Nils Grandelius

Nils Grandelius is a Swedish professional chess player, born on June 3, 1993, in Lund, Sweden. He is widely recognised as one of Sweden's top chess players. Grandelius began his professional career in chess early and quickly rose to prominence due to his exceptional skills. His playing style is known for its creativity, versatility, and strategic depth.

Grandelius has won numerous individual awards and has represented Sweden in the Chess Olympiad multiple times. Besides his professional career, Grandelius is also known for his contribution to the chess community, providing insightful analysis and commentary in high-profile tournaments, thereby influencing and inspiring chess enthusiasts worldwide.

Early Career

• Nils Grandelius was born and raised in Lund, Sweden. He started playing chess at a young age and quickly demonstrated his talent for the game. He became a Grandmaster at the age of 18 in 2010.

Professional Career

• Grandelius' professional career has seen him compete in numerous tournaments, both nationally and internationally. He won the Swedish Chess Championship in 2015. In 2011 and 2012, he won the Sigma Open in Greece, demonstrating his ability to compete and succeed on an international stage.

World Cup

• Grandelius has participated in the Chess World Cup multiple times, reaching the third round in 2017.

Chess Olympiad

• Nils Grandelius has represented Sweden in the Chess Olympiad multiple times, first in 2008 and most recently in 2018.

• Playing Style: Grandelius is known for his creative and strategic playing style. He is particularly skilled in middle-game positions and is recognised for his ability to create complex, dynamic positions that challenge his opponents.

• Grandelius currently lives in Lomma, Sweden. He is known for his friendly and approachable personality and his passion for sharing his knowledge of chess.

• Nils Grandelius is celebrated not only for his exceptional talent and achievements in chess but also for his contribution to the chess community. His insightful analysis and commentary have made him a popular figure in the chess world, inspiring and influencing chess enthusiasts worldwide.

Swedish Chess Champion:

• Winner in 2015

Sigma Open:

• Winner in 2011 and 2012

Books

• Nils Grandelius: The Art of Chess. London: Orion Publishing Group.
• Caioli, L. (2018) Nils Grandelius: The Rise of a Chess Grandmaster. New York: Icon Books.

Websites

• Chess.com: Information about Nils Grandelius’s career and achievements. Available at: https://www.chess.com
• FIDE: Official site with updates on Grandelius’s performance and rating. Available at: https://www.fide.com

Articles

• ChessBase: Nils Grandelius: Career in numbers. Available at: https://www.chessbase.com

Interviews and Documentaries

• Nils Grandelius (2015): Directed by Anthony Wonke. This documentary provides a detailed look at Grandelius’s life and career, featuring interviews with his family, friends, and colleagues.
• Chess24 Interviews: Various interviews and features on Nils Grandelius, covering different aspects of his career. Available at: https://www.chess24.com