Prepare against Tobias G Nilsen
Norway · World #97,399 classical · FIDE ID 1575732
When preparing against Tobias G Nilsen, expect 1.d4 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 32 games by Tobias G Nilsen, covering Nov 2022 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Tobias G Nilsen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tobias G Nilsen 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 | 1,739 | 1,777 | Mar 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,715 | 1,780 | May 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,623 | 1,623 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 12 | 7 | 13 | 37.5% |
| As White | 15 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 46.7% |
| As Black | 17 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 29.4% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2022-2026): 110 rated games against 90 different opponents, across 33 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 71 | 35 | 7 | 29 | 49.3% | 1,700 | 1,706 | 6 |
| Rapid | 12 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 41.7% | 1,598 | 1,532 | 2 |
| Blitz | 10 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 20.0% | 1,599 | 1,377 | 1 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 25 | 7 | 3 | 15 | 28.0% |
| Against lower-rated | 54 | 28 | 7 | 19 | 51.9% |
Tournament wins
8 tournament wins from 33 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 27 | 17 | 5 | 5 | 1,644 | 1,771 |
| 2025 | 44 | 20 | 3 | 21 | 1,708 | 1,669 |
| 2024 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 1,754 | 1,645 |
| 2023 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 1,558 | 1,658 |
| 2022 | 19 | 7 | 0 | 12 | 1,606 | 1,535 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tobias G Nilsen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tobias G Nilsen's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 13 | 86.7% | 57.7% |
| e4 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 87% of White games, 57.7% score
- …Nf6 (69% of these games) — Nilsen usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Nilsen usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Nilsen usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 7% of White games, 100.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Nilsen usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 6 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Tobias G Nilsen's chess games
All 32 games by Tobias G Nilsen in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2022 - Nov 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: 12 wins, 7 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D88 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E33 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E06 | Catalan | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C97 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C52 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Mikael Ruud | 1,789 | Landsturneringen 2026 | 2 | — |
| Oct 2025 | Eivind Heggelund Torstad | 1,728 | Stjernens høstturnering 2025 | A28 |
| Jul 2026 | Sara Gilsdottir | 1,663 | Landsturneringen 2026 | Klasse 2 | A22 |
| Jul 2026 | Kristoffer Blaauw | 1,650 | Landsturneringen 2026 | 2 | — |
| Oct 2026 | Ole Jacob Johnsen | 1,650 | Fagernes International Autumn 2026 | Open | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fagernes International Autumn 2026 | Open | 2026 | 10 | 4 | 1,632 |
| Landsturneringen 2026 | Klasse 2 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,801 |
| Landsturneringen 2026 | 2 | 2026 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,772 |
| Stjernens høstturnering 2025 | 2025 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,644 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tobias G Nilsen's chess games?
32 games by Tobias G Nilsen, from Nov 2022 to Nov 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 Tobias G Nilsen has played.
What does Tobias G Nilsen play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Tobias G Nilsen opens with 1.d4 (87% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tobias G Nilsen answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Tobias G Nilsen play as White?
As White, Tobias G Nilsen's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tobias G Nilsen play as Black?
As Black, Tobias G Nilsen most often plays: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Tobias G Nilsen's FIDE rating?
Tobias G Nilsen is currently rated 1,739 in classical chess, 1,715 in rapid and 1,623 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,777 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Tobias G Nilsen played?
Our database contains 32 games by Tobias G Nilsen, covering Nov 2022 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 7 draws, 13 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tobias G Nilsen?
32 games by Tobias G Nilsen 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.