Prepare against Richard Lilja
DNK · World #19,887 classical · FIDE ID 1403109
Our database contains 415 games by Richard Lilja, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Richard Lilja's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Richard Lilja 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 | 2,058 | 2,170 | Jan 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 415 | 143 | 88 | 184 | 34.5% |
| As White | 208 | 77 | 46 | 85 | 37.0% |
| As Black | 207 | 66 | 42 | 99 | 31.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Richard Lilja's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Richard Lilja's side.
First moves as White (208 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 185 | 88.9% | 47.6% |
| Nc3 | 13 | 6.3% | 65.4% |
| b3 | 4 | 1.9% | 25.0% |
| f4 | 4 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 1.0% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 47.6% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Lilja usually continues Nc3 (40.5% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Lilja usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Lilja usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nc3 — 6% of White games, 65.4% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Lilja usually continues e4 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Lilja usually continues e4 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Lilja usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 37 | 43.0% | 33.8% |
| c5 | 22 | 25.6% | 54.5% |
| d6 | 16 | 18.6% | 53.1% |
| g6 | 9 | 10.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 57 | 70.4% | 27.2% |
| g6 | 19 | 23.5% | 52.6% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.5% | 75.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
Richard Lilja's chess games
All 415 games by Richard Lilja in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 143 wins, 88 draws, 184 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 48 | 15/11/22 | 31.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 19 | 8/4/7 | 42.1% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| C11 | French Defense | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 28 | 10/5/13 | 35.7% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 15 | 5/2/8 | 33.3% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 15 | 4/3/8 | 26.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 10 | 1/4/5 | 10.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| E66 | English Opening | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Heini Olsen | 2,360 | Copenhagen3 | B13 |
| May 2019 | Aref Vasli | 2,346 | Copenhagen Challenge | B72 |
| Aug 2011 | Bo Garner Christensen | 2,289 | 33rd Politiken Cup | B23 |
| Jul 2022 | Andreas Druckenthaner | 2,272 | ch-EU Seniors 50 21st | C30 |
| Jan 1995 | Nils Petersen | 2,265 | ch-DEN qual | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillerod NSU Open | 2011 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,075 |
| ch-DEN Seniors 50+ | 2019 | 14 | 6.5 | 1,924 |
| 24th Politiken Cup | 2002 | 11 | 5 | 2,111 |
| 33rd World Senior 50+ | 2025 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,077 |
| 18th Politiken Cup | 1996 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,216 |
| 22nd Politiken Cup | 2000 | 11 | 6 | 2,301 |
| 23rd Politiken Cup | 2001 | 11 | 6 | 2,307 |
| 25th Politiken Cup | 2003 | 11 | 5 | 2,146 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Richard Lilja's chess games?
415 games by Richard Lilja, from Apr 2003 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 Richard Lilja has played.
What does Richard Lilja play on the first move as White?
Across 208 games with White in our database, Richard Lilja opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.Nc3 (6% of games), 1.b3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Richard Lilja answers 1...e5 (43% of games), 1...c5 (26% of games), 1...d6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...g6 (23% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Richard Lilja play as White?
As White, Richard Lilja's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (48 games, 31.3% win rate); Sicilian (19 games, 42.1% win rate); King's Indian Attack (10 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 208 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Richard Lilja play as Black?
As Black, Richard Lilja most often plays: Modern Defense (28 games, 35.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense (15 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (15 games, 26.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 207 games.
What is Richard Lilja's FIDE rating?
Richard Lilja is currently rated 2,058 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,170 (Jan 2022).
How many games has Richard Lilja played?
Our database contains 415 games by Richard Lilja, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 143 wins, 88 draws, 184 losses (34.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Richard Lilja?
415 games by Richard Lilja 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.