Prepare against Niklas Ottenklev
Sweden · World #16,737 classical · FIDE ID 1714210
When preparing against Niklas Ottenklev, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (55%).
Our database contains 75 games by Niklas Ottenklev, covering Apr 2013 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Niklas Ottenklev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Niklas Ottenklev 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 | 2,088 | 2,219 | Dec 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,210 | 2,228 | Oct 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 22 | 17 | 36 | 29.3% |
| As White | 44 | 12 | 8 | 24 | 27.3% |
| As Black | 31 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 32.3% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2008-2026): 146 rated games against 127 different opponents, across 49 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 125 | 45 | 32 | 48 | 36.0% | 2,122 | 2,105 | 9 |
| Rapid | 21 | 15 | 3 | 3 | 71.4% | 1,963 | 2,191 | 6 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 42 | 9 | 11 | 22 | 21.4% |
| Against lower-rated | 77 | 42 | 17 | 18 | 54.5% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs GM · 3 vs IM · 6 vs FM · 3 vs CM · 1 vs WFM.
Tournament wins
1 tournament win from 15 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2,124 | 1,724 |
| 2025 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 2,149 | 1,977 |
| 2023 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1,999 | 1,942 |
| 2021 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1,981 | 1,931 |
| 2020 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2,202 | 2,202 |
| 2019 | 24 | 15 | 3 | 6 | 2,029 | 2,169 |
| 2018 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2,181 | 2,281 |
| 2017 | 26 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 2,038 | 2,115 |
| 2016 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 2,082 | 2,037 |
| 2015 | 20 | 11 | 4 | 5 | 2,134 | 2,281 |
| 2014 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2,108 | 1,994 |
| 2013 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2,243 | 2,129 |
| 2012 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2,229 | 1,989 |
| 2011 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2,204 | 2,471 |
| 2009 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2,251 | 2,011 |
| 2008 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2,104 | 2,304 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Niklas Ottenklev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Niklas Ottenklev's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 33 | 97.1% | 36.4% |
| f4 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 36.4% score
- …c5 (55% of these games) — Ottenklev usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Ottenklev usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Ottenklev usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 3% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Ottenklev usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 7 | 77.8% | 57.1% |
| c5 | 2 | 22.2% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 6 | 54.5% | 58.3% |
| d5 | 5 | 45.5% | 60.0% |
Niklas Ottenklev's chess games
All 75 games by Niklas Ottenklev in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2013 - Oct 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: 22 wins, 17 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 11 | 4/0/7 | 36.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2019 | Jung Min Seo | 2,369 | chT-SWE 1819 Elite | C04 |
| Feb 2015 | Juan Manuel Bellon Lopez | 2,368 | Vaxjo Open | A80 |
| Aug 2015 | Thomas Ernst | 2,349 | Lund CellaVision Cup | C18 |
| Jan 2019 | Axel Ornstein | 2,306 | chT-SWE 1819 Elite | C44 |
| Jan 2019 | Jorgen Magnusson | 2,295 | chT-SWE 1819 Elite | A80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SWE 1920 Superettan | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,229 |
| chT-SWE 1415 Superettan | 2015 | 8 | 4 | 2,140 |
| chT2-SWE 0809 | 2009 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,153 |
| chT2-SWE 1314 | 2014 | 7 | 3 | 2,052 |
| Vaxjo Open | 2017 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,225 |
| chT-SWE 1819 Elite | 2019 | 6 | 3 | 2,308 |
| chT-SWE 1516 Superettan | 2016 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,050 |
| SWE Cup | 2017 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,257 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Niklas Ottenklev's chess games?
75 games by Niklas Ottenklev, from Apr 2013 to Oct 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 Niklas Ottenklev has played.
What does Niklas Ottenklev play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Niklas Ottenklev opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.f4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Niklas Ottenklev answers 1...e6 (78% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (55% of games), 1...d5 (45% of games).
What openings does Niklas Ottenklev play as White?
As White, Niklas Ottenklev's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Ponziani Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 44 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Niklas Ottenklev play as Black?
As Black, Niklas Ottenklev most often plays: Dutch Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Niklas Ottenklev's FIDE rating?
Niklas Ottenklev is currently rated 2,088 in classical chess, 2,210 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,219 (Dec 2015).
How many games has Niklas Ottenklev played?
Our database contains 75 games by Niklas Ottenklev, covering Apr 2013 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 17 draws, 36 losses (29.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Niklas Ottenklev?
75 games by Niklas Ottenklev 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.