Prepare against Patrik 1978 Nilsson
Sweden · World #15,705 classical · FIDE ID 1708171
When preparing against Patrik 1978 Nilsson, expect 1.e4 in 65% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (96%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: London System as White, 35.7% over 28 games.
Our database contains 205 games by Patrik 1978 Nilsson, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Patrik 1978 Nilsson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Patrik 1978 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 | 2,098 | 2,256 | Sep 2020 |
| Rapid | 2,062 | 2,133 | Aug 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,135 | 2,158 | Dec 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 205 | 86 | 42 | 77 | 42.0% |
| As White | 106 | 45 | 22 | 39 | 42.5% |
| As Black | 99 | 41 | 20 | 38 | 41.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Patrik 1978 Nilsson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Patrik 1978 Nilsson's side.
First moves as White (106 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 69 | 65.1% | 58.7% |
| d4 | 32 | 30.2% | 45.3% |
| f4 | 3 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 65% of White games, 58.7% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Nilsson usually continues c3 (73.3% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Nilsson usually continues Nf3 (54.2% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Nilsson usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 30% of White games, 45.3% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Nilsson usually continues Bf4 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Nilsson usually continues Bf4 (45.8% score)
- …g6 (3% of these games) — Nilsson usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 27 | 90.0% | 48.1% |
| d6 | 3 | 10.0% | 83.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 45 | 95.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
Patrik 1978 Nilsson's chess games
All 205 games by Patrik 1978 Nilsson 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: 86 wins, 42 draws, 77 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 28 | 10/3/15 | 35.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 15 | 9/4/2 | 60.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 54 | 22/9/23 | 40.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| A87 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2020 | Milton Pantzar | 2,418 | Vaxjo Open | A85 |
| Dec 2016 | Ralf Akesson | 2,417 | Malmo Open | B22 |
| May 2014 | Kaare Hove Kristensen | 2,350 | Deltalift Open | B27 |
| May 2017 | Ari Ziegler | 2,317 | Deltalift Open | B08 |
| May 2017 | Kaan Kucuksari | 2,310 | Deltalift Open | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deltalift Open | 2024 | 31 | 17.5 | 2,232 |
| Vaxjo Open | 2022 | 24 | 13.5 | 2,250 |
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2018 | 20 | 11 | 2,181 |
| SWE-ch Blitz | 2021 | 13 | 7 | 2,092 |
| 33rd Politiken Cup | 2011 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,066 |
| 34th Politiken Cup | 2012 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,977 |
| Prague Holiday M11 | 2015 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,314 |
| Schack-SM 2026 | SM-Blixten | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,191 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Patrik 1978 Nilsson's chess games?
205 games by Patrik 1978 Nilsson, 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 Patrik 1978 Nilsson has played.
What does Patrik 1978 Nilsson play on the first move as White?
Across 106 games with White in our database, Patrik 1978 Nilsson opens with 1.e4 (65% of games), 1.d4 (30% of games), 1.f4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Patrik 1978 Nilsson answers 1...e6 (90% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (96% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games).
What openings does Patrik 1978 Nilsson play as White?
As White, Patrik 1978 Nilsson's most-played openings in our database are: London System (28 games, 35.7% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (15 games, 60.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 106 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Patrik 1978 Nilsson play as Black?
As Black, Patrik 1978 Nilsson most often plays: Dutch Defense (54 games, 40.7% win rate); French: Classical Variation (10 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening: Dutch Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 99 games.
What is Patrik 1978 Nilsson's FIDE rating?
Patrik 1978 Nilsson is currently rated 2,098 in classical chess, 2,062 in rapid and 2,135 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,256 (Sep 2020).
How many games has Patrik 1978 Nilsson played?
Our database contains 205 games by Patrik 1978 Nilsson, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 86 wins, 42 draws, 77 losses (42.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Patrik 1978 Nilsson?
205 games by Patrik 1978 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.