Prepare against Erik Nilsson
DNK · World #24,126 classical · FIDE ID 1409000
Our database contains 81 games by Erik Nilsson, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Erik Nilsson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Erik 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 | 2,024 | 2,182 | Apr 2004 |
| Blitz | 2,061 | 2,086 | Apr 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 18 | 50 | 13 | 22.2% |
| As White | 44 | 9 | 30 | 5 | 20.5% |
| As Black | 37 | 9 | 20 | 8 | 24.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Erik Nilsson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Erik Nilsson's side.
First moves as White (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 44 | 100.0% | 54.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 54.5% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Nilsson usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Nilsson usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Nilsson usually continues e4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 58.3% | 42.9% |
| e6 | 3 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 37.5% | 41.7% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 37.5% | 58.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 18.8% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
Erik Nilsson's chess games
All 81 games by Erik Nilsson in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - 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: 18 wins, 50 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/4/0 | 50.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| D00 | London System | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A81 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B02 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2022 | Robert W Keough | 2,074 | 32nd ch-NATO | C17 |
| Aug 2016 | Ard Dekker | 1,948 | 27th ch-NATO | D85 |
| Oct 2024 | Tonnie Van den Heuvel | 1,839 | 34th NATO Chess | D35 |
| Sep 2019 | Pierre Christen | 1,837 | 30th ch-NATO | D15 |
| Aug 2016 | Gundars Meiers | 1,804 | 27th ch-NATO | A21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27th ch-NATO | 2016 | 7 | 4 | 2,008 |
| 29th ch-NATO | 2018 | 7 | 3 | 1,773 |
| 30th ch-NATO | 2019 | 7 | 4 | 1,985 |
| 31st ch-NATO | 2021 | 7 | 4 | 2,041 |
| 15th ch-NATO | 2004 | 7 | 4 | 2,184 |
| ch-NATO 26th | 2015 | 7 | 4 | 1,953 |
| 32nd ch-NATO | 2022 | 7 | 4 | 1,981 |
| ch-NATO 33rd | 2023 | 7 | 4 | 2,022 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Erik Nilsson's chess games?
81 games by Erik Nilsson, from Jan 2004 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 Erik Nilsson has played.
What does Erik Nilsson play on the first move as White?
Across 44 games with White in our database, Erik Nilsson opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Erik Nilsson answers 1...e5 (58% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...e6 (19% of games).
What openings does Erik Nilsson play as White?
As White, Erik Nilsson's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 44 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Erik Nilsson play as Black?
As Black, Erik Nilsson most often plays: Benoni Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Erik Nilsson's FIDE rating?
Erik Nilsson is currently rated 2,024 in classical chess and 2,061 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,182 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Erik Nilsson played?
Our database contains 81 games by Erik Nilsson, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 50 draws, 13 losses (22.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Erik Nilsson?
81 games by Erik 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.