Prepare against Oliver Nilsson
CM · Sweden · World #10,233 classical · FIDE ID 1730177
Our database contains 188 games by Oliver Nilsson, covering Aug 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Oliver Nilsson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Oliver Nilsson 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 | 2,166 | 2,220 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,059 | 2,078 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,063 | 2,063 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 188 | 69 | 19 | 100 | 36.7% |
| As White | 88 | 33 | 7 | 48 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 100 | 36 | 12 | 52 | 36.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Oliver Nilsson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Oliver Nilsson's side.
First moves as White (88 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 68 | 77.3% | 39.7% |
| d4 | 10 | 11.4% | 45.0% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 9.1% | 62.5% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 77% of White games, 39.7% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Nilsson usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Nilsson usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Nilsson usually continues d4 (40.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 11% of White games, 45.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Nilsson usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Nilsson usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Nilsson usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 25 | 55.6% | 44.0% |
| e5 | 14 | 31.1% | 39.3% |
| e6 | 6 | 13.3% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 72.4% | 35.7% |
| d5 | 8 | 27.6% | 37.5% |
Oliver Nilsson's chess games
All 188 games by Oliver Nilsson in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2015 - 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: 69 wins, 19 draws, 100 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 6/1/6 | 46.2% |
| C44 | Italian Game | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E28 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B29 | Sicilian | 13 | 5/1/7 | 38.5% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D78 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | Erik Blomqvist | 2,496 | Stockholm Grand Prix 2025 | C11 |
| May 2025 | J Hector | 2,410 | Halmstad Open | C44 |
| May 2024 | Philip Lindgren | 2,377 | Deltalift Open | D94 |
| Nov 2025 | William Olsson | 2,377 | Stockholm Grand Prix 2025 | B21 |
| Jun 2025 | Lara Schulze | 2,317 | FIDE World Rapid Team | B52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIDE World Bl Team Pool D | 2025 | 13 | 4 | 2,083 |
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2025 | 12 | 6 | 2,091 |
| Schack-SM 2026 | SM-Blixten | 2026 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,077 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 11 | 3 | 2,005 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 11 | 4 | 2,064 |
| Elite Hotels Vaxjo Open | 2026 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,000 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 11 | 4 | 1,900 |
| Gothenburg Kvibergspelen | 2024 | 9 | 3 | 1,986 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Oliver Nilsson's chess games?
188 games by Oliver Nilsson, from Aug 2015 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 Oliver Nilsson has played.
What does Oliver Nilsson play on the first move as White?
Across 88 games with White in our database, Oliver Nilsson opens with 1.e4 (77% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Oliver Nilsson answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...e5 (31% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (72% of games), 1...d5 (28% of games).
What openings does Oliver Nilsson play as White?
As White, Oliver Nilsson's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Italian Game (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 88 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Oliver Nilsson play as Black?
As Black, Oliver Nilsson most often plays: Sicilian (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Italian Game (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 100 games.
What is Oliver Nilsson's FIDE rating?
Oliver Nilsson is currently rated 2,166 in classical chess, 2,059 in rapid and 2,063 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,220 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Oliver Nilsson played?
Our database contains 188 games by Oliver Nilsson, covering Aug 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 69 wins, 19 draws, 100 losses (36.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Oliver Nilsson?
188 games by Oliver Nilsson 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.