Prepare against Oliver Nieminen
Finland · World #41,030 classical · FIDE ID 518280
Our database contains 46 games by Oliver Nieminen, covering Nov 2021 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Oliver Nieminen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Oliver Nieminen 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 | 1,930 | 2,015 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,818 | 1,818 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,946 | 2,035 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 22 | 5 | 19 | 47.8% |
| As White | 25 | 12 | 2 | 11 | 48.0% |
| As Black | 21 | 10 | 3 | 8 | 47.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Oliver Nieminen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Oliver Nieminen's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 92.0% | 47.8% |
| d4 | 2 | 8.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 47.8% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Nieminen usually continues Nf3 (14.3% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Nieminen usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Nieminen usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Nieminen usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 6 | 50.0% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 5 | 41.7% | 40.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 80.0% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Oliver Nieminen's chess games
All 46 games by Oliver Nieminen in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2021 - 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: 22 wins, 5 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B56 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E65 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D25 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Melvin Ral Lustig | 2,200 | Nordic Youth Chess Championships 2026 Group C | B03 |
| Feb 2026 | Hanesh Ravikumar | 1,966 | Nordic Youth Chess Championships 2026 Group C | A20 |
| Jan 2023 | Stefan Soderberg | 1,869 | chT-FIN 1 Gp1 | A08 |
| Jan 2026 | Mykhailo Tkachov | 1,823 | Finnish Youth Chess Championship Finland 2026 | U14 | C60 |
| Jun 2026 | Peric,Toman | 1,777 | World Youth Open U14 2026 | D35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Youth Open U14 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 1,839 |
| ch-EU Union U12 | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 1,469 |
| ch-EU Union U08 | 2020 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,270 |
| Finnish Youth Chess Championship Finland 2026 | U14 | 2026 | 6 | 4 | 1,977 |
| Nordic Youth Chess Championships 2026 Group C | 2026 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,085 |
| chT-FIN Gp2 | 2023 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,780 |
| chT-FIN 1 Gp1 | 2023 | 1 | 1 | 2,269 |
| 34th Heart of Finland Op | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,988 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Oliver Nieminen's chess games?
46 games by Oliver Nieminen, from Nov 2021 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 Oliver Nieminen has played.
What does Oliver Nieminen play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Oliver Nieminen opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Oliver Nieminen answers 1...e5 (50% of games), 1...c5 (42% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (80% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Oliver Nieminen play as White?
As White, Oliver Nieminen's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Oliver Nieminen play as Black?
As Black, Oliver Nieminen most often plays: Italian Game (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Oliver Nieminen's FIDE rating?
Oliver Nieminen is currently rated 1,930 in classical chess, 1,818 in rapid and 1,946 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,015 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Oliver Nieminen played?
Our database contains 46 games by Oliver Nieminen, covering Nov 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 5 draws, 19 losses (47.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Oliver Nieminen?
46 games by Oliver Nieminen 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.