Prepare against Leif Hafstad
United Kingdom · World #28,543 classical · FIDE ID 438030
Our database contains 123 games by Leif Hafstad, covering Sep 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Leif Hafstad's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Leif Hafstad 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 | 1,994 | 1,994 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,926 | 1,926 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,916 | 1,940 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 123 | 35 | 34 | 54 | 28.5% |
| As White | 61 | 14 | 22 | 25 | 23.0% |
| As Black | 62 | 21 | 12 | 29 | 33.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Leif Hafstad's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Leif Hafstad's side.
First moves as White (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 58 | 95.1% | 42.2% |
| c4 | 3 | 4.9% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 42.2% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Hafstad usually continues Nf3 (44.7% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Hafstad usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Hafstad usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- 1.c4 — 5% of White games, 16.7% score
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Hafstad usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Hafstad usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Hafstad usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 25 | 78.1% | 48.0% |
| c5 | 7 | 21.9% | 35.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 57.9% | 40.9% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 42.1% | 50.0% |
Leif Hafstad's chess games
All 123 games by Leif Hafstad in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2015 - 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, 34 draws, 54 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D63 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E16 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2019 | Colm Daly | 2,278 | Dublin Irish Open | B52 |
| Aug 2025 | Robert F Willmoth | 2,150 | V Mindsports Int Open | E00 |
| Aug 2015 | Hajane Anbukumar | 2,024 | 5th Gibraltar U16 Open | C11 |
| Jul 2017 | William Horup Philipsen | 1,977 | Helsingor Xtracon Open | C02 |
| Jul 2018 | Mikael Ramkilde | 1,971 | Helsingor Xtracon Open | B51 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2018 | 20 | 9.5 | 1,927 |
| Wch U16 | 2018 | 13 | 4 | 1,813 |
| Wch U14 | 2016 | 10 | 3 | 1,676 |
| ch-EU Amateur U2000 | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,858 |
| Dublin Irish Open | 2019 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,929 |
| ch-BCF U13 | 2015 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,277 |
| ch-BCF U14 | 2016 | 7 | 3 | 1,531 |
| ch-BCF U12 | 2014 | 7 | 3.5 | 127 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Leif Hafstad's chess games?
123 games by Leif Hafstad, from Sep 2015 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 Hafstad has played.
What does Leif Hafstad play on the first move as White?
Across 61 games with White in our database, Leif Hafstad opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Leif Hafstad answers 1...e6 (78% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (58% of games), 1...Nf6 (42% of games).
What openings does Leif Hafstad play as White?
As White, Leif Hafstad's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Moscow Variation (9 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 61 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Leif Hafstad play as Black?
As Black, Leif Hafstad most often plays: Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate); French: Classical Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 62 games.
What is Leif Hafstad's FIDE rating?
Leif Hafstad is currently rated 1,994 in classical chess, 1,926 in rapid and 1,916 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,994 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Leif Hafstad played?
Our database contains 123 games by Leif Hafstad, covering Sep 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 34 draws, 54 losses (28.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Leif Hafstad?
123 games by Leif Hafstad 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.