Prepare against Nils Carlsson
Sweden · World #18,959 classical · FIDE ID 1705300
When preparing against Nils Carlsson, expect 1.e4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 37 games by Nils Carlsson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nils Carlsson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nils Carlsson 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 | 2,066 | 2,233 | May 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,052 | 2,233 | Mar 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,943 | 2,233 | Apr 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 8 | 17 | 12 | 21.6% |
| As White | 19 | 5 | 11 | 3 | 26.3% |
| As Black | 18 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 16.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nils Carlsson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nils Carlsson's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 89.5% | 55.9% |
| g3 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 55.9% score
- …c5 (59% of these games) — Carlsson usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Carlsson usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (6% of these games) — Carlsson usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
- 1.g3 — 5% of White games, 0.0% score
- …g6 (100% of these games) — Carlsson usually continues Bg2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 5 | 62.5% | 20.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Nils Carlsson's chess games
All 37 games by Nils Carlsson in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 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: 8 wins, 17 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C66 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A55 | Old Indian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Anders Nylen | 2,225 | ch-SWE qualB | D58 |
| Jan 1997 | Felix Nordstrom | 2,195 | ch-SWE qualB | A08 |
| Jan 2004 | Ragnar Nystrom | 2,098 | 33rd Rilton Cup | C00 |
| Dec 2003 | Stefan Bodin | 2,004 | 33rd Rilton Cup | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SWE qualB | 1997 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,237 |
| ch-SWE Class 2 | 1974 | 9 | 4.5 | – |
| 33rd Rilton Cup | 2004 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,167 |
| 28th Pardubice Czech Open B | 2017 | 3 | 1 | 1,832 |
| Taby Open | 1991 | 2 | 1 | 2,215 |
| Stockholm Spangbergs Memorial | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 2,068 |
| Hasselbacken Open | 2016 | 1 | 0 | 1,678 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nils Carlsson's chess games?
37 games by Nils Carlsson, from Apr 2003 to Jul 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 Carlsson has played.
What does Nils Carlsson play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Nils Carlsson opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.g3 (5% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nils Carlsson answers 1...e5 (63% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Nils Carlsson play as White?
As White, Nils Carlsson's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Rossolimo (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nils Carlsson play as Black?
As Black, Nils Carlsson most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Nils Carlsson's FIDE rating?
Nils Carlsson is currently rated 2,066 in classical chess, 2,052 in rapid and 1,943 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,233 (May 2016).
How many games has Nils Carlsson played?
Our database contains 37 games by Nils Carlsson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 17 draws, 12 losses (21.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nils Carlsson?
37 games by Nils Carlsson 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.