Prepare against Leif Gulliksen
Norway · World #131,504 classical · FIDE ID 1516302
When preparing against Leif Gulliksen, expect 1.d4 in 71% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 48 games by Leif Gulliksen, covering Feb 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Leif Gulliksen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Leif Gulliksen 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 | 1,642 | 1,687 | Jul 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,729 | 1,746 | Sep 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,644 | 1,644 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 17 | 5 | 26 | 35.4% |
| As White | 28 | 12 | 2 | 14 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 20 | 5 | 3 | 12 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Leif Gulliksen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Leif Gulliksen's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 20 | 71.4% | 52.5% |
| c4 | 7 | 25.0% | 35.7% |
| e4 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 71% of White games, 52.5% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Gulliksen usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Gulliksen usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …f5 (10% of these games) — Gulliksen usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 25% of White games, 35.7% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Gulliksen usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Gulliksen usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …b5 (14% of these games) — Gulliksen usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 92.9% | 38.5% |
| e5 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 100.0% | 30.0% |
Leif Gulliksen's chess games
All 48 games by Leif Gulliksen in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2013 - 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: 17 wins, 5 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A50 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A84 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E83 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B29 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Tor Ivar Bjorklund | 1,614 | Landsturneringen 2026 | Senior B | A50 |
| Jul 2026 | Leiv Rosok | 1,609 | Landsturneringen 2026 | Senior B | D20 |
| Jul 2026 | Sidney Junior Barreto Haubrick | 1,604 | Landsturneringen 2026 | Senior B | A84 |
| Jul 2026 | Lars Hope | 1,482 | Landsturneringen 2026 | Senior B | E71 |
| Jun 2013 | Odd Frydendal | 1,440 | ch-NOR Seniors-B | B92 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th Wch Seniors | 2000 | 11 | 4 | 2,047 |
| ch-NOR Open | 1999 | 9 | 2.5 | – |
| Landsturneringen 2026 | Senior B | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,620 |
| chB-NOR | 2023 | 5 | 0 | 1,031 |
| ch-Stjernen CC | 2010 | 4 | 3 | 1,645 |
| chT-NOR Clubs | 2012 | 3 | 1 | 1,559 |
| ch-NOR Seniors-B | 2013 | 2 | 1.5 | 1,541 |
| Kristiansund Open | 1992 | 1 | 1 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Leif Gulliksen's chess games?
48 games by Leif Gulliksen, from Feb 2013 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 Leif Gulliksen has played.
What does Leif Gulliksen play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Leif Gulliksen opens with 1.d4 (71% of games), 1.c4 (25% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Leif Gulliksen answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Leif Gulliksen play as White?
As White, Leif Gulliksen's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Leif Gulliksen play as Black?
As Black, Leif Gulliksen most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Leif Gulliksen's FIDE rating?
Leif Gulliksen is currently rated 1,642 in classical chess, 1,729 in rapid and 1,644 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,687 (Jul 2024).
How many games has Leif Gulliksen played?
Our database contains 48 games by Leif Gulliksen, covering Feb 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 5 draws, 26 losses (35.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Leif Gulliksen?
48 games by Leif Gulliksen 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.