Prepare against Eskil Nilsson
Sweden · World #16,947 classical · FIDE ID 1716220
Our database contains 46 games by Eskil Nilsson, covering Dec 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Eskil Nilsson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Eskil 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 | 2,085 | 2,124 | Feb 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,032 | 2,032 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 10 | 16 | 20 | 21.7% |
| As White | 23 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 21.7% |
| As Black | 23 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 21.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Eskil Nilsson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Eskil Nilsson's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 100.0% | 39.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 39.1% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Nilsson usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Nilsson usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Nilsson usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 88.9% | 43.8% |
| e5 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 100.0% | 35.0% |
Eskil Nilsson's chess games
All 46 games by Eskil Nilsson in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2016 - 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: 10 wins, 16 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C55 | Italian Game | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C09 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E66 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A26 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2020 | Tiger Hillarp Persson | 2,542 | Vaxjo Open | B06 |
| Jul 2019 | Martin Matthiesen | 2,239 | Helsingor Xtracon Open | B31 |
| May 2025 | Carlos Tornberg | 2,210 | Halmstad Open | B53 |
| Jun 2019 | Isak Sjoberg | 2,208 | Deltalift Open | B20 |
| May 2025 | Anton Frank | 2,183 | Halmstad Open | B66 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deltalift Open | 2019 | 14 | 5.5 | 2,120 |
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,064 |
| Vaxjo Open | 2024 | 8 | 1.5 | 2,023 |
| Halmstad Open | 2025 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,270 |
| Gothenburg Open | 2018 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,110 |
| chT2-SWE 0910 | 2010 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,833 |
| Malmo Open | 2021 | 1 | 0 | 2,059 |
| Gothenburg Kvibergspelen | 2019 | 1 | 0 | 1,952 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Eskil Nilsson's chess games?
46 games by Eskil Nilsson, from Dec 2016 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 Eskil Nilsson has played.
What does Eskil Nilsson play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Eskil Nilsson opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Eskil Nilsson answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Eskil Nilsson play as White?
As White, Eskil Nilsson's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Eskil Nilsson play as Black?
As Black, Eskil Nilsson most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Eskil Nilsson's FIDE rating?
Eskil Nilsson is currently rated 2,085 in classical chess, 2,032 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,124 (Feb 2025).
How many games has Eskil Nilsson played?
Our database contains 46 games by Eskil Nilsson, covering Dec 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 16 draws, 20 losses (21.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Eskil Nilsson?
46 games by Eskil 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.