Prepare against Bjarte Leer-Helgesen
IM · Norway · World #3,432 classical · FIDE ID 1501496
When preparing against Bjarte Leer-Helgesen, expect 1.c4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (93%).
Our database contains 55 games by Bjarte Leer-Helgesen, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Bjarte Leer-Helgesen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bjarte Leer-Helgesen 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 | 2,322 | 2,392 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,324 | 2,373 | Sep 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,219 | 2,361 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 19 | 14 | 22 | 34.5% |
| As White | 24 | 8 | 5 | 11 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 31 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 35.5% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2006-2026): 309 rated games against 241 different opponents, across 56 events in 8 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 175 | 78 | 59 | 38 | 44.6% | 2,251 | 2,333 | 16 |
| Rapid | 30 | 24 | 3 | 3 | 80.0% | 1,831 | 2,111 | 24 |
| Blitz | 82 | 52 | 14 | 16 | 63.4% | 2,043 | 2,216 | 13 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 80 | 9 | 26 | 45 | 11.3% |
| Against lower-rated | 223 | 144 | 57 | 22 | 64.6% |
Wins over titled players: 5 vs GM · 12 vs IM · 18 vs FM · 6 vs CM · 1 vs WGM · 3 vs WIM · 1 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
8 tournament wins from 26 events, 5 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 22 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 2,065 | 2,180 |
| 2025 | 41 | 26 | 7 | 8 | 2,066 | 2,242 |
| 2024 | 38 | 21 | 8 | 9 | 2,052 | 2,171 |
| 2023 | 12 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 1,771 | 2,138 |
| 2022 | 9 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 2,318 | 2,318 |
| 2020 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2,356 | 2,089 |
| 2019 | 14 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 1,994 | 2,194 |
| 2018 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2,237 | 2,337 |
| 2017 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 2,260 | 2,349 |
| 2016 | 11 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 1,921 | 2,285 |
| 2015 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 2,298 | 2,298 |
| 2014 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2,295 | 2,295 |
| 2013 | 11 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 1,948 | 2,188 |
| 2012 | 18 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 2,401 | 2,312 |
| 2011 | 22 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 2,307 | 2,416 |
| 2010 | 13 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 2,325 | 2,418 |
| 2009 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 2,275 | 2,332 |
| 2008 | 19 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 2,265 | 2,289 |
| 2007 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 2,467 | 2,289 |
| 2006 | 21 | 14 | 4 | 3 | 2,163 | 2,363 |
Where Bjarte Leer-Helgesen has played
Norway (47) · Sweden (3) · Austria (1) · Croatia (1) · Spain (1) · Greece (1) · Israel (1) · Serbia (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bjarte Leer-Helgesen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bjarte Leer-Helgesen's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 24 | 100.0% | 43.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 100% of White games, 43.8% score
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Leer-Helgesen usually continues g3 (28.6% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Leer-Helgesen usually continues g3 (42.9% score)
- …g6 (21% of these games) — Leer-Helgesen usually continues g3 (80.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 12 | 100.0% | 41.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 14 | 93.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
Bjarte Leer-Helgesen's chess games
All 55 games by Bjarte Leer-Helgesen in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Oct 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: 19 wins, 14 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| A13 | English Opening | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E02 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B25 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2011 | Sergey Volkov | 2,626 | 41st Rilton Cup | D12 |
| Jun 2011 | Nenad Fercec | 2,453 | 25th Pula Open | C07 |
| Oct 2012 | Afrim Fejzullahu | 2,344 | 28th EU-Cup | E65 |
| Oct 2012 | Pierre Villegas | 2,202 | 28th EU-Cup | D02 |
| Jun 2011 | Fredrik Lindgren | 2,195 | 25th Pula Open | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Det åpne NM i hurtigsjakk | 2026 | 10 | 6 | 2,113 |
| 40th Rilton Cup | 2011 | 8 | 4 | 2,302 |
| 41st Rilton Cup | 2012 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,335 |
| 25th Pula Open | 2011 | 8 | 6 | 2,430 |
| 28th EU-Cup | 2012 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,391 |
| 39th ECC Open | 2024 | 4 | 0.5 | 2,163 |
| chT-NOR Elite 1920 | 2020 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,088 |
| 10th Barcelona Sants Open | 2008 | 3 | 0 | 2,133 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bjarte Leer-Helgesen's chess games?
55 games by Bjarte Leer-Helgesen, from Apr 2003 to Oct 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 Bjarte Leer-Helgesen has played.
What does Bjarte Leer-Helgesen play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Bjarte Leer-Helgesen opens with 1.c4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bjarte Leer-Helgesen answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (93% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games).
What openings does Bjarte Leer-Helgesen play as White?
As White, Bjarte Leer-Helgesen's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bjarte Leer-Helgesen play as Black?
As Black, Bjarte Leer-Helgesen most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Bjarte Leer-Helgesen's FIDE rating?
Bjarte Leer-Helgesen is currently rated 2,322 in classical chess, 2,324 in rapid and 2,219 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,392 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Bjarte Leer-Helgesen played?
Our database contains 55 games by Bjarte Leer-Helgesen, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 14 draws, 22 losses (34.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bjarte Leer-Helgesen?
55 games by Bjarte Leer-Helgesen 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.