Prepare against Terje Lie
Norway · World #146,755 classical · FIDE ID 1504916
When preparing against Terje Lie, expect 1.d4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (96%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Benoni Defense as White, 8.0% over 25 games.
Our database contains 480 games by Terje Lie, covering Jan 2006 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Terje Lie's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Terje Lie 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 | 1,602 | 1,842 | Jul 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,699 | 1,699 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,672 | 1,694 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 480 | 93 | 57 | 330 | 19.4% |
| As White | 235 | 49 | 29 | 157 | 20.9% |
| As Black | 245 | 44 | 28 | 173 | 18.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Terje Lie's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Terje Lie's side.
First moves as White (235 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 231 | 98.3% | 27.1% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 1.7% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 27.1% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Lie usually continues c4 (29.6% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Lie usually continues c4 (18.0% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Lie usually continues c4 (35.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Lie usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Lie usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …Nc6 (25% of these games) — Lie usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (117 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 68 | 58.1% | 23.5% |
| c5 | 15 | 12.8% | 23.3% |
| g6 | 13 | 11.1% | 15.4% |
| e5 | 8 | 6.8% | 25.0% |
| b6 | 6 | 5.1% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 4.3% | 30.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 82 | 96.5% | 27.4% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
Terje Lie's chess games
All 480 games by Terje Lie in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2006 - 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: 93 wins, 57 draws, 330 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A50 | Indian Defense | 41 | 12/2/27 | 29.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 25 | 2/5/18 | 8.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 23 | 2/1/20 | 8.7% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 17 | 3/2/12 | 17.6% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 14 | 3/4/7 | 21.4% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 12 | 4/0/8 | 33.3% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 11 | 2/2/7 | 18.2% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| A96 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 67 | 11/8/48 | 16.4% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 14 | 1/3/10 | 7.1% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 14 | 6/1/7 | 42.9% |
| A14 | English Opening | 13 | 1/3/9 | 7.7% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 12 | 2/1/9 | 16.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 2/0/10 | 16.7% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2004 | Jacob Hein | 2,515 | 26th Politiken Cup | E32 |
| Oct 2011 | Yngve Fossheim | 2,400 | Oslo Open ELO | B06 |
| Oct 2011 | Mykhalo Galinskyi | 2,400 | Oslo Open ELO | D07 |
| Jul 2003 | Michael Backmann Nielsen | 2,120 | 25th Politiken Cup | E32 |
| Oct 2005 | Jan Arne Bjorgvik | 2,119 | Gausdal Byggern Masters | D36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Classic Open | 2017 | 35 | 9.5 | 1,692 |
| Bergen Sommer Open | 2017 | 21 | 4.5 | 1,437 |
| Gausdal Byggern Masters | 2006 | 18 | 5.5 | 1,848 |
| ch-NOR Open | 2004 | 17 | 4 | 1,883 |
| ch-NOR Seniors A | 2017 | 15 | 6 | 1,533 |
| Bergen Grand Prix | 2011 | 12 | 3.5 | 1,391 |
| Bergen Sommer Open A | 2008 | 12 | 2 | 1,378 |
| 24th Politiken Cup | 2002 | 11 | 2 | 1,312 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Terje Lie's chess games?
480 games by Terje Lie, from Jan 2006 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 Terje Lie has played.
What does Terje Lie play on the first move as White?
Across 235 games with White in our database, Terje Lie opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Terje Lie answers 1...d6 (58% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games), 1...b6 (1% of games).
What openings does Terje Lie play as White?
As White, Terje Lie's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (41 games, 29.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (25 games, 8.0% win rate); Slav Defense (23 games, 8.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 235 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Terje Lie play as Black?
As Black, Terje Lie most often plays: Pirc Defense (67 games, 16.4% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (14 games, 7.1% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 245 games.
What is Terje Lie's FIDE rating?
Terje Lie is currently rated 1,602 in classical chess, 1,699 in rapid and 1,672 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,842 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Terje Lie played?
Our database contains 480 games by Terje Lie, covering Jan 2006 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 93 wins, 57 draws, 330 losses (19.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Terje Lie?
480 games by Terje Lie 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.