Prepare against Leif Egholm
DNK · World #71,912 classical · FIDE ID 1423320
When preparing against Leif Egholm, expect 1.e4 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (45% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%).
Our database contains 45 games by Leif Egholm, covering Jan 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Leif Egholm's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Leif Egholm 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 | 1,815 | 1,815 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,818 | 1,818 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 13 | 12 | 20 | 28.9% |
| As White | 23 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 30.4% |
| As Black | 22 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 27.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Leif Egholm's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Leif Egholm's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 87.0% | 40.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 8.7% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 40.0% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Egholm usually continues b4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Egholm usually continues f4 (16.7% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Egholm usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 9% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Egholm usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 45.5% | 30.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 27.3% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 83.3% | 80.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Leif Egholm's chess games
All 45 games by Leif Egholm in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2012 - 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: 13 wins, 12 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C31 | King's Gambit | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Philidor | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E72 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A27 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A31 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2013 | Vladislav Konvalinka | 1,901 | 8th Teplice Open | C14 |
| Jun 2013 | Michal Kirchner | 1,568 | 8th Teplice Open | B20 |
| Apr 2016 | Henning Jakobsen | 1,548 | Tollose Weekend Cup C | A16 |
| Jul 2014 | Hans Henrik Hviid | 1,540 | 36th Politiken Cup | D00 |
| Jul 2013 | Jens Evald Larsen | 1,533 | 35th Politiken Cup | A56 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36th Politiken Cup | 2014 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,662 |
| 35th Politiken Cup | 2013 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,854 |
| 8th Teplice Open | 2013 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,765 |
| Valby K41 Open 0910 | 2010 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,464 |
| Valby K41 Autumn-B | 2009 | 6 | 3 | 1,416 |
| Tollose Weekend Cup C | 2016 | 1 | 1 | 1,948 |
| chT-HK 1920 Master | 2020 | 1 | 0 | 1,332 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Leif Egholm's chess games?
45 games by Leif Egholm, from Jan 2012 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 Leif Egholm has played.
What does Leif Egholm play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Leif Egholm opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Leif Egholm answers 1...d5 (45% of games), 1...c6 (27% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...g6 (17% of games).
What openings does Leif Egholm play as White?
As White, Leif Egholm's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Wing Gambit (3 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Gambit (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Philidor (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Leif Egholm play as Black?
As Black, Leif Egholm most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Leif Egholm's FIDE rating?
Leif Egholm is currently rated 1,815 in classical chess, 1,818 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,815 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Leif Egholm played?
Our database contains 45 games by Leif Egholm, covering Jan 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 12 draws, 20 losses (28.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Leif Egholm?
45 games by Leif Egholm 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.