Prepare against Leiv Ove Bollestad
Norway · World #99,622 classical · FIDE ID 1561650
When preparing against Leiv Ove Bollestad, expect 1.e4 in 62% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 62 games by Leiv Ove Bollestad, covering Oct 2019 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Leiv Ove Bollestad's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Leiv Ove Bollestad 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 | 1,731 | 1,747 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,554 | 1,613 | May 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,573 | 1,576 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 24 | 11 | 27 | 38.7% |
| As White | 29 | 14 | 8 | 7 | 48.3% |
| As Black | 33 | 10 | 3 | 20 | 30.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Leiv Ove Bollestad's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Leiv Ove Bollestad's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 62.1% | 61.1% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 37.9% | 63.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 62% of White games, 61.1% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Bollestad usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …c6 (22% of these games) — Bollestad usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Bollestad usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 38% of White games, 63.6% score
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Bollestad usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Bollestad usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Bollestad usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 6 | 60.0% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 4 | 40.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 18 | 100.0% | 41.7% |
Leiv Ove Bollestad's chess games
All 62 games by Leiv Ove Bollestad in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2019 - Oct 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: 24 wins, 11 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 10 | 3/6/1 | 30.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% | |
| Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% | |
| Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% | |
| Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% | |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% | |
| Owen Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% | |
| Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D50 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D02 | Catalan | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D40 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% | |
| Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% | |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Niclas Hedin | 1,975 | Stockholm Summer Nights | D02 |
| May 2026 | Frederik Nordahl | 1,943 | TCh-NOR Club 2026 | C44 |
| Jul 2026 | Anders Berg | 1,939 | Stockholm Summer Nights | A05 |
| Jan 2026 | Anthony Khalife | 1,826 | Klubbmesterskap langsjakk 2026 | — |
| Mar 2024 | Mykhailo Kuzmenko | 1,789 | Fagernes Chess International 2024 | Open | — |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landsturneringen 2026 | Klasse 2 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,702 |
| Landsturneringen 2026 | 2 | 2026 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,706 |
| Kragero Resort Chess International 2024 | ELO Group | 2024 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,305 |
| Klubbmesterskap langsjakk 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 5 | 2,024 |
| Fagernes Open B | 2023 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,498 |
| Porsgrunn Grand Prix 2023 | B | 2023 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,344 |
| Stockholm Summer Nights | 2026 | 4 | 2 | 2,013 |
| Stavanger GP August | A | 2026 | 4 | 1 | 1,686 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Leiv Ove Bollestad's chess games?
62 games by Leiv Ove Bollestad, from Oct 2019 to Oct 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 Leiv Ove Bollestad has played.
What does Leiv Ove Bollestad play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Leiv Ove Bollestad opens with 1.e4 (62% of games), 1.Nf3 (38% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Leiv Ove Bollestad answers 1...e5 (60% of games), 1...c5 (40% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Leiv Ove Bollestad play as White?
As White, Leiv Ove Bollestad's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Leiv Ove Bollestad play as Black?
As Black, Leiv Ove Bollestad most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Catalan (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Leiv Ove Bollestad's FIDE rating?
Leiv Ove Bollestad is currently rated 1,731 in classical chess, 1,554 in rapid and 1,573 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,747 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Leiv Ove Bollestad played?
Our database contains 62 games by Leiv Ove Bollestad, covering Oct 2019 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 11 draws, 27 losses (38.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Leiv Ove Bollestad?
62 games by Leiv Ove Bollestad 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.