Prepare against Nils-Gustaf Renman
IM · Sweden · World #4,214 classical · FIDE ID 1700367
Our database contains 753 games by Nils-Gustaf Renman, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Nils-Gustaf Renman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nils-Gustaf Renman 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 | 2,297 | 2,380 | Jan 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,331 | 2,346 | Apr 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,304 | 2,346 | May 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 753 | 304 | 292 | 157 | 40.4% |
| As White | 380 | 159 | 149 | 72 | 41.8% |
| As Black | 373 | 145 | 143 | 85 | 38.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nils-Gustaf Renman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nils-Gustaf Renman's side.
First moves as White (380 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 341 | 89.7% | 62.0% |
| Nf3 | 29 | 7.6% | 56.9% |
| c4 | 9 | 2.4% | 61.1% |
| b4 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 90% of White games, 62.0% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Renman usually continues Nf3 (61.6% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Renman usually continues c4 (60.5% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Renman usually continues c4 (72.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 8% of White games, 56.9% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Renman usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Renman usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Renman usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (161 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 156 | 96.9% | 56.1% |
| c5 | 3 | 1.9% | 83.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (126 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 63 | 50.0% | 55.6% |
| e6 | 46 | 36.5% | 58.7% |
| Nf6 | 14 | 11.1% | 60.7% |
| f5 | 2 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Nils-Gustaf Renman's chess games
All 753 games by Nils-Gustaf Renman in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 304 wins, 292 draws, 157 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D55 | Indian Defense | 51 | 26/16/9 | 51.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 45 | 11/25/9 | 24.4% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 39 | 23/10/6 | 59.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 34 | 16/12/6 | 47.1% |
| A77 | Benoni Defense | 30 | 10/11/9 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 25 | 9/10/6 | 36.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 20 | 8/9/3 | 40.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 14 | 4/8/2 | 28.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 14 | 7/6/1 | 50.0% |
| E62 | English Opening | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C09 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 49 | 12/22/15 | 24.5% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 46 | 20/13/13 | 43.5% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 46 | 15/20/11 | 32.6% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 22 | 7/8/7 | 31.8% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 21 | 10/6/5 | 47.6% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 21 | 13/5/3 | 61.9% |
| A13 | English Opening | 16 | 6/5/5 | 37.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 16 | 8/5/3 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 10 | 2/6/2 | 20.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 10 | 3/7/0 | 30.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2000 | Lars Degerman | 2,503 | chT-SWE 9900 | D29 |
| Aug 1984 | Joel Benjamin | 2,490 | 2nd Berliner Sommer | E16 |
| Nov 2017 | Evgeny Sveshnikov | 2,480 | Wch Seniors 65 27th | C02 |
| Jan 2000 | Lars Karlsson | 2,470 | chT-SWE 9900 | A92 |
| Jan 1981 | Gyozo Forintos | 2,465 | Eksjo-09 | E20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SWE | 1989 | 161 | 101.5 | 2,470 |
| WchT Seniors 65 | 2024 | 45 | 28.5 | 2,326 |
| Prague Metro | 1979 | 15 | 9 | 2,457 |
| chT-EU Seniors 65 | 2023 | 15 | 9.5 | 2,296 |
| chT-EUR Seniors 65 | 2021 | 15 | 9 | 2,289 |
| Reggio Emilia 23 1980/81 | 1981 | 13 | 10 | 2,549 |
| 33rd World Senior 65+ | 2025 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,320 |
| chT-SWE 0102 | 2002 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,528 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Axel Ornstein (14 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nils-Gustaf Renman's chess games?
753 games by Nils-Gustaf Renman, from Apr 2003 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-Gustaf Renman has played.
What does Nils-Gustaf Renman play on the first move as White?
Across 380 games with White in our database, Nils-Gustaf Renman opens with 1.d4 (90% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nils-Gustaf Renman answers 1...e6 (97% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...e6 (37% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games).
What openings does Nils-Gustaf Renman play as White?
As White, Nils-Gustaf Renman's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (51 games, 51.0% win rate); Slav Defense (45 games, 24.4% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (39 games, 59.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 380 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nils-Gustaf Renman play as Black?
As Black, Nils-Gustaf Renman most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (49 games, 24.5% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (46 games, 43.5% win rate); Slav Defense (46 games, 32.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 373 games.
What is Nils-Gustaf Renman's FIDE rating?
Nils-Gustaf Renman is currently rated 2,297 in classical chess, 2,331 in rapid and 2,304 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,380 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Nils-Gustaf Renman played?
Our database contains 753 games by Nils-Gustaf Renman, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 304 wins, 292 draws, 157 losses (40.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nils-Gustaf Renman?
753 games by Nils-Gustaf Renman 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.