Prepare against Steinar Nilssen
Norway · World #114,740 classical · FIDE ID 1525620
When preparing against Steinar Nilssen, expect 1.d4 in 67% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 30 games by Steinar Nilssen, covering May 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Steinar Nilssen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Steinar 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 | 1,688 | 1,696 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,653 | 1,653 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,447 | 1,622 | Jun 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 9 | 7 | 14 | 30.0% |
| As White | 15 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 26.7% |
| As Black | 15 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Steinar Nilssen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Steinar Nilssen's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 10 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 4 | 26.7% | 25.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 67% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Nilssen usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Nilssen usually continues Bf4 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Nilssen usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 27% of White games, 25.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Nilssen usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Nilssen usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Nilssen usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 62.5% | 60.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 25.0% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 20.0% |
Steinar Nilssen's chess games
All 30 games by Steinar Nilssen in the Chess.ceo database (May 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: 9 wins, 7 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C44 | King's Knight Opening: Konstantinopolsky | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D70 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D74 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2016 | Hans-Georg Dittrich | 1,795 | Helsingor Xtracon Open | A45 |
| Jul 2017 | Tommy Hansen | 1,785 | Helsingor Xtracon Open | B43 |
| Jul 2017 | Jerlow Lytomt Jacobsen | 1,415 | Helsingor Xtracon Open | D02 |
| Jul 2017 | Oyvind Hjornevik | 1,365 | Helsingor Xtracon Open | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2017 | 20 | 8 | 1,690 |
| Fauske CC-ch | 2018 | 5 | 3 | 1,380 |
| ch-Helgeland & Salten Region | 2018 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,418 |
| ch-NOR Class 2 | 2018 | 1 | 0 | 1,276 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Steinar Nilssen's chess games?
30 games by Steinar Nilssen, from May 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 Steinar Nilssen has played.
What does Steinar Nilssen play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Steinar Nilssen opens with 1.d4 (67% of games), 1.e4 (27% of games), 1.g3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Steinar Nilssen answers 1...c5 (63% of games), 1...g6 (25% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Steinar Nilssen play as White?
As White, Steinar Nilssen's most-played openings in our database are: London System (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Steinar Nilssen play as Black?
As Black, Steinar Nilssen most often plays: Modern Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Steinar Nilssen's FIDE rating?
Steinar Nilssen is currently rated 1,688 in classical chess, 1,653 in rapid and 1,447 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,696 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Steinar Nilssen played?
Our database contains 30 games by Steinar Nilssen, covering May 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 7 draws, 14 losses (30.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Steinar Nilssen?
30 games by Steinar 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.