Prepare against Leif Magne Moen
Norway · World #115,831 classical · FIDE ID 1521217
When preparing against Leif Magne Moen, expect 1.Nf3 in 65% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (73%).
Our database contains 75 games by Leif Magne Moen, covering Jun 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Leif Magne Moen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Leif Magne Moen 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 | 1,685 | 1,695 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,660 | 1,695 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 37 | 4 | 34 | 49.3% |
| As White | 37 | 19 | 2 | 16 | 51.4% |
| As Black | 38 | 18 | 2 | 18 | 47.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Leif Magne Moen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Leif Magne Moen's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 24 | 64.9% | 60.4% |
| d4 | 6 | 16.2% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 6 | 16.2% | 41.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 65% of White games, 60.4% score
- …d5 (63% of these games) — Moen usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Moen usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …Nc6 (8% of these games) — Moen usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 16% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Moen usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Moen usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Moen usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 21 | 100.0% | 45.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 73.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 26.7% | 50.0% |
Leif Magne Moen's chess games
All 75 games by Leif Magne Moen in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 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: 37 wins, 4 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D39 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Anglo-Slav Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | Old Indian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D52 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 13 | 6/1/6 | 46.2% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2005 | Ole-Jakob Kristiansen | 1,852 | ch-Hamar CC | A18 |
| Oct 2009 | Erik Feragen | 1,501 | Hamar Open | E20 |
| Mar 2004 | Frode Storli | 1,468 | ch-Hamar CC | A11 |
| Feb 2005 | Jan Arne Bjerke | 1,390 | ch-Hamar CC | D52 |
| Feb 2004 | Reidar Kristiansen | 1,370 | ch-Hamar CC | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Hamar CC | 2014 | 38 | 20.5 | 1,354 |
| Hamar Open B | 2005 | 16 | 7 | 1,117 |
| ch-Hamar Ridabu School B | 2016 | 8 | 4 | 1,204 |
| ch-Hamar Ridabu School | 2015 | 7 | 4 | 1,070 |
| Hamar Open | 2013 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,314 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Leif Magne Moen's chess games?
75 games by Leif Magne Moen, from Jun 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 Magne Moen has played.
What does Leif Magne Moen play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Leif Magne Moen opens with 1.Nf3 (65% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games), 1.e4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Leif Magne Moen answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games).
What openings does Leif Magne Moen play as White?
As White, Leif Magne Moen's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 85.7% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Leif Magne Moen play as Black?
As Black, Leif Magne Moen most often plays: Sicilian (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Leif Magne Moen's FIDE rating?
Leif Magne Moen is currently rated 1,685 in classical chess, 1,660 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,695 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Leif Magne Moen played?
Our database contains 75 games by Leif Magne Moen, covering Jun 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 4 draws, 34 losses (49.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Leif Magne Moen?
75 games by Leif Magne Moen 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.