Prepare against Kjetil A. Lie
GM · Norway · World #864 classical · FIDE ID 1501984
Our database contains 1,042 games by Kjetil A. Lie, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Kjetil A. Lie's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kjetil A. Lie 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 | 2,465 | 2,563 | Oct 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,446 | 2,534 | Jan 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,407 | 2,532 | Jul 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,042 | 492 | 276 | 274 | 47.2% |
| As White | 529 | 271 | 126 | 132 | 51.2% |
| As Black | 513 | 221 | 150 | 142 | 43.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kjetil A. Lie's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kjetil A. Lie's side.
First moves as White (529 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 238 | 45.0% | 62.4% |
| c4 | 179 | 33.8% | 63.7% |
| d4 | 66 | 12.5% | 69.7% |
| Nf3 | 23 | 4.3% | 58.7% |
| f4 | 10 | 1.9% | 55.0% |
| g3 | 7 | 1.3% | 42.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 45% of White games, 62.4% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Lie usually continues Nf3 (65.3% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Lie usually continues Nf3 (59.6% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Lie usually continues d4 (70.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 34% of White games, 63.7% score
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Lie usually continues g3 (59.7% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Lie usually continues g3 (59.5% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Lie usually continues g3 (70.6% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (200 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 157 | 78.5% | 56.4% |
| d6 | 17 | 8.5% | 70.6% |
| d5 | 9 | 4.5% | 38.9% |
| g6 | 7 | 3.5% | 71.4% |
| e5 | 4 | 2.0% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 1.5% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (205 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 155 | 75.6% | 59.0% |
| d6 | 23 | 11.2% | 65.2% |
| d5 | 12 | 5.9% | 45.8% |
| c5 | 11 | 5.4% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 4 | 2.0% | 75.0% |
Kjetil A. Lie's chess games
All 1,042 games by Kjetil A. Lie in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 492 wins, 276 draws, 274 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 54 | 33/9/12 | 61.1% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 50 | 26/9/15 | 52.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 41 | 21/6/14 | 51.2% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 27 | 12/6/9 | 44.4% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 22 | 17/2/3 | 77.3% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 22 | 12/5/5 | 54.5% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 22 | 9/9/4 | 40.9% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 15 | 8/5/2 | 53.3% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15 | 6/7/2 | 40.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 14 | 8/2/4 | 57.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 75 | 37/13/25 | 49.3% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 53 | 27/11/15 | 50.9% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 35 | 13/14/8 | 37.1% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 29 | 7/15/7 | 24.1% |
| A30 | English Opening | 22 | 9/7/6 | 40.9% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 22 | 9/7/6 | 40.9% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 21 | 11/4/6 | 52.4% |
| B38 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 20 | 4/11/5 | 20.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 18 | 6/2/10 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 17 | 7/3/7 | 41.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2008 | Xiangzhi Bu | 2,714 | Olympiad-38 | B22 |
| Jan 2024 | Vladimir Fedoseev | 2,690 | Titled Tue Late | A26 |
| Jan 2014 | Evgeny Romanov | 2,654 | chT-NOR 1314 | C54 |
| Aug 2007 | Alexander Moiseenko | 2,641 | Arctic Chess Challenge | B33 |
| Mar 2014 | Tigran L. Petrosian | 2,639 | 15th ch-EU | A24 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NOR | 2024 | 138 | 79 | 2,451 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 109 | 62 | 2,406 |
| Kragero Open | 2024 | 66 | 46.5 | 2,508 |
| Troll Masters | 2002 | 36 | 21.5 | 2,388 |
| Gausdal Classics GM | 2007 | 29 | 17 | 2,520 |
| chT-NOR | 2006 | 27 | 16 | 2,464 |
| ch-NOR Blitz | 2023 | 20 | 14.5 | 2,445 |
| ch-Nordic | 2003 | 20 | 9.5 | 2,413 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Rune Djurhuus (22 games) · Magnus Carlsen (20 games) · Frode Elsness (17 games) · Berge Ostenstad (17 games) · Jon Ludvig Hammer (16 games) · Leif Erlend Johannessen (13 games) · Torbjorn Ringdal Hansen (11 games) · Frode Olav Olsen Urkedal (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kjetil A. Lie's chess games?
1,042 games by Kjetil A. Lie, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Kjetil A. Lie has played.
What does Kjetil A. Lie play on the first move as White?
Across 529 games with White in our database, Kjetil A. Lie opens with 1.e4 (45% of games), 1.c4 (34% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kjetil A. Lie answers 1...c5 (79% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (76% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Kjetil A. Lie play as White?
As White, Kjetil A. Lie's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (54 games, 61.1% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (50 games, 52.0% win rate); Sicilian (41 games, 51.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 529 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kjetil A. Lie play as Black?
As Black, Kjetil A. Lie most often plays: Benoni Defense (75 games, 49.3% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (53 games, 50.9% win rate); Sicilian (35 games, 37.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 513 games.
What is Kjetil A. Lie's FIDE rating?
Kjetil A. Lie is currently rated 2,465 in classical chess, 2,446 in rapid and 2,407 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,563 (Oct 2007).
How many games has Kjetil A. Lie played?
Our database contains 1,042 games by Kjetil A. Lie, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 492 wins, 276 draws, 274 losses (47.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kjetil A. Lie?
1,042 games by Kjetil A. Lie 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.