Prepare against Nils Bergman
Sweden · World #11,162 classical · FIDE ID 1772007
Our database contains 32 games by Nils Bergman, covering Jun 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Nils Bergman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nils Bergman 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 | 2,152 | 2,152 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,886 | 1,886 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,937 | 1,937 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 15 | 7 | 10 | 46.9% |
| As White | 17 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 41.2% |
| As Black | 15 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 53.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nils Bergman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nils Bergman's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 94.1% | 59.4% |
| d4 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 59.4% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Bergman usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Bergman usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Bergman usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 0.0% score
- …g6 (100% of these games) — Bergman usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 4 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 33.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 83.3% | 90.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Nils Bergman's chess games
All 32 games by Nils Bergman in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2022 - 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: 15 wins, 7 draws, 10 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C83 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B67 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A19 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Oliver Nilsson | 2,195 | Schack-SM 2026 | Mästarklassen | D20 |
| Jul 2026 | Toni Soppela | 2,093 | Schack-SM 2026 | Mästarklassen | C92 |
| Jun 2026 | David Nygren | 2,073 | Schack-SM 2026 | Mästarklassen | D26 |
| Jul 2026 | Kovacevic,Radmila | 2,061 | Stockholm Summer Nights | C00 |
| Jun 2026 | Johannes Lindvall | 2,057 | Schack-SM 2026 | Mästarklassen | C92 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stockholm Summer Nights | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,154 |
| Schack-SM 2026 | Mästarklassen | 2026 | 7 | 5 | 2,290 |
| Uppsala Open | 2023 | 7 | 5 | 1,864 |
| Tyresö Open 2026 | 2026 | 3 | 1 | 2,316 |
| Swedish Team Championships 2025 | Superettan 2025 | 2026 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,207 |
| Schack-SM 2026|Mästarklassen | 2026 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,862 |
| Vaxjo Open | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 2,076 |
| 53rd Rilton Cup 2025-26 | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1,954 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nils Bergman's chess games?
32 games by Nils Bergman, from Jun 2022 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 Nils Bergman has played.
What does Nils Bergman play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Nils Bergman opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nils Bergman answers 1...e6 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (83% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games).
What openings does Nils Bergman play as White?
As White, Nils Bergman's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (3 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nils Bergman play as Black?
As Black, Nils Bergman most often plays: Queen's Gambit Accepted (5 games, 80.0% win rate); English Opening: Mikenas Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Attack (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Nils Bergman's FIDE rating?
Nils Bergman is currently rated 2,152 in classical chess, 1,886 in rapid and 1,937 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,152 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Nils Bergman played?
Our database contains 32 games by Nils Bergman, covering Jun 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 7 draws, 10 losses (46.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nils Bergman?
32 games by Nils Bergman 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.