Prepare against Stale Nilssen
Norway · World #95,382 classical · FIDE ID 1510959
When preparing against Stale Nilssen, expect 1.c4 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 65 games by Stale Nilssen, covering Jan 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stale Nilssen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stale Nilssen 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 | 1,743 | 1,768 | May 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,686 | 1,701 | Aug 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,682 | 1,730 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 27 | 19 | 19 | 41.5% |
| As White | 31 | 13 | 10 | 8 | 41.9% |
| As Black | 34 | 14 | 9 | 11 | 41.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stale Nilssen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stale Nilssen's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 27 | 87.1% | 57.4% |
| e4 | 2 | 6.5% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 6.5% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 87% of White games, 57.4% score
- …e5 (41% of these games) — Nilssen usually continues Nc3 (65.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Nilssen usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (15% of these games) — Nilssen usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 6% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Nilssen usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 19 | 100.0% | 55.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 100.0% | 45.0% |
Stale Nilssen's chess games
All 65 games by Stale Nilssen in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2016 - Jul 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: 27 wins, 19 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| A17 | English Opening | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| D13 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D33 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2018 | Mattis Mikelsen | 1,886 | ch-Asker CC | B11 |
| Nov 2017 | Torstein Hall | 1,658 | Asker Autumn A | B14 |
| May 2018 | Mikhail Utseth | 1,648 | ch-Asker CC | A22 |
| Oct 2015 | Roar Nydal | 1,601 | Asker Host A | D37 |
| Oct 2016 | Vegard Hole | 1,592 | Asker Autumn A | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asker Autumn A | 2017 | 18 | 12 | 1,626 |
| ch-Asker CC Class A | 2017 | 18 | 11.5 | 1,469 |
| Asker Host A | 2015 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,611 |
| ch-Asker CC | 2018 | 9 | 3 | 1,716 |
| Brokstad Memorial | 2003 | 5 | 2.5 | – |
| chT-NOR Club | 2019 | 3 | 1 | 1,498 |
| Oslo Open | 2019 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,471 |
| chT-NOR Clubs | 2022 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,955 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stale Nilssen's chess games?
65 games by Stale Nilssen, from Jan 2016 to Jul 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 Stale Nilssen has played.
What does Stale Nilssen play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Stale Nilssen opens with 1.c4 (87% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stale Nilssen answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Stale Nilssen play as White?
As White, Stale Nilssen's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (11 games, 54.5% win rate); English Opening (10 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stale Nilssen play as Black?
As Black, Stale Nilssen most often plays: Queen's Gambit (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Stale Nilssen's FIDE rating?
Stale Nilssen is currently rated 1,743 in classical chess, 1,686 in rapid and 1,682 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,768 (May 2024).
How many games has Stale Nilssen played?
Our database contains 65 games by Stale Nilssen, covering Jan 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 19 draws, 19 losses (41.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stale Nilssen?
65 games by Stale Nilssen 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.