Prepare against Leif Haraldsson
Sweden · World #52,820 classical · FIDE ID 1710648
Our database contains 85 games by Leif Haraldsson, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Leif Haraldsson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Leif Haraldsson 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 | 1,882 | 2,088 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,964 | 1,964 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 25 | 10 | 50 | 29.4% |
| As White | 42 | 14 | 5 | 23 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 43 | 11 | 5 | 27 | 25.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Leif Haraldsson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Leif Haraldsson's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f4 | 28 | 66.7% | 41.1% |
| e4 | 13 | 31.0% | 30.8% |
| d3 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.f4 — 67% of White games, 41.1% score
- …d5 (61% of these games) — Haraldsson usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Haraldsson usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Haraldsson usually continues e4 (33.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 31% of White games, 30.8% score
- …e5 (46% of these games) — Haraldsson usually continues Bc4 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (23% of these games) — Haraldsson usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Haraldsson usually continues d3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 14 | 73.7% | 42.9% |
| d6 | 5 | 26.3% | 20.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 9 | 60.0% | 16.7% |
| f5 | 4 | 26.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
Leif Haraldsson's chess games
All 85 games by Leif Haraldsson in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 25 wins, 10 draws, 50 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 25 | 9/3/13 | 36.0% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C23 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C20 | King's Pawn Game: Leonardis Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Mieses Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C10 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A41 | Rat Defense | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| C40 | Gunderam Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C41 | Philidor | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2010 | Marc Overeem | 2,245 | 8th Gibraltar Masters | A88 |
| Dec 2022 | Jan-Olov Lind | 2,216 | Karlstad Open | C41 |
| Apr 2019 | Michael Dougherty | 2,183 | Reykjavik Open | B20 |
| Oct 2007 | Margarita Komysheva | 2,174 | 4th Calvia Amateur Open | C33 |
| Oct 2007 | Gilles Grichkevitch | 2,171 | 4th Calvia Amateur Open | C22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2025 | 24 | 11 | 1,957 |
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2019 | 20 | 9 | 1,853 |
| 8th Gibraltar Masters | 2010 | 10 | 4 | 2,055 |
| 2nd Colonia de Sant Jordi Open | 2023 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,681 |
| 3rd Calvia Open | 2006 | 5 | 0 | 1,894 |
| 4th Calvia Amateur Open | 2007 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,169 |
| Karlstad Open | 2022 | 4 | 1 | 1,991 |
| Deltalift Open | 2019 | 3 | 0 | 1,874 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Leif Haraldsson's chess games?
85 games by Leif Haraldsson, from Oct 2006 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 Haraldsson has played.
What does Leif Haraldsson play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Leif Haraldsson opens with 1.f4 (67% of games), 1.e4 (31% of games), 1.d3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Leif Haraldsson answers 1...e5 (74% of games), 1...d6 (26% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (60% of games), 1...f5 (27% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games).
What openings does Leif Haraldsson play as White?
As White, Leif Haraldsson's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (25 games, 36.0% win rate); King's Gambit (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Bishop's Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Leif Haraldsson play as Black?
As Black, Leif Haraldsson most often plays: Rat Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Gunderam Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Philidor (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Leif Haraldsson's FIDE rating?
Leif Haraldsson is currently rated 1,882 in classical chess, 1,964 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,088 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Leif Haraldsson played?
Our database contains 85 games by Leif Haraldsson, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 10 draws, 50 losses (29.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Leif Haraldsson?
85 games by Leif Haraldsson 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.