Prepare against Leif Jensen
DNK · World #76,958 classical · FIDE ID 1432036
When preparing against Leif Jensen, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French Defense as Black, 30.8% over 26 games.
Our database contains 215 games by Leif Jensen, covering Dec 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Leif Jensen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Leif Jensen 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 | 1,799 | 1,854 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 215 | 90 | 76 | 49 | 41.9% |
| As White | 112 | 49 | 36 | 27 | 43.8% |
| As Black | 103 | 41 | 40 | 22 | 39.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Leif Jensen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Leif Jensen's side.
First moves as White (112 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 112 | 100.0% | 59.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 59.8% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Jensen usually continues g3 (60.7% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Jensen usually continues Nc3 (64.3% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Jensen usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 59 | 100.0% | 56.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 25 | 100.0% | 68.0% |
Leif Jensen's chess games
All 215 games by Leif Jensen in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 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: 90 wins, 76 draws, 49 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 28 | 13/8/7 | 46.4% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 20 | 11/4/5 | 55.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 17 | 9/4/4 | 52.9% |
| B20 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French Defense | 26 | 8/13/5 | 30.8% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 14 | 7/4/3 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 2/6/2 | 20.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 9 | 4/5/0 | 44.4% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2000 | Jacob Carstensen | 2,253 | 14th Lovfalds A | B20 |
| Apr 2011 | Claus Rossen | 2,186 | ch-DEN G7-1 | B20 |
| Sep 1999 | Hans Dahl Pedersen | 2,169 | 13th Lovfalds A | B20 |
| Apr 2012 | Rune Andersen | 2,144 | ch-DEN G7-1 | D11 |
| Sep 2000 | Henrik Dahl Pedersen | 2,133 | 14th Lovfalds A | C05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faxe EMT | 2013 | 63 | 50.5 | 1,918 |
| ch-DEN G7-1 | 2012 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,118 |
| ch-DEN M7 Gr2 | 2005 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,196 |
| 12th A Lovsprings Open | 2001 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,816 |
| Faxe anniversity | 2014 | 7 | 5 | 1,955 |
| Lovsprings 03rd A | 1991 | 7 | 4 | 2,109 |
| ch-DEN MA7 Gr1 | 2004 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,954 |
| ch-G7-A-DEN | 2014 | 7 | 4 | 2,039 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Leif Jensen's chess games?
215 games by Leif Jensen, from Dec 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 Jensen has played.
What does Leif Jensen play on the first move as White?
Across 112 games with White in our database, Leif Jensen opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Leif Jensen answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Leif Jensen play as White?
As White, Leif Jensen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (28 games, 46.4% win rate); Vienna Game (20 games, 55.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (17 games, 52.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 112 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Leif Jensen play as Black?
As Black, Leif Jensen most often plays: French Defense (26 games, 30.8% win rate); Slav Defense (14 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (11 games, 36.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 103 games.
What is Leif Jensen's FIDE rating?
Leif Jensen is currently rated 1,799 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,854 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Leif Jensen played?
Our database contains 215 games by Leif Jensen, covering Dec 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 90 wins, 76 draws, 49 losses (41.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Leif Jensen?
215 games by Leif Jensen 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.