Prepare against Michael Nyberg
New Zealand · World #43,382 classical · FIDE ID 4301064
Our database contains 367 games by Michael Nyberg, covering Oct 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Michael Nyberg's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Nyberg 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 | 1,920 | 1,990 | Oct 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,901 | 1,911 | Jun 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,907 | 1,907 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 367 | 159 | 50 | 158 | 43.3% |
| As White | 191 | 76 | 32 | 83 | 39.8% |
| As Black | 176 | 83 | 18 | 75 | 47.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Nyberg's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Nyberg's side.
First moves as White (191 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 104 | 54.5% | 49.5% |
| d4 | 63 | 33.0% | 43.7% |
| c4 | 20 | 10.5% | 52.5% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 54% of White games, 49.5% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Nyberg usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Nyberg usually continues Nf3 (69.0% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Nyberg usually continues d4 (30.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 33% of White games, 43.7% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Nyberg usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Nyberg usually continues c4 (55.0% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Nyberg usually continues Nf3 (22.2% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (95 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 31 | 32.6% | 43.5% |
| c5 | 25 | 26.3% | 68.0% |
| e5 | 20 | 21.1% | 37.5% |
| c6 | 11 | 11.6% | 45.5% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 6.3% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 22 | 47.8% | 56.8% |
| d5 | 19 | 41.3% | 52.6% |
| f5 | 3 | 6.5% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
Michael Nyberg's chess games
All 367 games by Michael Nyberg in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 159 wins, 50 draws, 158 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 19 | 10/1/8 | 52.6% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 11 | 2/0/9 | 18.2% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 8 | 0/3/5 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A17 | English Opening | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D94 | Slav Defense | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| A43 | French Defense | 13 | 5/0/8 | 38.5% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2011 | Russell John Dive | 2,440 | Wellington Mazur Memorial | A23 |
| Aug 2014 | Nicholas Croad | 2,368 | Wellington Mazur Memorial | D94 |
| Nov 2015 | Anthony F Ker | 2,294 | Wellington CC-chA | C02 |
| Jan 2010 | Robert W Smith | 2,289 | 117th ch-NZL | C01 |
| Apr 2012 | Brian Nijman | 2,199 | Wellington CC Summer Cup | C07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellington CC-chA | 2016 | 60 | 20.5 | 1,985 |
| Wellington CC Summer Cup | 2016 | 38 | 25 | 2,073 |
| George Trundle Qualifiers | 2018 | 34 | 13 | 1,913 |
| Wellington Mazur Memorial | 2014 | 27 | 18 | 2,079 |
| ch-North Island | 2021 | 25 | 14 | 1,855 |
| ch-NZL Major Open | 2003 | 21 | 12 | 1,778 |
| Wellington CC Autumn Cup B | 2016 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,113 |
| Wellington Open | 2018 | 18 | 10.5 | 1,942 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Anthony F Ker (20 games) · Russell John Dive (15 games) · William Forster (12 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Nyberg's chess games?
367 games by Michael Nyberg, from Oct 2004 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 Michael Nyberg has played.
What does Michael Nyberg play on the first move as White?
Across 191 games with White in our database, Michael Nyberg opens with 1.e4 (54% of games), 1.d4 (33% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Nyberg answers 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...c5 (26% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (48% of games), 1...d5 (41% of games), 1...f5 (7% of games).
What openings does Michael Nyberg play as White?
As White, Michael Nyberg's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (19 games, 52.6% win rate); Rat Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 191 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Nyberg play as Black?
As Black, Michael Nyberg most often plays: Slav Defense (14 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (13 games, 46.2% win rate); French Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 176 games.
What is Michael Nyberg's FIDE rating?
Michael Nyberg is currently rated 1,920 in classical chess, 1,901 in rapid and 1,907 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,990 (Oct 2015).
How many games has Michael Nyberg played?
Our database contains 367 games by Michael Nyberg, covering Oct 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 159 wins, 50 draws, 158 losses (43.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Nyberg?
367 games by Michael Nyberg 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.