Prepare against Ulf Nyberg
Sweden · World #27,335 classical · FIDE ID 1705083
Our database contains 116 games by Ulf Nyberg, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ulf Nyberg's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ulf Nyberg 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 | 2,002 | 2,183 | Sep 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,020 | 2,137 | Feb 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,043 | 2,066 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 116 | 43 | 29 | 44 | 37.1% |
| As White | 50 | 26 | 10 | 14 | 52.0% |
| As Black | 66 | 17 | 19 | 30 | 25.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ulf Nyberg's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ulf Nyberg's side.
First moves as White (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 30 | 60.0% | 65.0% |
| e4 | 14 | 28.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 10.0% | 70.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 60% of White games, 65.0% score
- …Nf6 (37% of these games) — Nyberg usually continues c4 (68.2% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Nyberg usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Nyberg usually continues e4 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 28% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Nyberg usually continues a3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Nyberg usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Nyberg usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 40.7% | 40.9% |
| e5 | 8 | 29.6% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 14.8% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 2 | 7.4% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 48.0% | 54.2% |
| e6 | 7 | 28.0% | 21.4% |
| d6 | 3 | 12.0% | 33.3% |
| f5 | 2 | 8.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
Ulf Nyberg's chess games
All 116 games by Ulf Nyberg in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 43 wins, 29 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A53 | Rat Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B38 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A31 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2013 | Bent Sorensen | 2,257 | ch-Nordic Seniors | D43 |
| Oct 2014 | Svend Pedersen | 2,230 | Aalborg Larsen Memorial | E94 |
| Mar 2008 | Peder Berkell | 2,217 | chT-SWE 0708 | C24 |
| Apr 2009 | Jan Sikora-Lerch | 2,216 | 11th chT-EU Seniors | A43 |
| Oct 2009 | Karl-Olof Cederberg | 2,213 | chT-SWE 0910 | A53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-EU Seniors | 2014 | 16 | 8 | 2,134 |
| chT-SWE 0910 | 2010 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,138 |
| ch-Nordic Seniors | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 2,223 |
| chT-SWE 9899 | 1999 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,143 |
| 11th chT-EU Seniors | 2009 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,271 |
| 9th ch-Schleswig Holstein Seniors Open | 2015 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,084 |
| Gothenburg Open | 2018 | 7 | 3 | 1,926 |
| WchT Seniors 65 | 2016 | 7 | 4 | 2,066 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ulf Nyberg's chess games?
116 games by Ulf Nyberg, from Apr 2003 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 Ulf Nyberg has played.
What does Ulf Nyberg play on the first move as White?
Across 50 games with White in our database, Ulf Nyberg opens with 1.d4 (60% of games), 1.e4 (28% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ulf Nyberg answers 1...c5 (41% of games), 1...e5 (30% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (48% of games), 1...e6 (28% of games), 1...d6 (12% of games).
What openings does Ulf Nyberg play as White?
As White, Ulf Nyberg's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 50 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ulf Nyberg play as Black?
As Black, Ulf Nyberg most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Horwitz Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 66 games.
What is Ulf Nyberg's FIDE rating?
Ulf Nyberg is currently rated 2,002 in classical chess, 2,020 in rapid and 2,043 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,183 (Sep 2017).
How many games has Ulf Nyberg played?
Our database contains 116 games by Ulf Nyberg, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 43 wins, 29 draws, 44 losses (37.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ulf Nyberg?
116 games by Ulf Nyberg 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.