Prepare against Leif Erlend Johannessen
GM · Norway · World #1,507 classical · FIDE ID 1501674
When preparing against Leif Erlend Johannessen, expect 1.d4 in 77% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (39% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (35%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez: Closed as Black, 8.3% over 24 games.
Our database contains 1,113 games by Leif Erlend Johannessen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Leif Erlend Johannessen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Leif Erlend Johannessen 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 | 2,410 | 2,564 | Oct 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,497 | 2,555 | Oct 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,500 | 2,525 | Mar 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,113 | 440 | 436 | 237 | 39.5% |
| As White | 551 | 252 | 196 | 103 | 45.7% |
| As Black | 562 | 188 | 240 | 134 | 33.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Leif Erlend Johannessen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Leif Erlend Johannessen's side.
First moves as White (551 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 423 | 76.8% | 60.9% |
| Nf3 | 67 | 12.2% | 68.7% |
| c4 | 40 | 7.3% | 71.3% |
| e4 | 18 | 3.3% | 86.1% |
| f4 | 2 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 77% of White games, 60.9% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Johannessen usually continues c4 (59.4% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Johannessen usually continues c4 (64.4% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Johannessen usually continues c4 (61.4% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 12% of White games, 68.7% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Johannessen usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Johannessen usually continues d4 (85.7% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Johannessen usually continues c4 (71.4% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (253 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 99 | 39.1% | 61.6% |
| e5 | 74 | 29.2% | 39.9% |
| c6 | 35 | 13.8% | 55.7% |
| c5 | 33 | 13.0% | 53.0% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (193 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 67 | 34.7% | 54.5% |
| Nf6 | 60 | 31.1% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 60 | 31.1% | 49.2% |
| f5 | 6 | 3.1% | 83.3% |
Leif Erlend Johannessen's chess games
All 1,113 games by Leif Erlend Johannessen in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 440 wins, 436 draws, 237 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D17 | Slav Defense | 74 | 34/28/12 | 45.9% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 73 | 34/24/15 | 46.6% |
| E68 | King's Indian Defense | 33 | 15/13/5 | 45.5% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 26 | 8/12/6 | 30.8% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 26 | 9/10/7 | 34.6% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 24 | 12/6/6 | 50.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 21 | 7/11/3 | 33.3% |
| E54 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 20 | 11/3/6 | 55.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 19 | 8/6/5 | 42.1% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 18 | 10/2/6 | 55.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 42 | 7/23/12 | 16.7% |
| D58 | Indian Defense | 41 | 18/16/7 | 43.9% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 40 | 18/13/9 | 45.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 35 | 14/12/9 | 40.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 31 | 13/11/7 | 41.9% |
| E09 | Catalan | 27 | 9/14/4 | 33.3% |
| A30 | English Opening | 24 | 8/12/4 | 33.3% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 24 | 2/14/8 | 8.3% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 16 | 9/4/3 | 56.3% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 15 | 6/7/2 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2015 | Markus Ragger | 2,687 | ch-EU blitz | D18 |
| Aug 2011 | Xiangzhi Bu | 2,675 | 33rd Politiken Cup | D31 |
| Mar 2002 | Alexander G Beliavsky | 2,649 | 9th Linares Anibal Open | D58 |
| Sep 2013 | Andrei Istratescu | 2,646 | Oslo Vederhus Memorial Open | E32 |
| Jan 2004 | Nick De Firmian | 2,640 | chT-SWE 0304 | E13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NOR | 2018 | 114 | 67 | 2,461 |
| chT-NOR | 2013 | 25 | 17 | 2,449 |
| Fagernes Norsk Open A | 2015 | 25 | 15.5 | 2,473 |
| Bergen Sommer Open | 2002 | 18 | 11 | 2,425 |
| Fagernes Norsk Open | 2013 | 18 | 12 | 2,468 |
| Troll Masters | 2001 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,402 |
| Excelsior Cup | 2004 | 17 | 10.5 | 2,559 |
| chT-POR | 2012 | 15 | 9 | 2,538 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Berge Ostenstad (16 games) · Atle Gronn (15 games) · Rune Djurhuus (14 games) · Kjetil A. Lie (13 games) · Eirik Gullaksen (12 games) · Bjarke Sahl (11 games) · Einar J Gausel (10 games) · Frode Elsness (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Leif Erlend Johannessen's chess games?
1,113 games by Leif Erlend Johannessen, from Apr 2003 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 Erlend Johannessen has played.
What does Leif Erlend Johannessen play on the first move as White?
Across 551 games with White in our database, Leif Erlend Johannessen opens with 1.d4 (77% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Leif Erlend Johannessen answers 1...e6 (39% of games), 1...e5 (29% of games), 1...c6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (35% of games), 1...Nf6 (31% of games), 1...d5 (31% of games).
What openings does Leif Erlend Johannessen play as White?
As White, Leif Erlend Johannessen's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (74 games, 45.9% win rate); Indian Defense (73 games, 46.6% win rate); King's Indian Defense (33 games, 45.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 551 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Leif Erlend Johannessen play as Black?
As Black, Leif Erlend Johannessen most often plays: Slav Defense (42 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (41 games, 43.9% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (40 games, 45.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 562 games.
What is Leif Erlend Johannessen's FIDE rating?
Leif Erlend Johannessen is currently rated 2,410 in classical chess, 2,497 in rapid and 2,500 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,564 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Leif Erlend Johannessen played?
Our database contains 1,113 games by Leif Erlend Johannessen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 440 wins, 436 draws, 237 losses (39.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Leif Erlend Johannessen?
1,113 games by Leif Erlend Johannessen 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.