Prepare against Thomas Nyland
Norway · World #25,831 classical · FIDE ID 1504428
Our database contains 423 games by Thomas Nyland, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Nyland's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Nyland 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 | 2,012 | 2,172 | Jul 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,961 | 2,091 | Aug 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,087 | 2,087 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 423 | 152 | 94 | 177 | 35.9% |
| As White | 212 | 83 | 50 | 79 | 39.2% |
| As Black | 211 | 69 | 44 | 98 | 32.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Nyland's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Nyland's side.
First moves as White (212 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 109 | 51.4% | 45.0% |
| d4 | 87 | 41.0% | 58.6% |
| f4 | 11 | 5.2% | 45.5% |
| c4 | 3 | 1.4% | 83.3% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 51% of White games, 45.0% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Nyland usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Nyland usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Nyland usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 41% of White games, 58.6% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Nyland usually continues c4 (57.3% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Nyland usually continues c4 (57.9% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Nyland usually continues e4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (117 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 89 | 76.1% | 35.4% |
| c5 | 13 | 11.1% | 53.8% |
| e6 | 12 | 10.3% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 24 | 40.7% | 47.9% |
| Nf6 | 15 | 25.4% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 8 | 13.6% | 43.8% |
| f5 | 7 | 11.9% | 57.1% |
| c5 | 5 | 8.5% | 80.0% |
Thomas Nyland's chess games
All 423 games by Thomas Nyland in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - 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: 152 wins, 94 draws, 177 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 15 | 3/5/7 | 20.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 13 | 8/3/2 | 61.5% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 12 | 3/2/7 | 25.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 11 | 7/0/4 | 63.6% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 26 | 6/4/16 | 23.1% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 16 | 4/3/9 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 12 | 2/0/10 | 16.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| E08 | Catalan | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2017 | Nicolai Getz | 2,403 | Fagernes TV2 IM | A14 |
| Jul 2016 | Andras Orosz | 2,386 | 7th Gyor Open A | B22 |
| Jun 2008 | Bjorn Ellingsrud | 2,365 | Oslo Johannessen Memorial | D06 |
| Mar 2018 | Kalle Niemi | 2,350 | Fagernes TV2 GM Open | A03 |
| Aug 2009 | Erik Kislik | 2,342 | Budapest FS08 IM-B | D85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest FS09 FM | 2010 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,022 |
| 2nd Gausdal Classics Open | 2003 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,768 |
| Budapest FS08 FM-B | 2008 | 11 | 9 | 2,299 |
| Budapest FS03 FM-A | 2005 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,009 |
| Molde Rose Cup | 2001 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,464 |
| Budapest FS04 Elo A | 2005 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,313 |
| Budapest FS07 IM | 2014 | 10 | 1 | 1,965 |
| Budapest FS07 FM-B | 2008 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,181 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Nyland's chess games?
423 games by Thomas Nyland, from Jul 2004 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 Thomas Nyland has played.
What does Thomas Nyland play on the first move as White?
Across 212 games with White in our database, Thomas Nyland opens with 1.e4 (51% of games), 1.d4 (41% of games), 1.f4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Nyland answers 1...e5 (76% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (41% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games).
What openings does Thomas Nyland play as White?
As White, Thomas Nyland's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (15 games, 20.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (13 games, 61.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 212 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Nyland play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Nyland most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (26 games, 23.1% win rate); Indian Defense (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Scotch Game (12 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 211 games.
What is Thomas Nyland's FIDE rating?
Thomas Nyland is currently rated 2,012 in classical chess, 1,961 in rapid and 2,087 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,172 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Thomas Nyland played?
Our database contains 423 games by Thomas Nyland, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 152 wins, 94 draws, 177 losses (35.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Nyland?
423 games by Thomas Nyland 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.