Prepare against Niilo Man Nissinen
FM · Hong Kong SAR China · World #2,973 classical · FIDE ID 30950767
When preparing against Niilo Man Nissinen, expect 1.e4 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 26.1% over 46 games.
Our database contains 606 games by Niilo Man Nissinen, covering Apr 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Niilo Man Nissinen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Niilo Man Nissinen 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 | 2,340 | 2,340 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,160 | 2,160 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,143 | 2,144 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 606 | 226 | 75 | 305 | 37.3% |
| As White | 309 | 125 | 34 | 150 | 40.5% |
| As Black | 297 | 101 | 41 | 155 | 34.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Niilo Man Nissinen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Niilo Man Nissinen's side.
First moves as White (309 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 262 | 84.8% | 42.4% |
| Nf3 | 23 | 7.4% | 60.9% |
| d4 | 15 | 4.9% | 73.3% |
| c4 | 6 | 1.9% | 83.3% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 85% of White games, 42.4% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Nissinen usually continues Nf3 (43.1% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Nissinen usually continues d4 (36.5% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Nissinen usually continues d4 (39.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 7% of White games, 60.9% score
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Nissinen usually continues c4 (87.5% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Nissinen usually continues b3 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Nissinen usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (134 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 95 | 70.9% | 43.7% |
| e5 | 29 | 21.6% | 43.1% |
| c6 | 8 | 6.0% | 68.8% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (98 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 98 | 100.0% | 36.7% |
Niilo Man Nissinen's chess games
All 606 games by Niilo Man Nissinen in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2018 - 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: 226 wins, 75 draws, 305 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 46 | 12/7/27 | 26.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 26 | 12/2/12 | 46.2% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 25 | 9/2/14 | 36.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 18 | 6/1/11 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 17 | 8/2/7 | 47.1% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 31 | 11/1/19 | 35.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 26 | 7/4/15 | 26.9% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 20 | 8/3/9 | 40.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 14 | 4/3/7 | 28.6% |
| E11 | Catalan | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 10 | 1/2/7 | 10.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 2/0/7 | 22.2% |
| A45 | London System | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Manuel Petrosyan | 2,574 | 24th Int. Chess Tournament Spilimbergo 2026 | C84 |
| Jun 2026 | Jumabayev,R | 2,556 | FIDE World Bl Team Pool A | C79 |
| Apr 2026 | Matthew J Wadsworth | 2,532 | 2nd 3-0 Thursday | C03 |
| Aug 2025 | Toivo Keinanen | 2,517 | 6th Paul Keres Rapid | C02 |
| Feb 2026 | Vilka Sipila | 2,492 | MatSK weekend tournament | C54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 263 | 96.5 | 2,131 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 28 | 11.5 | 2,158 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 20 | 8 | 2,128 |
| Wch Blitz | 2022 | 20 | 4 | 2,045 |
| chT-FIN 2025-26 | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,294 |
| Olympiad-44 | 2022 | 10 | 5 | 2,144 |
| 62nd World Juniors | 2025 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,341 |
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2026 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,257 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Niilo Man Nissinen's chess games?
606 games by Niilo Man Nissinen, from Apr 2018 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 Niilo Man Nissinen has played.
What does Niilo Man Nissinen play on the first move as White?
Across 309 games with White in our database, Niilo Man Nissinen opens with 1.e4 (85% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Niilo Man Nissinen answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Niilo Man Nissinen play as White?
As White, Niilo Man Nissinen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (46 games, 26.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (26 games, 46.2% win rate); French: Advance Variation (25 games, 36.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 309 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Niilo Man Nissinen play as Black?
As Black, Niilo Man Nissinen most often plays: Sicilian (31 games, 35.5% win rate); Indian Defense (26 games, 26.9% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (20 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 297 games.
What is Niilo Man Nissinen's FIDE rating?
Niilo Man Nissinen is currently rated 2,340 in classical chess, 2,160 in rapid and 2,143 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,340 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Niilo Man Nissinen played?
Our database contains 606 games by Niilo Man Nissinen, covering Apr 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 226 wins, 75 draws, 305 losses (37.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Niilo Man Nissinen?
606 games by Niilo Man Nissinen 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.