Prepare against Niclas Hjelm
FM · Sweden · World #5,502 classical · FIDE ID 1700502
Our database contains 541 games by Niclas Hjelm, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Niclas Hjelm's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Niclas Hjelm 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 | 2,260 | 2,362 | Nov 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,350 | 2,350 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,308 | 2,355 | Oct 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 541 | 174 | 240 | 127 | 32.2% |
| As White | 256 | 92 | 112 | 52 | 35.9% |
| As Black | 285 | 82 | 128 | 75 | 28.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Niclas Hjelm's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Niclas Hjelm's side.
First moves as White (256 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 149 | 58.2% | 57.4% |
| e4 | 91 | 35.5% | 59.3% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 3.1% | 43.8% |
| c4 | 7 | 2.7% | 64.3% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 58% of White games, 57.4% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Hjelm usually continues c4 (54.5% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Hjelm usually continues c4 (69.1% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Hjelm usually continues c4 (42.9% score)
- 1.e4 — 36% of White games, 59.3% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Hjelm usually continues Nf3 (61.9% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Hjelm usually continues Nf3 (63.3% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Hjelm usually continues d4 (57.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (119 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 63 | 52.9% | 55.6% |
| e5 | 51 | 42.9% | 48.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 2.5% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (114 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 67 | 58.8% | 47.8% |
| Nf6 | 46 | 40.4% | 54.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Niclas Hjelm's chess games
All 541 games by Niclas Hjelm in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 174 wins, 240 draws, 127 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 28 | 13/10/5 | 46.4% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 15 | 4/6/5 | 26.7% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 14 | 2/9/3 | 14.3% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 13 | 6/5/2 | 46.2% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 12 | 6/5/1 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 10 | 3/7/0 | 30.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B66 | Sicilian | 36 | 17/10/9 | 47.2% |
| D16 | Slav Defense | 34 | 7/20/7 | 20.6% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 27 | 4/14/9 | 14.8% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 24 | 6/8/10 | 25.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 14 | 2/8/4 | 14.3% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 14 | 3/5/6 | 21.4% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 13 | 7/3/3 | 53.8% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 2/6/1 | 22.2% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2003 | Jonny Hector | 2,538 | 25th Politiken Cup | B17 |
| Jul 1999 | Erik Van den Doel | 2,528 | Lost Boys Open | D00 |
| Jan 2004 | Juan Manuel Bellon Lopez | 2,501 | chT-SWE 0304 | D00 |
| Oct 2022 | Kaan Kucuksari | 2,482 | chT-SWE 2223 Elite | E74 |
| Jan 1994 | Pal Petran | 2,480 | Budapest FS08 IM | D95 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salongernas Elo | 1999 | 27 | 15 | 2,281 |
| chB-SWE | 2010 | 21 | 9.5 | 2,273 |
| Stockholm | 1998 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,364 |
| Helsingborg B | 1991 | 15 | 8.5 | 2,257 |
| ch-SWE | 1995 | 13 | 3.5 | 2,210 |
| Budapest FS07 IM-B | 2000 | 13 | 8 | 2,386 |
| Budapest FS06 IM | 1993 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,367 |
| Budapest FS08 IM | 1994 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,398 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Niclas Hjelm's chess games?
541 games by Niclas Hjelm, from Apr 2003 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 Hjelm has played.
What does Niclas Hjelm play on the first move as White?
Across 256 games with White in our database, Niclas Hjelm opens with 1.d4 (58% of games), 1.e4 (36% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Niclas Hjelm answers 1...c5 (53% of games), 1...e5 (43% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (59% of games), 1...Nf6 (40% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games).
What openings does Niclas Hjelm play as White?
As White, Niclas Hjelm's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (28 games, 46.4% win rate); Sicilian (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (14 games, 14.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 256 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Niclas Hjelm play as Black?
As Black, Niclas Hjelm most often plays: Sicilian (36 games, 47.2% win rate); Slav Defense (34 games, 20.6% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (27 games, 14.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 285 games.
What is Niclas Hjelm's FIDE rating?
Niclas Hjelm is currently rated 2,260 in classical chess, 2,350 in rapid and 2,308 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,362 (Nov 2016).
How many games has Niclas Hjelm played?
Our database contains 541 games by Niclas Hjelm, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 174 wins, 240 draws, 127 losses (32.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Niclas Hjelm?
541 games by Niclas Hjelm 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.