Prepare against Kjell Hakon Lien
Norway · World #5,831 classical · FIDE ID 1510444
Our database contains 207 games by Kjell Hakon Lien, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kjell Hakon Lien's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kjell Hakon Lien 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 | 2,251 | 2,263 | Feb 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,138 | 2,139 | Jan 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,142 | 2,149 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 207 | 75 | 52 | 80 | 36.2% |
| As White | 110 | 46 | 26 | 38 | 41.8% |
| As Black | 97 | 29 | 26 | 42 | 29.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kjell Hakon Lien's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kjell Hakon Lien's side.
First moves as White (110 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 59 | 53.6% | 47.5% |
| Nf3 | 20 | 18.2% | 77.5% |
| d4 | 15 | 13.6% | 46.7% |
| c4 | 14 | 12.7% | 60.7% |
| b4 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 54% of White games, 47.5% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Lien usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Lien usually continues Nf3 (46.2% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Lien usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 18% of White games, 77.5% score
- …d5 (45% of these games) — Lien usually continues c4 (91.7% score)
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Lien usually continues g3 (87.5% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Lien usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 25 | 55.6% | 36.0% |
| e5 | 10 | 22.2% | 45.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 8.9% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 4.4% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 4.4% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 30.0% | 38.9% |
| d5 | 8 | 26.7% | 68.8% |
| c6 | 4 | 13.3% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 3 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
Kjell Hakon Lien's chess games
All 207 games by Kjell Hakon Lien in the Chess.ceo database (May 2011 - Jul 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: 75 wins, 52 draws, 80 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E14 | English Opening | 11 | 8/2/1 | 72.7% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B97 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A10 | English Opening | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2011 | Morgan Henriksen | 2,400 | Oslo Open ELO | B80 |
| Mar 2016 | Alexandre Vuilleumier | 2,366 | Reykjavik Open | A20 |
| May 2015 | Johannes Haug | 2,339 | Copenhagen Challenge | D20 |
| Sep 2014 | Fy Antenaina Rakotomaharo | 2,286 | Wch U16 | D35 |
| Dec 2013 | Vitor Roberto Castro Carneiro | 2,277 | Wch U16 | E99 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch U16 | 2014 | 20 | 9.5 | 2,085 |
| chB-NOR | 2017 | 14 | 7 | 2,109 |
| chT-NOR Clubs | 2012 | 12 | 5.5 | 1,984 |
| ch-NOR U20 | 2014 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,796 |
| 36th Politiken Cup | 2014 | 10 | 4 | 1,927 |
| 13th Gibraltar Masters | 2015 | 10 | 4 | 2,025 |
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2017 | 10 | 6 | 2,109 |
| 37th Politiken Cup | 2015 | 10 | 6 | 2,243 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kjell Hakon Lien's chess games?
207 games by Kjell Hakon Lien, from May 2011 to Jul 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 Kjell Hakon Lien has played.
What does Kjell Hakon Lien play on the first move as White?
Across 110 games with White in our database, Kjell Hakon Lien opens with 1.e4 (54% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kjell Hakon Lien answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games), 1...c6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (30% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games).
What openings does Kjell Hakon Lien play as White?
As White, Kjell Hakon Lien's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (11 games, 72.7% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (7 games, 71.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 110 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kjell Hakon Lien play as Black?
As Black, Kjell Hakon Lien most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 97 games.
What is Kjell Hakon Lien's FIDE rating?
Kjell Hakon Lien is currently rated 2,251 in classical chess, 2,138 in rapid and 2,142 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,263 (Feb 2022).
How many games has Kjell Hakon Lien played?
Our database contains 207 games by Kjell Hakon Lien, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 75 wins, 52 draws, 80 losses (36.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kjell Hakon Lien?
207 games by Kjell Hakon Lien 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.