Prepare against Steinar Leite
Norway · World #87,267 classical · FIDE ID 1510428
When preparing against Steinar Leite, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (55%).
Our database contains 104 games by Steinar Leite, covering Mar 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Steinar Leite's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Steinar Leite 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 | 1,766 | 1,823 | Jul 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,784 | 1,811 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,759 | 1,866 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 104 | 36 | 17 | 51 | 34.6% |
| As White | 49 | 22 | 10 | 17 | 44.9% |
| As Black | 55 | 14 | 7 | 34 | 25.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Steinar Leite's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Steinar Leite's side.
First moves as White (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 47 | 95.9% | 55.3% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 55.3% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Leite usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Leite usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Leite usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d6 (100% of these games) — Leite usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 22 | 88.0% | 36.4% |
| d5 | 2 | 8.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 55.0% | 54.5% |
| f5 | 5 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Steinar Leite's chess games
All 104 games by Steinar Leite in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2010 - 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: 36 wins, 17 draws, 51 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 9 | 2/6/1 | 22.2% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| A97 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2012 | Elvira Mass | 2,040 | Reykjavik Open | B08 |
| Jul 2014 | Sigurd B. Justinussen | 1,978 | 36th Politiken Cup | B52 |
| Jul 2026 | Traen,Oyvind Bjornevoll | 1,851 | Bergen Spillfestival 2026 | B21 |
| Apr 2016 | Isak Sjoberg | 1,843 | ch-Buskerud | C89 |
| Feb 2014 | Andras Bacsi | 1,808 | Budapest FS02 FM-B | A57 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-NOR Clubs | 2022 | 11 | 6 | 1,733 |
| Budapest FS02 FM-B | 2014 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,802 |
| ch-NOR Class 2 | 2015 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,653 |
| 36th Politiken Cup | 2014 | 10 | 4 | 1,905 |
| Arctic Chess Challenge | 2010 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,974 |
| Landsturneringen 2026 | Senior B | 2026 | 9 | 7 | 1,864 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2012 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,754 |
| Oslo ASKO Open | 2009 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,402 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Steinar Leite's chess games?
104 games by Steinar Leite, from Mar 2010 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 Steinar Leite has played.
What does Steinar Leite play on the first move as White?
Across 49 games with White in our database, Steinar Leite opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Steinar Leite answers 1...e5 (88% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...f5 (25% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games).
What openings does Steinar Leite play as White?
As White, Steinar Leite's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 49 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Steinar Leite play as Black?
As Black, Steinar Leite most often plays: Italian Game (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Dutch Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); English Opening: Dutch Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 55 games.
What is Steinar Leite's FIDE rating?
Steinar Leite is currently rated 1,766 in classical chess, 1,784 in rapid and 1,759 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,823 (Jul 2024).
How many games has Steinar Leite played?
Our database contains 104 games by Steinar Leite, covering Mar 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 17 draws, 51 losses (34.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Steinar Leite?
104 games by Steinar Leite 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.