Prepare against Leif Bjornes
Norway · World #42,452 classical · FIDE ID 1507397
When preparing against Leif Bjornes, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 26.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 152 games by Leif Bjornes, covering Jan 2007 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Leif Bjornes's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Leif Bjornes 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 | 1,924 | 1,999 | May 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,792 | 1,925 | Feb 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,905 | 1,905 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 152 | 37 | 67 | 48 | 24.3% |
| As White | 74 | 17 | 31 | 26 | 23.0% |
| As Black | 78 | 20 | 36 | 22 | 25.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Leif Bjornes's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Leif Bjornes's side.
First moves as White (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 74 | 100.0% | 43.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 43.9% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Bjornes usually continues c4 (47.1% score)
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Bjornes usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Bjornes usually continues Nf3 (12.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 34 | 100.0% | 58.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 26 | 100.0% | 42.3% |
Leif Bjornes's chess games
All 152 games by Leif Bjornes in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2007 - Sep 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: 37 wins, 67 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D52 | Slav Defense | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| D61 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| E25 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| D61 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 15 | 4/4/7 | 26.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| D58 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2005 | Leif Erlend Johannessen | 2,543 | chB-NOR | E25 |
| Apr 2011 | Vidar Taksrud | 2,088 | Fagernes Norsk Open A | E49 |
| Aug 2013 | Michael Agermose Jensen | 2,066 | 35th Politiken Cup | B12 |
| Jul 2017 | Bjorn Emil Jorgensen | 2,053 | ch-NOR Klasse1 | B18 |
| Jul 2015 | Kjetil Strand | 2,035 | 37th Politiken Cup | B14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25th Politiken Cup | 2003 | 11 | 5 | 2,018 |
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2017 | 10 | 5 | 1,932 |
| Fagernes Norsk Open B | 2014 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,734 |
| 28th Politiken Cup | 2006 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,975 |
| Gausdal Classics Elo Open | 2007 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,870 |
| 37th Politiken Cup | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 1,896 |
| 35th Politiken Cup | 2013 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,871 |
| Fagernes Norsk Open A | 2011 | 9 | 3 | 1,918 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Leif Bjornes's chess games?
152 games by Leif Bjornes, from Jan 2007 to Sep 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 Leif Bjornes has played.
What does Leif Bjornes play on the first move as White?
Across 74 games with White in our database, Leif Bjornes opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Leif Bjornes answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Leif Bjornes play as White?
As White, Leif Bjornes's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 74 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Leif Bjornes play as Black?
As Black, Leif Bjornes most often plays: Slav Defense (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 78 games.
What is Leif Bjornes's FIDE rating?
Leif Bjornes is currently rated 1,924 in classical chess, 1,792 in rapid and 1,905 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,999 (May 2012).
How many games has Leif Bjornes played?
Our database contains 152 games by Leif Bjornes, covering Jan 2007 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 67 draws, 48 losses (24.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Leif Bjornes?
152 games by Leif Bjornes 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.