Hammer Jon Ludvig Nilssen (02.06.1990)

Norwegian Grandmaster (2009). Norwegian Champion in 2013 and 2017. One of the seconds of Magnus Carlsen since 2013.

Best results: Knut Brokstad Memorial 2007, 1^st; Gausdal Classic B, 1-3^rd; Gjøvik 2009, 1^st; London Chess Classic Open 2009, 1^st; Sigeman & Co 2010, 2^nd; Sveins Memorial 2010, 1^st; Dubai Open 2011, 2-5^th; Manheim GM Gothenburg 2011, 2^nd; Rilton Cup 2014, 1^st.

A member of the national team since 2008.

Peak rating: 2705 in 2016.