3% | 46.9% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 51.0% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Nygren usually continues c3 (52.7% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Nygren usually continues d4 (45.1% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Nygren usually continues Nf3 (63.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 46.9% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Nygren usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Nygren usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Nygren usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 39 | 68.4% | 39.7% |
| Nf6 | 11 | 19.3% | 40.9% |
| c5 | 5 | 8.8% | 30.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 35 | 55.6% | 32.9% |
| d5 | 13 | 20.6% | 26.9% |
| f5 | 8 | 12.7% | 18.8% |
| e6 | 6 | 9.5% | 58.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
David Nygren's chess games
All 374 games by David Nygren 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: 127 wins, 77 draws, 170 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 56 | 25/9/22 | 44.6% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 20 | 7/4/9 | 35.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| C10 | French Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 20 | 5/1/14 | 25.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 16 | 1/4/11 | 6.3% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| A89 | Dutch Defense | 10 | 0/4/6 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| D34 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2017 | Jung Min Seo | 2,433 | Vasteras Open | C18 |
| Jan 2001 | Bjorn Ahlander | 2,424 | ch-SWE masters | B07 |
| Sep 2017 | Stellan Brynell | 2,415 | Vasteras Open | A77 |
| Apr 2001 | Emil Hermansson | 2,400 | Skelleftea Solett Open | C01 |
| Jan 1993 | Jan Johansson | 2,395 | Avesta Open | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norrkoeping Easter Open | 2023 | 25 | 10.5 | 2,224 |
| chB-SWE | 2012 | 22 | 6.5 | 2,079 |
| Skelleftea Solett Open | 2001 | 15 | 7.5 | 2,298 |
| Ostersund Storsjodraget Open | 2024 | 14 | 9 | 2,124 |
| ch-SWE masters | 2001 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,139 |
| ch-SWE B2 | 1996 | 13 | 8 | 2,329 |
| ch-SWE qualA | 1997 | 13 | 3.5 | 2,009 |
| chT-SWE 9900 | 2000 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,275 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Nygren's chess games?
374 games by David Nygren, 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 David Nygren has played.
What does David Nygren play on the first move as White?
Across 220 games with White in our database, David Nygren opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games), 1.Nf3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Nygren answers 1...e6 (68% of games), 1...Nf6 (19% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games), 1...f5 (13% of games).
What openings does David Nygren play as White?
As White, David Nygren's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (56 games, 44.6% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (20 games, 35.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (12 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 220 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Nygren play as Black?
As Black, David Nygren most often plays: Benoni Defense (20 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (16 games, 6.3% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (14 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 154 games.
What is David Nygren's FIDE rating?
David Nygren is currently rated 2,065 in classical chess, 2,116 in rapid and 2,272 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,298 (Mar 2020).
How many games has David Nygren played?
Our database contains 374 games by David Nygren, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 127 wins, 77 draws, 170 losses (34.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Nygren?
374 games by David Nygren 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.