Prepare against Patrik 1968 Nilsson
Sweden · World #25,985 classical · FIDE ID 1708112
Our database contains 52 games by Patrik 1968 Nilsson, covering Apr 2006 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Patrik 1968 Nilsson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Patrik 1968 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 | 2,011 | 2,086 | Oct 2013 |
| Rapid | 1,921 | 2,086 | May 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,949 | 2,042 | Jul 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 15 | 9 | 28 | 28.8% |
| As White | 28 | 10 | 5 | 13 | 35.7% |
| As Black | 24 | 5 | 4 | 15 | 20.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 27 | 96.4% | 44.4% |
| b3 | 1 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 44.4% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Nilsson usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (26% of these games) — Nilsson usually continues d4 (42.9% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Nilsson usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- 1.b3 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Nilsson usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 2 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 50.0% | 21.4% |
| f5 | 4 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 21.4% | 33.3% |
Patrik 1968 Nilsson's chess games
All 52 games by Patrik 1968 Nilsson in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2006 - 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, 9 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A24 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2017 | Tom Rydstrom | 2,312 | Deltalift Open | B42 |
| Jul 2019 | Eero Valkama | 2,286 | Helsingor Xtracon Open | C54 |
| May 2017 | Simon Silseth | 2,254 | Deltalift Open | B75 |
| May 2014 | Anders 1976 Nilsson | 2,214 | Deltalift Open | A80 |
| May 2016 | Denis Wallin | 2,184 | Deltalift Open | A01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deltalift Open | 2019 | 14 | 6 | 2,208 |
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2019 | 10 | 6 | 2,159 |
| 12th Prague Summer Open | 2025 | 7 | 3 | 2,101 |
| chT2-SWE 1314 | 2014 | 7 | 1 | 1,891 |
| Malmo Open | 2018 | 5 | 0.5 | 2,028 |
| Vaxjo Open | 2018 | 4 | 1 | 2,074 |
| Summer Prague Open 2026 | 2026 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,933 |
| chT-SWE 1920 Elite | 2020 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,052 |
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Where can I find Patrik 1968 Nilsson's chess games?
52 games by Patrik 1968 Nilsson, from Apr 2006 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 Patrik 1968 Nilsson has played.
What does Patrik 1968 Nilsson play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Patrik 1968 Nilsson opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.b3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Patrik 1968 Nilsson answers 1...e5 (33% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games), 1...g6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...f5 (29% of games), 1...d6 (21% of games).
What openings does Patrik 1968 Nilsson play as White?
As White, Patrik 1968 Nilsson's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Patrik 1968 Nilsson play as Black?
As Black, Patrik 1968 Nilsson most often plays: Dutch Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Patrik 1968 Nilsson's FIDE rating?
Patrik 1968 Nilsson is currently rated 2,011 in classical chess, 1,921 in rapid and 1,949 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,086 (Oct 2013).
How many games has Patrik 1968 Nilsson played?
Our database contains 52 games by Patrik 1968 Nilsson, covering Apr 2006 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 9 draws, 28 losses (28.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Patrik 1968 Nilsson?
52 games by Patrik 1968 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.