Prepare against Eric Nordin
Sweden · World #81,102 classical · FIDE ID 1711822
When preparing against Eric Nordin, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (86%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Pirc Defense as Black, 39.4% over 33 games.
Our database contains 119 games by Eric Nordin, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Eric Nordin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Eric Nordin 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 | 1,786 | 1,991 | Jul 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,914 | 1,921 | Aug 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,872 | 1,936 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 119 | 42 | 20 | 57 | 35.3% |
| As White | 59 | 19 | 9 | 31 | 32.2% |
| As Black | 60 | 23 | 11 | 26 | 38.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Eric Nordin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Eric Nordin's side.
First moves as White (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 58 | 98.3% | 38.8% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 38.8% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Nordin usually continues Nc3 (47.2% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Nordin usually continues Nf3 (20.8% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Nordin usually continues d4 (31.3% score)
- 1.g3 — 2% of White games, 100.0% score
- …f5 (100% of these games) — Nordin usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 31 | 100.0% | 48.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 12 | 85.7% | 54.2% |
| g6 | 1 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
Eric Nordin's chess games
All 119 games by Eric Nordin in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 42 wins, 20 draws, 57 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 18 | 8/1/9 | 44.4% |
| C59 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 33 | 13/5/15 | 39.4% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A42 | Rat Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A42 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A42 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2006 | Mads Smith Hansen | 2,350 | 21st North Sea Cup | B23 |
| Jul 2016 | Steen Molgaard | 2,078 | Helsingor Xtracon Open | A36 |
| Jul 2006 | Per Wurtz Jacobsen | 2,055 | 21st North Sea Cup | A01 |
| Jul 2007 | Claudia Markgraf | 2,049 | 29th Politiken Cup | B07 |
| Jul 2014 | Mikkel Manosri Jacobsen | 2,030 | 36th Politiken Cup | A36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2018 | 30 | 13 | 1,874 |
| 36th Politiken Cup | 2014 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,011 |
| 33rd Politiken Cup | 2011 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,946 |
| 23rd North Sea Cup | 2008 | 10 | 4 | 1,750 |
| 30th Politiken Cup | 2008 | 10 | 4 | 1,968 |
| 34th Politiken Cup | 2012 | 10 | 4 | 1,793 |
| 35th Politiken Cup | 2013 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,780 |
| 29th Politiken Cup | 2007 | 10 | 5 | 2,070 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Eric Nordin's chess games?
119 games by Eric Nordin, from Jul 2008 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 Eric Nordin has played.
What does Eric Nordin play on the first move as White?
Across 59 games with White in our database, Eric Nordin opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.g3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Eric Nordin answers 1...d6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (86% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games).
What openings does Eric Nordin play as White?
As White, Eric Nordin's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (18 games, 44.4% win rate); Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 59 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Eric Nordin play as Black?
As Black, Eric Nordin most often plays: Pirc Defense (33 games, 39.4% win rate); Modern Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 60 games.
What is Eric Nordin's FIDE rating?
Eric Nordin is currently rated 1,786 in classical chess, 1,914 in rapid and 1,872 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,991 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Eric Nordin played?
Our database contains 119 games by Eric Nordin, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 42 wins, 20 draws, 57 losses (35.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Eric Nordin?
119 games by Eric Nordin 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.