Prepare against Nils-Jakob Schjelderup
Norway · World #72,951 classical · FIDE ID 1504126
When preparing against Nils-Jakob Schjelderup, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (69%).
Our database contains 126 games by Nils-Jakob Schjelderup, covering Oct 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Nils-Jakob Schjelderup's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nils-Jakob Schjelderup 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 | 1,811 | 2,078 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,806 | 1,827 | Oct 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,708 | 1,827 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 126 | 43 | 29 | 54 | 34.1% |
| As White | 64 | 25 | 14 | 25 | 39.1% |
| As Black | 62 | 18 | 15 | 29 | 29.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nils-Jakob Schjelderup's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nils-Jakob Schjelderup's side.
First moves as White (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 60 | 93.8% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 4.7% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Schjelderup usually continues Nf3 (40.6% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Schjelderup usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (10% of these games) — Schjelderup usually continues exd5 (41.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Schjelderup usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 23 | 82.1% | 41.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 10.7% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 69.2% | 27.8% |
| f5 | 3 | 11.5% | 16.7% |
| d6 | 3 | 11.5% | 83.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
Nils-Jakob Schjelderup's chess games
All 126 games by Nils-Jakob Schjelderup in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 43 wins, 29 draws, 54 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B79 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A96 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2003 | Ragnar Edvardsen | 2,092 | 25th Politiken Cup | B79 |
| Apr 2014 | Stein Jensen | 2,061 | Narvik Rallarsjakken A | B09 |
| Jul 2003 | Bart Stam | 2,058 | 25th Politiken Cup | B51 |
| Jul 2003 | Miriam F Olsen | 2,036 | 25th Politiken Cup | B76 |
| Feb 2011 | Odd Erling Mikalsen | 1,989 | chT-NOR Nord | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25th Politiken Cup | 2003 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,078 |
| Tromsoesjakken Open | 2003 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,699 |
| chT-NOR Nord | 2012 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,022 |
| Landsturneringen 2026 | Klasse 1 | 2026 | 9 | 3 | 1,681 |
| 5th Oslo Sveins Open | 2012 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,862 |
| Tromsoesjakken A | 2002 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,751 |
| chT-NOR middle | 2000 | 6 | 4.5 | – |
| ch-NOR M2 | 1997 | 6 | 4 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nils-Jakob Schjelderup's chess games?
126 games by Nils-Jakob Schjelderup, from Oct 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-Jakob Schjelderup has played.
What does Nils-Jakob Schjelderup play on the first move as White?
Across 64 games with White in our database, Nils-Jakob Schjelderup opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nils-Jakob Schjelderup answers 1...c5 (82% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...f5 (12% of games), 1...d6 (12% of games).
What openings does Nils-Jakob Schjelderup play as White?
As White, Nils-Jakob Schjelderup's most-played openings in our database are: French: Advance Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Pirc Defense (5 games, 80.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 64 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nils-Jakob Schjelderup play as Black?
As Black, Nils-Jakob Schjelderup most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (7 games, 42.9% win rate); King's Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 62 games.
What is Nils-Jakob Schjelderup's FIDE rating?
Nils-Jakob Schjelderup is currently rated 1,811 in classical chess, 1,806 in rapid and 1,708 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,078 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Nils-Jakob Schjelderup played?
Our database contains 126 games by Nils-Jakob Schjelderup, covering Oct 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 43 wins, 29 draws, 54 losses (34.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nils-Jakob Schjelderup?
126 games by Nils-Jakob Schjelderup 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.