Prepare against Livia Lindstad
Norway · World #27,172 classical · FIDE ID 1532405
When preparing against Livia Lindstad, expect 1.e4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (57%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 18.8% over 16 games.
Our database contains 140 games by Livia Lindstad, covering Oct 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Livia Lindstad's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Livia Lindstad 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 | 2,003 | 2,028 | Sep 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,921 | 1,927 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,949 | 2,048 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 140 | 48 | 17 | 75 | 34.3% |
| As White | 69 | 28 | 8 | 33 | 40.6% |
| As Black | 71 | 20 | 9 | 42 | 28.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Livia Lindstad's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Livia Lindstad's side.
First moves as White (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 59 | 85.5% | 44.9% |
| d4 | 8 | 11.6% | 56.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 44.9% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Lindstad usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Lindstad usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Lindstad usually continues d4 (43.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 12% of White games, 56.3% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Lindstad usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Lindstad usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Lindstad usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 30 | 71.4% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 8 | 19.0% | 56.3% |
| c6 | 4 | 9.5% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 57.1% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 42.9% | 38.9% |
Livia Lindstad's chess games
All 140 games by Livia Lindstad in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2016 - Aug 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: 48 wins, 17 draws, 75 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 16 | 3/3/10 | 18.8% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D00 | London System | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | Simona Bochnickova | 2,171 | 41st World Junior Girls | B93 |
| Dec 2024 | Emanuel Sundin | 2,126 | Karlstad Open | C50 |
| Sep 2020 | Holger Blauhut | 2,114 | Kragero September Open | C22 |
| Aug 2024 | Dana Kochavi | 2,083 | ch-EU U18 Girls | B13 |
| Dec 2024 | Niklas Carlstrom | 2,082 | Karlstad Open | B40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oslo Open | 2018 | 12 | 3.5 | 1,548 |
| 41st World Junior Girls | 2025 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,979 |
| World Cup U16 Girls Prel | 2021 | 10 | 5 | 1,410 |
| Wch U18 Girls | 2023 | 10 | 4 | 1,789 |
| ch-EU Online U14 Girls | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 1,403 |
| ch-EU Hybrid U16 Girls | 2021 | 9 | 3 | 1,498 |
| ch-EU U14 Girls | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,522 |
| ch-EU U18 Girls | 2024 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,063 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Livia Lindstad's chess games?
140 games by Livia Lindstad, from Oct 2016 to Aug 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 Livia Lindstad has played.
What does Livia Lindstad play on the first move as White?
Across 69 games with White in our database, Livia Lindstad opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Livia Lindstad answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games), 1...c6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (57% of games), 1...Nf6 (43% of games).
What openings does Livia Lindstad play as White?
As White, Livia Lindstad's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 69 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Livia Lindstad play as Black?
As Black, Livia Lindstad most often plays: Sicilian (16 games, 18.8% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 71 games.
What is Livia Lindstad's FIDE rating?
Livia Lindstad is currently rated 2,003 in classical chess, 1,921 in rapid and 1,949 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,028 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Livia Lindstad played?
Our database contains 140 games by Livia Lindstad, covering Oct 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 48 wins, 17 draws, 75 losses (34.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Livia Lindstad?
140 games by Livia Lindstad 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.