Prepare against Leif Inge Nilsen
Norway · World #145,326 classical · FIDE ID 1526308
When preparing against Leif Inge Nilsen, expect 1.e4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (36% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (80%).
Our database contains 37 games by Leif Inge Nilsen, covering Jan 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Leif Inge Nilsen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Leif Inge Nilsen 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 | 1,606 | 1,650 | Oct 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,610 | 1,652 | Apr 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,643 | 1,721 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 18 | 5 | 14 | 48.6% |
| As White | 20 | 11 | 2 | 7 | 55.0% |
| As Black | 17 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 41.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Leif Inge Nilsen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Leif Inge Nilsen's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 90.0% | 55.6% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 55.6% score
- …e5 (44% of these games) — Nilsen usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …c6 (22% of these games) — Nilsen usually continues Bc4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Nilsen usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 10% of White games, 100.0% score
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Nilsen usually continues d3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Nilsen usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 4 | 36.4% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 36.4% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 3 | 27.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 80.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
Leif Inge Nilsen's chess games
All 37 games by Leif Inge Nilsen in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2017 - 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: 18 wins, 5 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | King's Knight Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | King's Knight Opening: Konstantinopolsky | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C20 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C20 | King's Pawn Game: Leonardis Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2018 | Trond Kristensen | 1,638 | ch-Helgeland & Salten Region | C23 |
| Mar 2020 | Oyvind Hogset | 1,497 | ch-Bodo CC | C01 |
| Nov 2019 | Harald Lien | 1,462 | ch-Bodo | C00 |
| Oct 2018 | Oyvind Holmen Longva | 1,417 | ch-Bodo | B01 |
| Feb 2019 | Bjorn Lovheim Olsen | 1,400 | ch-Bodo CC | D30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Bodo CC | 2020 | 20 | 10 | 1,377 |
| ch-Bodo | 2019 | 13 | 8.5 | 1,530 |
| ch-Helgeland & Salten Region | 2018 | 4 | 2 | 1,950 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Leif Inge Nilsen's chess games?
37 games by Leif Inge Nilsen, from Jan 2017 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 Inge Nilsen has played.
What does Leif Inge Nilsen play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Leif Inge Nilsen opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Leif Inge Nilsen answers 1...c5 (36% of games), 1...e5 (36% of games), 1...e6 (27% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (80% of games), 1...c6 (20% of games).
What openings does Leif Inge Nilsen play as White?
As White, Leif Inge Nilsen's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Leif Inge Nilsen play as Black?
As Black, Leif Inge Nilsen most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Leif Inge Nilsen's FIDE rating?
Leif Inge Nilsen is currently rated 1,606 in classical chess, 1,610 in rapid and 1,643 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,650 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Leif Inge Nilsen played?
Our database contains 37 games by Leif Inge Nilsen, covering Jan 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 5 draws, 14 losses (48.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Leif Inge Nilsen?
37 games by Leif Inge Nilsen 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.