Prepare against Kristian Livendahl
Norway · World #33,939 classical · FIDE ID 1511068
Our database contains 61 games by Kristian Livendahl, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kristian Livendahl's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kristian Livendahl 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 | 1,964 | 2,044 | Mar 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,976 | 2,106 | Feb 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,947 | 2,014 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 61 | 35 | 1 | 25 | 57.4% |
| As White | 31 | 23 | 0 | 8 | 74.2% |
| As Black | 30 | 12 | 1 | 17 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kristian Livendahl's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kristian Livendahl's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 30 | 96.8% | 73.3% |
| e3 | 1 | 3.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 73.3% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Livendahl usually continues d4 (55.6% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Livendahl usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Livendahl usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e3 — 3% of White games, 100.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Livendahl usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 15 | 93.8% | 40.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 8 | 88.9% | 43.8% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Kristian Livendahl's chess games
All 61 games by Kristian Livendahl in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2010 - 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: 35 wins, 1 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C21 | Center Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E07 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2009 | Daniel Yeager | 2,335 | 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-E | C50 |
| Mar 2009 | Alejandro Bauza | 2,205 | 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-E | C02 |
| Mar 2004 | Eric Moskow | 2,200 | — | B21 |
| Mar 2009 | Sasa Vukasinovic | 2,191 | 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-D | C06 |
| Mar 2009 | John Duneas | 2,075 | 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-D | D36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-D | 2009 | 12 | 6 | 2,138 |
| 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-C | 2009 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,209 |
| 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-E | 2009 | 12 | 7 | 2,290 |
| 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-B | 2009 | 5 | 3 | 2,141 |
| 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-A | 2009 | 5 | 5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kristian Livendahl's chess games?
61 games by Kristian Livendahl, from Sep 2010 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 Kristian Livendahl has played.
What does Kristian Livendahl play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Kristian Livendahl opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.e3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kristian Livendahl answers 1...e6 (94% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Kristian Livendahl play as White?
As White, Kristian Livendahl's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kristian Livendahl play as Black?
As Black, Kristian Livendahl most often plays: French: Classical Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Kristian Livendahl's FIDE rating?
Kristian Livendahl is currently rated 1,964 in classical chess, 1,976 in rapid and 1,947 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,044 (Mar 2011).
How many games has Kristian Livendahl played?
Our database contains 61 games by Kristian Livendahl, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 1 draws, 25 losses (57.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kristian Livendahl?
61 games by Kristian Livendahl 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.