Nils Fredriksson

Profile: Nils Fredriksson (aka Ninen55)

Nils Fredriksson, better known in the chess universe by his enigmatic username Ninen55, is a finely tuned blitz and rapid tactician with a penchant for both classic openings and surprise gambits. Though he may not yet be storming grandmaster ranks, his journey through the rating ladders shows a gritty player who refuses to surrender—except maybe when his coffee gets cold.

Playing Strength & Style

With peak blitz rating flirting near 988 and rapid soaring to an impressive 1352, Nils has carved out a niche primarily in faster time controls. His bullet peak of 1050 attests to lightning reflexes and sharp pattern recognition, perfect for those frantic last-second moves—though sometimes even he wishes for a pause button.

Nils favors queens’ pawn openings, particularly the Accelerated London System and various Zukertort variations, displaying a solid foundation combined with tactical ventures. The Englund Gambit—notorious for its cheeky surprise factor—is one of his preferred weapons in blitz and bullet games, proving he’s no stranger to shaking up the opponent’s plans early.

His style embraces the endgame with more than half his games reaching that phase, averaging around 62 moves per win, which means Nils is in it for the long haul—even if it sometimes means talking to his pieces a bit too much during those tense last moves.

Record & Rivalries

Boasting an overall blitz record of 458 wins, 380 losses, and 30 draws, Nils has earned a reputation for resilience, with a monstrous 9-game winning streak lighting up his best days. Despite a tilt factor of 13 (we all get a little salty sometimes), his comeback rate is an outstanding 75%—a true phoenix rising from the ashes of premature resignations.

Among his many opponents, Nils has had mixed results: dominating some players with a 100% win rate but also encountering frustrating foes like orbitaldanpla, who’s managed to win over 95% of their games. The fierce competition keeps Nils on his toes and his creativity flowing.

Timing & Psychology

The best time to play? According to his stats, right around 1 AM—a time when most mortals dream, but Nils is busy outmaneuvering opponents with uncanny focus. His win rate spikes during late late hours and afternoon battles, proving a nocturnal grandmaster in the making.

While he sometimes falls into an early resignation habit (~6.7% of games), his average moves per loss suggest he battles hard before conceding—because giving up is only an option after a carefully considered coffee break.

Memorable Games

Nils’ most recent victory, sealing a king-smashing checkmate with the Englund Gambit against Erik13347, echoes his fearless approach to unconventional openings and bold endgames. Those final moves—rook ramps up and a queen promotion—showcase both patience and the appetite for dramatic finishes.

Losses come too, of course. His last notable defeat was a hard-fought resignation to orbitaldanpla, underscoring that even the best get schooled sometimes. But Nils bounces back, carrying lessons and laughter to his next game.

Fun Facts

• Favorite opening: The tricky Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Chigorin Variation with a win-rate above 68% in blitz and rapid.
• Average game length is a solid 60+ moves when winning—so you know Nils plays chess like a marathon: slow, steady, with occasional sprints.
• His psychological secret weapon? Mastering the chess art while the world sleeps—peak performance at 1 AM.
• Current winning streak? Just warmed up with 1 game — looking for the next epic run.

Demanding yet entertaining, clever yet cheeky, Nils Fredriksson is a player who reminds us that chess is not just about ratings and rankings, but the joy of outwitting opponents, one unpredictable gambit at a time.