Prepare against Jarle Nilsen
Norway · World #50,501 classical · FIDE ID 1506382
Our database contains 51 games by Jarle Nilsen, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jarle Nilsen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jarle Nilsen 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 | 1,891 | 1,900 | Dec 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,843 | 1,863 | Dec 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,911 | 1,926 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 19 | 9 | 23 | 37.3% |
| As White | 26 | 13 | 4 | 9 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 25 | 6 | 5 | 14 | 24.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 22 | 84.6% | 54.5% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 15.4% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 85% of White games, 54.5% score
- …Nf6 (68% of these games) — Nilsen usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Nilsen usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Nilsen usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 15% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Nilsen usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Nilsen usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Nilsen usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 53.8% | 28.6% |
| d5 | 3 | 23.1% | 83.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 15.4% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 50.0% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
Jarle Nilsen's chess games
All 51 games by Jarle Nilsen in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2006 - 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: 19 wins, 9 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| D78 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D28 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A41 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D94 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2005 | Anders Forberg | 2,031 | Kragero Open | A22 |
| Nov 2005 | Hans-Inge Kongevold | 1,960 | Kragero Open | A80 |
| Apr 2007 | Steven G Barr | 1,915 | Gausdal Classics Elo Open | E61 |
| Feb 2019 | Mathias Unneland | 1,890 | Kragero Open | A48 |
| Sep 2017 | Andreas Sebastian | 1,843 | Kragero Grand Prix A | E11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gausdal Classics Elo Open | 2007 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,687 |
| ch-NOR Open | 2006 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,031 |
| Gausdal Byggern Masters | 2005 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,945 |
| Kragero Open | 2019 | 8 | 3 | 1,963 |
| ch-NOR qual-A | 2007 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,739 |
| chB-NOR | 2006 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,826 |
| Sandefjord MGP | 2003 | 2 | 0 | 1,505 |
| Kragero Grand Prix A | 2017 | 1 | 1 | 2,243 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jarle Nilsen's chess games?
51 games by Jarle Nilsen, from Jan 2006 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 Jarle Nilsen has played.
What does Jarle Nilsen play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Jarle Nilsen opens with 1.d4 (85% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jarle Nilsen answers 1...c5 (54% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games), 1...d6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...g6 (33% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games).
What openings does Jarle Nilsen play as White?
As White, Jarle Nilsen's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jarle Nilsen play as Black?
As Black, Jarle Nilsen most often plays: Modern Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Jarle Nilsen's FIDE rating?
Jarle Nilsen is currently rated 1,891 in classical chess, 1,843 in rapid and 1,911 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,900 (Dec 2024).
How many games has Jarle Nilsen played?
Our database contains 51 games by Jarle Nilsen, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 9 draws, 23 losses (37.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jarle Nilsen?
51 games by Jarle Nilsen 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.