Prepare against Truls Fredin Nilsen
Norway · World #63,405 classical · FIDE ID 1579835
When preparing against Truls Fredin Nilsen, expect 1.e4 in 64% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (69% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (63%).
Our database contains 50 games by Truls Fredin Nilsen, covering Jul 2023 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Truls Fredin Nilsen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Truls Fredin 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 | 1,844 | 1,864 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,872 | 1,898 | Feb 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,922 | 1,977 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 22 | 11 | 17 | 44.0% |
| As White | 25 | 11 | 5 | 9 | 44.0% |
| As Black | 25 | 11 | 6 | 8 | 44.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Truls Fredin Nilsen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Truls Fredin Nilsen's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 64.0% | 46.9% |
| d4 | 5 | 20.0% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 16.0% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 64% of White games, 46.9% score
- …c5 (63% of these games) — Nilsen usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Nilsen usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Nilsen usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 20% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Nilsen usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (20% of these games) — Nilsen usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Nilsen usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 69.2% | 55.6% |
| e5 | 3 | 23.1% | 83.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 62.5% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 37.5% | 66.7% |
Truls Fredin Nilsen's chess games
All 50 games by Truls Fredin Nilsen in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2023 - Oct 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: 22 wins, 11 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% | |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% | |
| Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% | |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% | |
| Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% | |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B44 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A50 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% | |
| Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% | |
| Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% | |
| London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% | |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Henrik Nome | 2,017 | Landsturneringen 2026 | Junior A | B38 |
| Sep 2024 | Jarle Nilsen | 1,888 | PSK Open Langsjakk Høst 2024 | — |
| Jul 2026 | Solan Kierulf Brevick | 1,831 | Landsturneringen 2026 | Junior A | B15 |
| Mar 2026 | Vidar Aleksander Kopperud | 1,831 | Fagernes Chess International | Open | A57 |
| Jul 2026 | Andreas Jan van der Meulen | 1,830 | Landsturneringen 2026 | Junior A | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fagernes International Autumn 2026 | Open | 2026 | 10 | 6 | 1,909 |
| Fagernes Chess International | Open | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1,796 |
| Landsturneringen 2026 | Junior A | 2026 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,954 |
| PSK Open Langsjakk Høst 2024 | 2024 | 5 | 4 | 1,885 |
| Porsgrunn Grand Prix 2023 | B | 2023 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,334 |
| PSK Open Langsjakk Vår 2024 | 2024 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,836 |
| PSK Open Langsjakk Høst 2023 | B | 2023 | 3 | 2.5 | 1,489 |
| NM i Sjakk for Ungdom Individuelt 2023 | D | 2023 | 3 | 0 | 950 |
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Where can I find Truls Fredin Nilsen's chess games?
50 games by Truls Fredin Nilsen, from Jul 2023 to Oct 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 Truls Fredin Nilsen has played.
What does Truls Fredin Nilsen play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Truls Fredin Nilsen opens with 1.e4 (64% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games), 1.Nf3 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Truls Fredin Nilsen answers 1...c5 (69% of games), 1...e5 (23% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games).
What openings does Truls Fredin Nilsen play as White?
As White, Truls Fredin Nilsen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Truls Fredin Nilsen play as Black?
As Black, Truls Fredin Nilsen most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Truls Fredin Nilsen's FIDE rating?
Truls Fredin Nilsen is currently rated 1,844 in classical chess, 1,872 in rapid and 1,922 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,864 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Truls Fredin Nilsen played?
Our database contains 50 games by Truls Fredin Nilsen, covering Jul 2023 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 11 draws, 17 losses (44.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Truls Fredin Nilsen?
50 games by Truls Fredin 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.