Prepare against Ellen Fredericia Nilssen
WIM · DNK · World #14,608 classical · FIDE ID 1441230
When preparing against Ellen Fredericia Nilssen, expect 1.d4 in 69% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Tarrasch Variation as Black, 19.4% over 31 games.
Our database contains 816 games by Ellen Fredericia Nilssen, covering Feb 2013 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Ellen Fredericia Nilssen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ellen Fredericia Nilssen 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 | 2,110 | 2,209 | Oct 2020 |
| Rapid | 2,176 | 2,176 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,148 | 2,169 | Jan 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 816 | 262 | 202 | 352 | 32.1% |
| As White | 403 | 146 | 105 | 152 | 36.2% |
| As Black | 413 | 116 | 97 | 200 | 28.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ellen Fredericia Nilssen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ellen Fredericia Nilssen's side.
First moves as White (403 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 280 | 69.5% | 51.2% |
| Nf3 | 63 | 15.6% | 44.4% |
| c4 | 28 | 6.9% | 48.2% |
| e4 | 27 | 6.7% | 42.6% |
| a4 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| f3 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 69% of White games, 51.2% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Nilssen usually continues c4 (49.6% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Nilssen usually continues c4 (55.8% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Nilssen usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 16% of White games, 44.4% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Nilssen usually continues b3 (36.8% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Nilssen usually continues b3 (37.5% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Nilssen usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (183 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 122 | 66.7% | 46.7% |
| c5 | 39 | 21.3% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 12 | 6.6% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 7 | 3.8% | 7.1% |
| d5 | 3 | 1.6% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (154 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 77 | 50.0% | 39.6% |
| d5 | 49 | 31.8% | 37.8% |
| e6 | 24 | 15.6% | 31.3% |
| d6 | 3 | 1.9% | 16.7% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Ellen Fredericia Nilssen's chess games
All 816 games by Ellen Fredericia Nilssen in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2013 - Sep 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: 262 wins, 202 draws, 352 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 47 | 16/15/16 | 34.0% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 33 | 15/7/11 | 45.5% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 27 | 10/4/13 | 37.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 24 | 13/7/4 | 54.2% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 22 | 8/5/9 | 36.4% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 19 | 5/6/8 | 26.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 17 | 7/2/8 | 41.2% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 16 | 8/1/7 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 13 | 3/6/4 | 23.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 33 | 13/6/14 | 39.4% |
| C09 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 31 | 6/10/15 | 19.4% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 31 | 10/9/12 | 32.3% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 28 | 6/7/15 | 21.4% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 27 | 7/7/13 | 25.9% |
| C00 | French Defense | 18 | 4/6/8 | 22.2% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 17 | 12/3/2 | 70.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 17 | 8/2/7 | 47.1% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 15 | 4/6/5 | 26.7% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 14 | 3/2/9 | 21.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2024 | Sayantan Das | 2,514 | 1st Bhubaneswar SOA Open | D35 |
| Jan 2021 | Harsha Bharathakoti | 2,509 | Titled Tue | A70 |
| Jun 2019 | Mishra Swayams | 2,493 | Titled Tue | E12 |
| Jun 2022 | Rautela Saksham | 2,480 | Norway Chess Open A | A40 |
| Jun 2025 | Boris A Zlotnik | 2,433 | FIDE World Rapid Team | E46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 126 | 43 | 2,073 |
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2019 | 30 | 16.5 | 2,075 |
| ch-DEN cand | 2022 | 21 | 11 | 2,172 |
| ch-DEN w | 2022 | 17 | 12.5 | 1,881 |
| Wch Blitz w | 2019 | 17 | 6 | 2,158 |
| DM i Lynskak 2026 | 2026 | 15 | 6.5 | 2,174 |
| Copenhagen Bronshoj Open | 2016 | 14 | 5.5 | 1,844 |
| FIDE World Bl Team Pool D | 2025 | 13 | 6 | 2,278 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ellen Fredericia Nilssen's chess games?
816 games by Ellen Fredericia Nilssen, from Feb 2013 to Sep 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 Ellen Fredericia Nilssen has played.
What does Ellen Fredericia Nilssen play on the first move as White?
Across 403 games with White in our database, Ellen Fredericia Nilssen opens with 1.d4 (69% of games), 1.Nf3 (16% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ellen Fredericia Nilssen answers 1...e6 (67% of games), 1...c5 (21% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (32% of games), 1...e6 (16% of games).
What openings does Ellen Fredericia Nilssen play as White?
As White, Ellen Fredericia Nilssen's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (47 games, 34.0% win rate); Slav Defense (33 games, 45.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (27 games, 37.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 403 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ellen Fredericia Nilssen play as Black?
As Black, Ellen Fredericia Nilssen most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (33 games, 39.4% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (31 games, 19.4% win rate); Indian Defense (31 games, 32.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 413 games.
What is Ellen Fredericia Nilssen's FIDE rating?
Ellen Fredericia Nilssen is currently rated 2,110 in classical chess, 2,176 in rapid and 2,148 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,209 (Oct 2020).
How many games has Ellen Fredericia Nilssen played?
Our database contains 816 games by Ellen Fredericia Nilssen, covering Feb 2013 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 262 wins, 202 draws, 352 losses (32.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ellen Fredericia Nilssen?
816 games by Ellen Fredericia Nilssen 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.