Prepare against Kim Nygren
CM · Sweden · World #11,603 classical · FIDE ID 1706136
Our database contains 470 games by Kim Nygren, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kim Nygren's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kim Nygren 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 | 2,146 | 2,289 | May 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,275 | 2,275 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,195 | 2,257 | Aug 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 470 | 177 | 87 | 206 | 37.7% |
| As White | 220 | 93 | 40 | 87 | 42.3% |
| As Black | 250 | 84 | 47 | 119 | 33.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kim Nygren's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kim Nygren's side.
First moves as White (220 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 169 | 76.8% | 52.7% |
| d4 | 38 | 17.3% | 46.1% |
| c4 | 5 | 2.3% | 60.0% |
| b3 | 3 | 1.4% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 0.9% | 25.0% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 77% of White games, 52.7% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Nygren usually continues Nf3 (47.1% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Nygren usually continues Nf3 (71.2% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Nygren usually continues d4 (57.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 17% of White games, 46.1% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Nygren usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Nygren usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Nygren usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (101 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 49 | 48.5% | 41.8% |
| e5 | 20 | 19.8% | 55.0% |
| d5 | 14 | 13.9% | 57.1% |
| e6 | 9 | 8.9% | 44.4% |
| Nc6 | 6 | 5.9% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (107 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 62 | 57.9% | 46.0% |
| d5 | 27 | 25.2% | 38.9% |
| f5 | 9 | 8.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 3.7% | 12.5% |
| g6 | 3 | 2.8% | 16.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Kim Nygren's chess games
All 470 games by Kim Nygren in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 177 wins, 87 draws, 206 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 40 | 15/4/21 | 37.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 15 | 7/2/6 | 46.7% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 13 | 9/0/4 | 69.2% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 3/5/4 | 25.0% |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B37 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 17 | 7/0/10 | 41.2% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 14 | 5/6/3 | 35.7% |
| A16 | English Opening | 12 | 1/6/5 | 8.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 1/4/6 | 9.1% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| A78 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2016 | Bartosz Socko | 2,587 | chT-SWE 1516 | A91 |
| Jun 2021 | Dennis Wagner | 2,572 | Titled Tue | C78 |
| May 2021 | Sune Berg Hansen | 2,533 | Titled Tue | B47 |
| Aug 2015 | Hans Tikkanen | 2,521 | Lund CellaVision Cup | C02 |
| May 2021 | Kaiqi Yang | 2,481 | Titled Tue | C16 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 81 | 38 | 2,279 |
| Karlstad Open | 2023 | 19 | 10 | 2,246 |
| Hallstahammar Open | 2004 | 18 | 11 | 2,250 |
| Norrkoeping Easter Open | 2023 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,214 |
| chB-SWE | 2004 | 13 | 6 | 2,247 |
| ch-SWE Elit | 2003 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,314 |
| Gothenburg Open | 2022 | 12 | 8 | 2,211 |
| Gausdal Classics IM | 2003 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,304 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kim Nygren's chess games?
470 games by Kim Nygren, from Apr 2003 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 Kim Nygren has played.
What does Kim Nygren play on the first move as White?
Across 220 games with White in our database, Kim Nygren opens with 1.e4 (77% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kim Nygren answers 1...c5 (49% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (58% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...f5 (8% of games).
What openings does Kim Nygren play as White?
As White, Kim Nygren's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (40 games, 37.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (15 games, 46.7% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (13 games, 69.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 220 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kim Nygren play as Black?
As Black, Kim Nygren most often plays: Sicilian (17 games, 41.2% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (14 games, 35.7% win rate); English Opening (12 games, 8.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 250 games.
What is Kim Nygren's FIDE rating?
Kim Nygren is currently rated 2,146 in classical chess, 2,275 in rapid and 2,195 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,289 (May 2016).
How many games has Kim Nygren played?
Our database contains 470 games by Kim Nygren, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 177 wins, 87 draws, 206 losses (37.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kim Nygren?
470 games by Kim Nygren 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.