Prepare against Vebjorn Maanum Leonhardsen
Norway · World #53,305 classical · FIDE ID 1539515
Our database contains 144 games by Vebjorn Maanum Leonhardsen, covering Nov 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Vebjorn Maanum Leonhardsen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vebjorn Maanum Leonhardsen 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 | 1,880 | 1,962 | Jan 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,000 | 2,012 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,998 | 2,036 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 144 | 49 | 50 | 45 | 34.0% |
| As White | 71 | 30 | 21 | 20 | 42.3% |
| As Black | 73 | 19 | 29 | 25 | 26.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 37 | 52.1% | 62.2% |
| c4 | 15 | 21.1% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 18.3% | 46.2% |
| e4 | 6 | 8.5% | 41.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 52% of White games, 62.2% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Leonhardsen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Leonhardsen usually continues c4 (59.1% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Leonhardsen usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 21% of White games, 60.0% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Leonhardsen usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Leonhardsen usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Leonhardsen usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 37 | 94.9% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 21 | 95.5% | 35.7% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
Vebjorn Maanum Leonhardsen's chess games
All 144 games by Vebjorn Maanum Leonhardsen in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 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: 49 wins, 50 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 1/6/1 | 12.5% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D00 | London System | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D41 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2023 | Bjarke Gregor | 2,095 | ch-DEN G7 Gr1 | A28 |
| Jul 2020 | Rune Egede Andersen | 2,003 | Koge Lang Sommer Weekend | A29 |
| Mar 2024 | Christian Ringsmose | 1,980 | DEN-ch sf2 | D37 |
| Apr 2018 | Per Odegaard | 1,947 | ch-Asker CC | B15 |
| Apr 2023 | Svend Steenstrup | 1,943 | ch-DEN G7 Gr1 | A21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2019 | 30 | 12 | 1,753 |
| Asker Autumn A | 2017 | 9 | 7 | 1,762 |
| Koge Lang Jubilee Weekend Gr-2 | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,918 |
| ch-Asker CC | 2018 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,762 |
| Det åpne NM i hurtigsjakk | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,002 |
| ch-Asker CC Class A | 2017 | 8 | 4 | 1,524 |
| Kragero Open B | 2020 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,893 |
| DEN-ch sf2 | 2024 | 7 | 4 | 1,981 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vebjorn Maanum Leonhardsen's chess games?
144 games by Vebjorn Maanum Leonhardsen, from Nov 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 Vebjorn Maanum Leonhardsen has played.
What does Vebjorn Maanum Leonhardsen play on the first move as White?
Across 71 games with White in our database, Vebjorn Maanum Leonhardsen opens with 1.d4 (52% of games), 1.c4 (21% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vebjorn Maanum Leonhardsen answers 1...c6 (95% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (95% of games), 1...Nf6 (5% of games).
What openings does Vebjorn Maanum Leonhardsen play as White?
As White, Vebjorn Maanum Leonhardsen's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 71 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vebjorn Maanum Leonhardsen play as Black?
As Black, Vebjorn Maanum Leonhardsen most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 73 games.
What is Vebjorn Maanum Leonhardsen's FIDE rating?
Vebjorn Maanum Leonhardsen is currently rated 1,880 in classical chess, 2,000 in rapid and 1,998 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,962 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Vebjorn Maanum Leonhardsen played?
Our database contains 144 games by Vebjorn Maanum Leonhardsen, covering Nov 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 49 wins, 50 draws, 45 losses (34.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vebjorn Maanum Leonhardsen?
144 games by Vebjorn Maanum Leonhardsen 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.