Friso Nijboer is a Dutch Grandmaster who achieved his title in 1996. A versatile player with a fondness for the French Defence, he has explored its Rubinstein, Classical, and Winawer lines throughout his career while also maintaining expertise in the King's Indian Defence.

Associated Openings

As White

C10French Defence: 1.e4 e6 2.d4...... 3.Nc3128 games

C10French Defense: Rubinstein Variation128 games

C11French Defense: Classical Variation64 games

C18French Defence, Winawer Variation: 1.e4 e6 2.d4...... 6.bxc330 games

B36Sicilian Defence: 1.e4 c5 2.Nf3...... 5.c427 games

C91Ruy Lopez, Closed Defence: 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3...... 9.d421 games

B28Sicilian Defense: O'Kelly Variation8 games

As Black

E97King's Indian Defence: 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4...... Nc667 games

E98King's Indian Defence: 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4...... 9.Ne124 games

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