Prepare against Niclas Hedin
Sweden · World #44,570 classical · FIDE ID 1720708
Our database contains 53 games by Niclas Hedin, covering Aug 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Niclas Hedin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Niclas Hedin 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 | 1,915 | 1,985 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,933 | 1,972 | Feb 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,933 | 1,933 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 18 | 9 | 26 | 34.0% |
| As White | 29 | 7 | 4 | 18 | 24.1% |
| As Black | 24 | 11 | 5 | 8 | 45.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Niclas Hedin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Niclas Hedin's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 27 | 93.1% | 27.8% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 93% of White games, 27.8% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Hedin usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Hedin usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Hedin usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …g6 (100% of these games) — Hedin usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 6 | 60.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 40.0% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 53.8% | 57.1% |
| d5 | 6 | 46.2% | 41.7% |
Niclas Hedin's chess games
All 53 games by Niclas Hedin in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2012 - 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: 18 wins, 9 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E33 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D25 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E29 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2022 | Linus Johansson | 2,454 | Malmo Open | A40 |
| Jul 2015 | Christian Salerno | 2,129 | 37th Politiken Cup | C11 |
| Aug 2013 | Henrik Willumsen | 2,127 | 35th Politiken Cup | C90 |
| Jul 2015 | Jacob Abildlund Brorsen | 2,110 | 37th Politiken Cup | A41 |
| Nov 2013 | Alexis Duenas | 1,901 | Stockholm All Saints Open | D37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35th Politiken Cup | 2013 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,014 |
| 37th Politiken Cup | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 2,014 |
| Stockholm Open | 2014 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,997 |
| Schack-SM 2026 | Veteran-SM 50+ | 2026 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,831 |
| Stockholm All Saints Open | 2013 | 4 | 2 | 2,160 |
| Stockholm Summer Nights | 2026 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,720 |
| Malmo Open | 2022 | 3 | 1 | 2,272 |
| Vaxjo Open | 2023 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,044 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Niclas Hedin's chess games?
53 games by Niclas Hedin, from Aug 2012 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 Niclas Hedin has played.
What does Niclas Hedin play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Niclas Hedin opens with 1.d4 (93% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Niclas Hedin answers 1...e6 (60% of games), 1...e5 (40% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (54% of games), 1...d5 (46% of games).
What openings does Niclas Hedin play as White?
As White, Niclas Hedin's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Niclas Hedin play as Black?
As Black, Niclas Hedin most often plays: French: Advance Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Niclas Hedin's FIDE rating?
Niclas Hedin is currently rated 1,915 in classical chess, 1,933 in rapid and 1,933 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,985 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Niclas Hedin played?
Our database contains 53 games by Niclas Hedin, covering Aug 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 9 draws, 26 losses (34.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Niclas Hedin?
53 games by Niclas Hedin 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.