Prepare against Liam Stenstrand
Norway · World #104,417 classical · FIDE ID 1597604
When preparing against Liam Stenstrand, expect 1.d4 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 37 games by Liam Stenstrand, covering Aug 2025 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Liam Stenstrand's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Liam Stenstrand 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 | 1,717 | 1,778 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,794 | 1,794 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,874 | 1,881 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 26 | 4 | 7 | 70.3% |
| As White | 17 | 14 | 0 | 3 | 82.4% |
| As Black | 20 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 60.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Liam Stenstrand's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Liam Stenstrand's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 9 | 52.9% | 88.9% |
| e4 | 7 | 41.2% | 85.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 53% of White games, 88.9% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Stenstrand usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Stenstrand usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Stenstrand usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 41% of White games, 85.7% score
- …e5 (57% of these games) — Stenstrand usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Stenstrand usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Stenstrand usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 90.0% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 100.0% | 72.2% |
Liam Stenstrand's chess games
All 37 games by Liam Stenstrand in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2025 - 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: 26 wins, 4 draws, 7 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E10 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% | |
| Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% | |
| English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% | |
| French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D01 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| Ponziani Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% | |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% | |
| Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% | |
| Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% | |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Edvard Vallestrand Berg | 1,765 | Det åpne NM i hurtigsjakk | B01 |
| Jul 2026 | Alvin Gurakar Skribeland | 1,756 | Landsturneringen 2026 | Mikroputt | C54 |
| Oct 2026 | Parthiv Shiva Reddy Mylam | 1,596 | Kretsmesterskapet i langsjakk Vestland 2026 (Fide-ratet) | B (1550-1799 iog C (under 1550) | — |
| Feb 2026 | A. Backer | 1,581 | NM for barne og ungdomslag 2026 | Mikroputt (2015-) | — |
| Oct 2026 | Ronav Roy | 1,551 | Kretsmesterskapet i langsjakk Vestland 2026 (Fide-ratet) | B (1550-1799 iog C (under 1550) | — |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landsturneringen 2026 | Mikroputt | 2026 | 14 | 14 | 1,916 |
| Landsturneringen 2025 | Mikroputt | 2025 | 8 | 5 | 1,599 |
| Det åpne NM i hurtigsjakk | 2026 | 5 | 2 | 1,594 |
| Kretsmesterskapet i langsjakk Vestland 2026 (Fide-ratet) | B (1550-1799 iog C (under 1550) | 2026 | 5 | 4.5 | 1,886 |
| NM for barn og ungdom 2025 | Gruppe G (f. 16-) | 2025 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,534 |
| NM for barne og ungdomslag 2026 | Mikroputt (2015-) | 2026 | 2 | 1 | 1,567 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Liam Stenstrand's chess games?
37 games by Liam Stenstrand, from Aug 2025 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 Liam Stenstrand has played.
What does Liam Stenstrand play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Liam Stenstrand opens with 1.d4 (53% of games), 1.e4 (41% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Liam Stenstrand answers 1...e5 (90% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Liam Stenstrand play as White?
As White, Liam Stenstrand's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (4 games, 100.0% win rate); Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Liam Stenstrand play as Black?
As Black, Liam Stenstrand most often plays: Italian Game: Classical Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Torre Attack (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Liam Stenstrand's FIDE rating?
Liam Stenstrand is currently rated 1,717 in classical chess, 1,794 in rapid and 1,874 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,778 (May 2026).
How many games has Liam Stenstrand played?
Our database contains 37 games by Liam Stenstrand, covering Aug 2025 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 4 draws, 7 losses (70.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Liam Stenstrand?
37 games by Liam Stenstrand 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.