Prepare against Karl Nyman
Finland · World #32,771 classical · FIDE ID 515299
When preparing against Karl Nyman, expect 1.Nf3 in 63% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 34 games by Karl Nyman, covering Oct 2025 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Karl Nyman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Karl Nyman 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 | 1,970 | 2,005 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 6 | 16 | 12 | 17.6% |
| As White | 16 | 4 | 9 | 3 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 18 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 11.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Karl Nyman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Karl Nyman's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 10 | 62.5% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 6 | 37.5% | 58.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 63% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Nyman usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …f5 (30% of these games) — Nyman usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Nyman usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 38% of White games, 58.3% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Nyman usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Nyman usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …h6 (17% of these games) — Nyman usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 6 | 85.7% | 41.7% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Karl Nyman's chess games
All 34 games by Karl Nyman in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2025 - 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: 6 wins, 16 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| E67 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A88 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D71 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D92 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1999 | Lev P. Savolainen | 2,190 | chT1C-FIN 9900 | D97 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-FIN | 1992 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,151 |
| Salo We SalSK Open | 1992 | 5 | 2 | 2,160 |
| chT1C-FIN 9900 | 1999 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,456 |
| chT-FIN Division-C | 1998 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,170 |
| chT-FIN 1div C 9798 | 1997 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,965 |
| chT-FIN1C 0708 Lower | 2008 | 1 | 0 | – |
| chT-FIN 1C 0001 | 2001 | 1 | 0 | 1,933 |
| Helsinki We SKF Open | 1986 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,440 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Karl Nyman's chess games?
34 games by Karl Nyman, from Oct 2025 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 Karl Nyman has played.
What does Karl Nyman play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Karl Nyman opens with 1.Nf3 (63% of games), 1.c4 (38% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Karl Nyman answers 1...e6 (86% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Karl Nyman play as White?
As White, Karl Nyman's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Dutch Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Karl Nyman play as Black?
As Black, Karl Nyman most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Karl Nyman's FIDE rating?
Karl Nyman is currently rated 1,970 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,005 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Karl Nyman played?
Our database contains 34 games by Karl Nyman, covering Oct 2025 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 6 wins, 16 draws, 12 losses (17.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Karl Nyman?
34 games by Karl Nyman 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.