Prepare against Joachim Birger Nilsen
IM · Norway · World #1,950 classical · FIDE ID 1506331
When preparing against Joachim Birger Nilsen, expect 1.d4 in 39% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (51% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (59%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 31.8% over 22 games.
Our database contains 560 games by Joachim Birger Nilsen, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Joachim Birger Nilsen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joachim Birger 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 | 2,385 | 2,433 | Jan 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,316 | 2,332 | Nov 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,364 | 2,372 | Oct 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 560 | 254 | 174 | 132 | 45.4% |
| As White | 284 | 138 | 86 | 60 | 48.6% |
| As Black | 276 | 116 | 88 | 72 | 42.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joachim Birger Nilsen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joachim Birger Nilsen's side.
First moves as White (284 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 112 | 39.4% | 63.8% |
| c4 | 79 | 27.8% | 71.5% |
| e4 | 54 | 19.0% | 57.4% |
| Nf3 | 35 | 12.3% | 60.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.7% | 25.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.7% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 39% of White games, 63.8% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Nilsen usually continues c4 (57.3% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Nilsen usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Nilsen usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 28% of White games, 71.5% score
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Nilsen usually continues g3 (63.9% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Nilsen usually continues Nc3 (72.7% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Nilsen usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (118 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 60 | 50.8% | 62.5% |
| e5 | 25 | 21.2% | 40.0% |
| c6 | 12 | 10.2% | 79.2% |
| e6 | 12 | 10.2% | 45.8% |
| g6 | 7 | 5.9% | 64.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (106 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 63 | 59.4% | 60.3% |
| d5 | 28 | 26.4% | 48.2% |
| f5 | 8 | 7.5% | 56.3% |
| g6 | 4 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 2.8% | 83.3% |
Joachim Birger Nilsen's chess games
All 560 games by Joachim Birger 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: 254 wins, 174 draws, 132 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 27 | 19/8/0 | 70.4% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 26 | 14/7/5 | 53.8% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 22 | 7/12/3 | 31.8% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 19 | 7/7/5 | 36.8% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 15 | 7/3/5 | 46.7% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 10 | 7/2/1 | 70.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 8 | 2/6/0 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 28 | 15/6/7 | 53.6% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 1/6/2 | 11.1% |
| A10 | English Opening | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 6/2/0 | 75.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2024 | Etienne Bacrot | 2,683 | Titled Tue Early | B27 |
| Apr 2017 | Eduardo Iturrizaga Bonelli | 2,671 | Titled Tue | A45 |
| Dec 2017 | Matthias Bluebaum | 2,642 | Titled Tue | E11 |
| Dec 2017 | Igor Kovalenko | 2,639 | Titled Tue | A40 |
| Dec 2017 | Yuniesky Quesada Perez | 2,627 | Titled Tue | B40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 69 | 47 | 2,541 |
| ch-NOR | 2016 | 19 | 10.5 | 2,381 |
| Bergen Sommer Open | 2006 | 18 | 9 | 1,252 |
| Bergen Sommer Open B | 2008 | 12 | 5 | 1,062 |
| 1st Cappelle Online Blitz Open | 2021 | 11 | 7 | 2,404 |
| 8th Gibraltar Masters | 2010 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,115 |
| 35th Politiken Cup | 2013 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,330 |
| 34th Politiken Cup | 2012 | 10 | 6 | 2,352 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joachim Birger Nilsen's chess games?
560 games by Joachim Birger 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 Joachim Birger Nilsen has played.
What does Joachim Birger Nilsen play on the first move as White?
Across 284 games with White in our database, Joachim Birger Nilsen opens with 1.d4 (39% of games), 1.c4 (28% of games), 1.e4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joachim Birger Nilsen answers 1...c5 (51% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games), 1...c6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (59% of games), 1...d5 (26% of games), 1...f5 (8% of games).
What openings does Joachim Birger Nilsen play as White?
As White, Joachim Birger Nilsen's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (27 games, 70.4% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (26 games, 53.8% win rate); Indian Defense (22 games, 31.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 284 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joachim Birger Nilsen play as Black?
As Black, Joachim Birger Nilsen most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (28 games, 53.6% win rate); Réti Opening (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 276 games.
What is Joachim Birger Nilsen's FIDE rating?
Joachim Birger Nilsen is currently rated 2,385 in classical chess, 2,316 in rapid and 2,364 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,433 (Jan 2017).
How many games has Joachim Birger Nilsen played?
Our database contains 560 games by Joachim Birger Nilsen, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 254 wins, 174 draws, 132 losses (45.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joachim Birger Nilsen?
560 games by Joachim Birger 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.