Prepare against Joakim Nilsson
FM · Sweden · World #5,995 classical · FIDE ID 1723383
Our database contains 531 games by Joakim Nilsson, covering Jan 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Joakim Nilsson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joakim 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 | 2,248 | 2,319 | Aug 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,236 | 2,236 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,245 | 2,295 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 531 | 202 | 69 | 260 | 38.0% |
| As White | 273 | 120 | 35 | 118 | 44.0% |
| As Black | 258 | 82 | 34 | 142 | 31.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joakim Nilsson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joakim Nilsson's side.
First moves as White (273 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 176 | 64.5% | 48.9% |
| Nf3 | 55 | 20.1% | 58.2% |
| e4 | 28 | 10.3% | 46.4% |
| h4 | 5 | 1.8% | 60.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 1.5% | 25.0% |
| b3 | 4 | 1.5% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 64% of White games, 48.9% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Nilsson usually continues Nf3 (44.0% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Nilsson usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …g6 (3% of these games) — Nilsson usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 20% of White games, 58.2% score
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Nilsson usually continues c4 (61.1% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Nilsson usually continues b3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (5% of these games) — Nilsson usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (107 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 51 | 47.7% | 45.1% |
| c6 | 36 | 33.6% | 29.2% |
| e5 | 10 | 9.3% | 20.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 4.7% | 70.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 2.8% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (98 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 46 | 46.9% | 41.3% |
| Nf6 | 40 | 40.8% | 36.3% |
| c6 | 8 | 8.2% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 2 | 2.0% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.0% | 25.0% |
Joakim Nilsson's chess games
All 531 games by Joakim Nilsson in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2014 - Aug 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: 202 wins, 69 draws, 260 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Torre Attack | 31 | 12/3/16 | 38.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 30 | 12/4/14 | 40.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 22 | 7/6/9 | 31.8% |
| D00 | London System | 20 | 12/1/7 | 60.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 18 | 9/1/8 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 15 | 7/2/6 | 46.7% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 15 | 5/1/9 | 33.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Indian Defense | 30 | 7/2/21 | 23.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 21 | 8/2/11 | 38.1% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 13 | 1/5/7 | 7.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 12 | 4/0/8 | 33.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 10 | 6/0/4 | 60.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2023 | Paulius Pultinevicius | 2,584 | Titled Tue Early | A48 |
| Apr 2020 | Pavel V. Tregubov | 2,560 | Titled Tue | A46 |
| May 2020 | Martin Petrov | 2,520 | Titled Tue | A46 |
| Sep 2017 | Hans Tikkanen | 2,516 | Vasteras Open | D94 |
| Feb 2023 | Balaji Daggupati | 2,507 | Titled Tue Late | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 326 | 139 | 2,233 |
| Uppsala Young Champions | 2019 | 36 | 18.5 | 2,097 |
| Uppsala Young Champions Open | 2016 | 16 | 9 | 1,986 |
| Gothenburg Open | 2019 | 15 | 9 | 2,160 |
| Speed Chess Super Swiss | 2020 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,297 |
| 17th South Wales Open | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,127 |
| ch-SWE U20 | 2016 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,972 |
| Uppsala IM Gp2 | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,245 |
Interactive opening tree from all 531 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joakim Nilsson's chess games?
531 games by Joakim Nilsson, from Jan 2014 to Aug 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 Joakim Nilsson has played.
What does Joakim Nilsson play on the first move as White?
Across 273 games with White in our database, Joakim Nilsson opens with 1.d4 (64% of games), 1.Nf3 (20% of games), 1.e4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joakim Nilsson answers 1...c5 (48% of games), 1...c6 (34% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (47% of games), 1...Nf6 (41% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games).
What openings does Joakim Nilsson play as White?
As White, Joakim Nilsson's most-played openings in our database are: Torre Attack (31 games, 38.7% win rate); Indian Defense (30 games, 40.0% win rate); Catalan (22 games, 31.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 273 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joakim Nilsson play as Black?
As Black, Joakim Nilsson most often plays: Indian Defense (30 games, 23.3% win rate); Sicilian (21 games, 38.1% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (13 games, 38.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 258 games.
What is Joakim Nilsson's FIDE rating?
Joakim Nilsson is currently rated 2,248 in classical chess, 2,236 in rapid and 2,245 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,319 (Aug 2019).
How many games has Joakim Nilsson played?
Our database contains 531 games by Joakim Nilsson, covering Jan 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 202 wins, 69 draws, 260 losses (38.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joakim Nilsson?
531 games by Joakim 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.