Prepare against Niclas Cederqvist
Sweden · World #33,758 classical · FIDE ID 1702076
Our database contains 53 games by Niclas Cederqvist, covering Jan 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Niclas Cederqvist's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Niclas Cederqvist 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 | 1,965 | 1,976 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,931 | 1,963 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,911 | 1,966 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 8 | 22 | 23 | 15.1% |
| As White | 25 | 3 | 13 | 9 | 12.0% |
| As Black | 28 | 5 | 9 | 14 | 17.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Niclas Cederqvist's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Niclas Cederqvist's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 24 | 96.0% | 39.6% |
| c4 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 39.6% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Cederqvist usually continues Nf3 (40.9% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Cederqvist usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …f5 (13% of these games) — Cederqvist usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 4% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Cederqvist usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 12 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
Niclas Cederqvist's chess games
All 53 games by Niclas Cederqvist in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2015 - 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: 8 wins, 22 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D58 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E51 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D13 | Slav Defense | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| C10 | French Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A04 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C09 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2023 | Pia Cramling | 2,455 | Skara Vastgota Open | A48 |
| Nov 2000 | Fredrik Lindgren | 2,318 | chT-SWE 0001 | D02 |
| Mar 2009 | Jorgen Magnusson | 2,295 | chT-SWE 0809 | A88 |
| Jan 2002 | Anders Nylen | 2,263 | chT-SWE 0102 | D85 |
| Oct 2022 | Anders Wengholm | 2,222 | Skara Vastgota Open | D13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SWE 0001 | 2001 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,179 |
| Skara Vastgota Open | 2023 | 9 | 3 | 2,149 |
| chT-SWE 0102 | 2002 | 8 | 4 | 2,222 |
| chT-SWE 0809 | 2009 | 7 | 3 | 2,251 |
| chT-SWE 9900 | 2000 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,302 |
| chT-SWE 0607 | 2007 | 4 | 1 | 2,011 |
| chT-SWE 0506 | 2006 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,052 |
| chT-SWE 0708 | 2007 | 2 | 0 | 1,921 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Niclas Cederqvist's chess games?
53 games by Niclas Cederqvist, from Jan 2015 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 Niclas Cederqvist has played.
What does Niclas Cederqvist play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Niclas Cederqvist opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Niclas Cederqvist answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Niclas Cederqvist play as White?
As White, Niclas Cederqvist's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Niclas Cederqvist play as Black?
As Black, Niclas Cederqvist most often plays: Slav Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate); French Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Attack (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Niclas Cederqvist's FIDE rating?
Niclas Cederqvist is currently rated 1,965 in classical chess, 1,931 in rapid and 1,911 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,976 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Niclas Cederqvist played?
Our database contains 53 games by Niclas Cederqvist, covering Jan 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 22 draws, 23 losses (15.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Niclas Cederqvist?
53 games by Niclas Cederqvist 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.