Prepare against Leif Tidemann-Andersen
Norway · World #94,667 classical · FIDE ID 1511122
When preparing against Leif Tidemann-Andersen, expect 1.e4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (75%).
Our database contains 47 games by Leif Tidemann-Andersen, covering Jan 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Leif Tidemann-Andersen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Leif Tidemann-Andersen 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 | 1,745 | 1,810 | Jul 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,690 | 1,742 | Nov 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,730 | 1,765 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 26 | 4 | 17 | 55.3% |
| As White | 24 | 15 | 1 | 8 | 62.5% |
| As Black | 23 | 11 | 3 | 9 | 47.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Leif Tidemann-Andersen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Leif Tidemann-Andersen's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 83.3% | 65.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 16.7% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 65.0% score
- …e5 (45% of these games) — Tidemann-Andersen usually continues Bc4 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Tidemann-Andersen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Tidemann-Andersen usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 17% of White games, 62.5% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Tidemann-Andersen usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Tidemann-Andersen usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (25% of these games) — Tidemann-Andersen usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 50.0% | 64.3% |
| c5 | 6 | 42.9% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 75.0% | 58.3% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
Leif Tidemann-Andersen's chess games
All 47 games by Leif Tidemann-Andersen in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2016 - 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: 26 wins, 4 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Bishop's Opening: Boden-Kieseritzky Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D38 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A72 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2005 | Rune Vik Hansen | 1,768 | Sandefjord Caissa Open | B38 |
| Jan 2020 | Jan Brix | 1,645 | ch-SANDSFJORD Caissa CC Seniors | C50 |
| Sep 2003 | Pal Farmen | 1,616 | Sandefjord Hostturneringen | C62 |
| Jan 2019 | Josef Hajdu | 1,506 | Sandefjord Caissa Spring Seniors | A20 |
| Apr 2019 | Kjell Ringstad | 1,461 | Sandefjord Caissa Spring Seniors | A17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandefjord Caissa Open | 2006 | 14 | 8 | 1,472 |
| ch-SANDSFJORD Caissa CC Seniors | 2020 | 6 | 6 | 1,931 |
| Sandefjord Caissa Spring Seniors | 2019 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,677 |
| ch-Sandefjord CC | 2003 | 5 | 1 | 1,433 |
| Sandefjord Hostturneringen | 2003 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,689 |
| Sandefjord MGP | 2003 | 3 | 2.5 | 1,479 |
| Kretsmesterskap | 2003 | 3 | 2 | 1,758 |
| ch-NOR Seniors B | 2019 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,324 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Leif Tidemann-Andersen's chess games?
47 games by Leif Tidemann-Andersen, from Jan 2016 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 Tidemann-Andersen has played.
What does Leif Tidemann-Andersen play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Leif Tidemann-Andersen opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.c4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Leif Tidemann-Andersen answers 1...e5 (50% of games), 1...c5 (43% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does Leif Tidemann-Andersen play as White?
As White, Leif Tidemann-Andersen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 100.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Leif Tidemann-Andersen play as Black?
As Black, Leif Tidemann-Andersen most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Philidor (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Leif Tidemann-Andersen's FIDE rating?
Leif Tidemann-Andersen is currently rated 1,745 in classical chess, 1,690 in rapid and 1,730 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,810 (Jul 2024).
How many games has Leif Tidemann-Andersen played?
Our database contains 47 games by Leif Tidemann-Andersen, covering Jan 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 4 draws, 17 losses (55.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Leif Tidemann-Andersen?
47 games by Leif Tidemann-Andersen 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.