Prepare against Viktor Nilsson
Sweden · World #9,648 classical · FIDE ID 1706632
Our database contains 32 games by Viktor Nilsson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Viktor Nilsson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Viktor Nilsson 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 | 2,175 | 2,180 | Jan 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,070 | 2,143 | Aug 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 12 | 13 | 7 | 37.5% |
| As White | 19 | 7 | 9 | 3 | 36.8% |
| As Black | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 38.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Viktor Nilsson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Viktor Nilsson's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 19 | 100.0% | 60.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 60.5% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Nilsson usually continues Nf3 (65.0% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Nilsson usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Nilsson usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Viktor Nilsson's chess games
All 32 games by Viktor Nilsson 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: 12 wins, 13 draws, 7 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A50 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A62 | Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A30 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D21 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E68 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D19 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D98 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D75 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A34 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E17 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2009 | Robin Edlund | 2,240 | chT2-SWE 0809 | E66 |
| Oct 2010 | Alexander Sokalsky | 2,226 | 7th Calvia Amateur Open | E05 |
| Mar 2009 | Peder Berkell | 2,223 | chT2-SWE 0809 | E68 |
| Mar 2008 | Gunnar Hedin | 2,200 | chT2-SWE 0708 | D75 |
| Jul 2010 | Lars Blomstrom | 2,165 | chC-SWE Open | B80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-SWE 0809 | 2009 | 9 | 4 | 2,159 |
| chT2-SWE 0708 | 2008 | 8 | 4 | 2,160 |
| 7th Calvia Amateur Open | 2010 | 8 | 6 | 2,298 |
| chC-SWE Open | 2010 | 6 | 4 | 2,235 |
| Norrkoeping Easter Open | 2009 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,502 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Viktor Nilsson's chess games?
32 games by Viktor Nilsson, 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 Viktor Nilsson has played.
What does Viktor Nilsson play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Viktor Nilsson opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Viktor Nilsson answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Viktor Nilsson play as White?
As White, Viktor Nilsson's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Viktor Nilsson play as Black?
As Black, Viktor Nilsson most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 13 games.
What is Viktor Nilsson's FIDE rating?
Viktor Nilsson is currently rated 2,175 in classical chess, 2,070 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,180 (Jan 2024).
How many games has Viktor Nilsson played?
Our database contains 32 games by Viktor Nilsson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 13 draws, 7 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Viktor Nilsson?
32 games by Viktor Nilsson 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.