Prepare against Per Lea
Norway · World #77,290 classical · FIDE ID 1504223
When preparing against Per Lea, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (80%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 50.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 181 games by Per Lea, covering Apr 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Per Lea's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Per Lea 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 | 1,798 | 1,835 | Jan 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,792 | 1,843 | Aug 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,727 | 1,862 | May 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 181 | 83 | 45 | 53 | 45.9% |
| As White | 96 | 46 | 19 | 31 | 47.9% |
| As Black | 85 | 37 | 26 | 22 | 43.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Per Lea's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Per Lea's side.
First moves as White (96 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 94 | 97.9% | 56.9% |
| d4 | 2 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 56.9% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Lea usually continues Nf3 (54.5% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Lea usually continues Nf3 (60.9% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Lea usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Lea usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Lea usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 23 | 100.0% | 71.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 36 | 80.0% | 58.3% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 20.0% | 55.6% |
Per Lea's chess games
All 181 games by Per Lea in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2013 - 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: 83 wins, 45 draws, 53 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 16 | 8/4/4 | 50.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B98 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| D69 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| A33 | English Opening | 7 | 2/5/0 | 28.6% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D00 | London System | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C32 | King's Gambit | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2003 | Odin Blikra Vea | 1,777 | chB-NOR Open | B45 |
| May 2003 | Henrik Sjol | 1,706 | chB-NOR Open | B28 |
| Feb 2003 | Sigmund Lunde | 1,693 | chT-NOR east 0203 | C47 |
| Mar 2018 | Jan Rune Moberg | 1,690 | ch-As CC A | C71 |
| Jan 2019 | Petter Lund | 1,649 | ch-As Follo CC A | A33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-As CC A | 2020 | 42 | 20.5 | 1,600 |
| As Autumn | 2019 | 35 | 21.5 | 1,519 |
| ch-Follo | 2013 | 20 | 18 | 1,740 |
| ch-NOR Seniors 65 | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 1,814 |
| ch-NOR Seniors A | 2015 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,533 |
| ch-Follo CC | 2015 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,598 |
| Follo Open | 2014 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,496 |
| As Autum | 2018 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,836 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Torstein Furnes (15 games) · Jon Kielland-Lund (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Per Lea's chess games?
181 games by Per Lea, from Apr 2013 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 Per Lea has played.
What does Per Lea play on the first move as White?
Across 96 games with White in our database, Per Lea opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Per Lea answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (80% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Per Lea play as White?
As White, Per Lea's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (16 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 96 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Per Lea play as Black?
As Black, Per Lea most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (8 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 85 games.
What is Per Lea's FIDE rating?
Per Lea is currently rated 1,798 in classical chess, 1,792 in rapid and 1,727 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,835 (Jan 2015).
How many games has Per Lea played?
Our database contains 181 games by Per Lea, covering Apr 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 83 wins, 45 draws, 53 losses (45.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Per Lea?
181 games by Per Lea 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.