Prepare against Tomi Nyback
GM · Finland · World #170 classical · FIDE ID 503142
When preparing against Tomi Nyback, expect 1.d4 in 58% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (44% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (68%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as Black, 21.9% over 32 games.
Our database contains 1,878 games by Tomi Nyback, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Tomi Nyback's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tomi Nyback 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 | 2,593 | 2,656 | Mar 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,561 | 2,634 | Jan 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,529 | 2,566 | Jun 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,878 | 897 | 595 | 385 | 47.8% |
| As White | 949 | 524 | 262 | 162 | 55.2% |
| As Black | 929 | 373 | 333 | 223 | 40.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tomi Nyback's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tomi Nyback's side.
First moves as White (949 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 549 | 57.9% | 67.3% |
| Nf3 | 356 | 37.5% | 72.6% |
| c4 | 39 | 4.1% | 64.1% |
| e4 | 4 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 58% of White games, 67.3% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Nyback usually continues c4 (71.1% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Nyback usually continues c4 (63.4% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Nyback usually continues c4 (70.6% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 38% of White games, 72.6% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Nyback usually continues c4 (70.7% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Nyback usually continues d4 (81.3% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Nyback usually continues c4 (72.2% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (436 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 193 | 44.3% | 58.8% |
| c5 | 119 | 27.3% | 59.7% |
| d6 | 69 | 15.8% | 50.7% |
| g6 | 43 | 9.9% | 74.4% |
| Nc6 | 5 | 1.1% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 0.9% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (305 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 208 | 68.2% | 56.3% |
| d5 | 69 | 22.6% | 50.7% |
| d6 | 18 | 5.9% | 69.4% |
| g6 | 8 | 2.6% | 68.8% |
| f5 | 2 | 0.7% | 75.0% |
Tomi Nyback's chess games
All 1,878 games by Tomi Nyback in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 897 wins, 595 draws, 385 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 150 | 71/45/34 | 47.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 99 | 57/28/14 | 57.6% |
| A17 | English Opening | 86 | 51/21/14 | 59.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 71 | 34/26/11 | 47.9% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 68 | 43/17/8 | 63.2% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 48 | 27/13/8 | 56.3% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 42 | 26/9/7 | 61.9% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 38 | 20/10/8 | 52.6% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 36 | 23/4/9 | 63.9% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 35 | 14/15/6 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 83 | 26/30/27 | 31.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 66 | 25/20/21 | 37.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 61 | 35/17/9 | 57.4% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 61 | 17/32/12 | 27.9% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 53 | 18/26/9 | 34.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 50 | 26/7/17 | 52.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 42 | 13/20/9 | 31.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 39 | 20/10/9 | 51.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 34 | 11/14/9 | 32.4% |
| A13 | English Opening | 32 | 7/19/6 | 21.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2008 | Magnus Carlsen | 2,786 | Olympiad-38 | D37 |
| Nov 2009 | Peter Svidler | 2,754 | FIDE World Cup | D85 |
| Nov 2017 | Baadur Jobava | 2,705 | 21st chT-EU | D94 |
| Mar 2016 | Igor Kovalenko | 2,699 | chT-FIN 1516 | A29 |
| Oct 2008 | Krishnan Sasikiran | 2,694 | 1st WMSG Rapid Pair | D85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FIN | 2008 | 29 | 19.5 | 2,456 |
| 13th Puhajarve Rapid Open | 2012 | 26 | 19.5 | 2,548 |
| 14th Puhajarve Rapid Open | 2013 | 25 | 21 | 2,564 |
| 11th Puhajarve Rapid Open | 2010 | 25 | 22.5 | 2,641 |
| Keres Memorial Open | 2004 | 24 | 14.5 | 2,361 |
| Lahti Open | 2001 | 20 | 11.5 | 2,238 |
| 20th Puhajarve Rapid Open | 2019 | 19 | 13 | 2,525 |
| 12th Puhajarve Rapid Open | 2011 | 18 | 14 | 2,665 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Kaido Kulaots (29 games) · Meelis Kanep (15 games) · Mika Karttunen (15 games) · Tarvo Seeman (14 games) · Mikael Agopov (12 games) · Sampsa Nyysti (11 games) · Kalle Kiik (11 games) · Olav Sepp (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tomi Nyback's chess games?
1,878 games by Tomi Nyback, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Tomi Nyback has played.
What does Tomi Nyback play on the first move as White?
Across 949 games with White in our database, Tomi Nyback opens with 1.d4 (58% of games), 1.Nf3 (38% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tomi Nyback answers 1...e5 (44% of games), 1...c5 (27% of games), 1...d6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (68% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games).
What openings does Tomi Nyback play as White?
As White, Tomi Nyback's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (150 games, 47.3% win rate); Indian Defense (99 games, 57.6% win rate); English Opening (86 games, 59.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 949 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tomi Nyback play as Black?
As Black, Tomi Nyback most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (83 games, 31.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (66 games, 37.9% win rate); Modern Defense (61 games, 57.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 929 games.
What is Tomi Nyback's FIDE rating?
Tomi Nyback is currently rated 2,593 in classical chess, 2,561 in rapid and 2,529 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,656 (Mar 2011).
How many games has Tomi Nyback played?
Our database contains 1,878 games by Tomi Nyback, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 897 wins, 595 draws, 385 losses (47.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tomi Nyback?
1,878 games by Tomi Nyback 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.