Leif Erlend Johannessen vs Kjetil A. Lie
GM Leif Erlend Johannessen (2410) · GM Kjetil A. Lie (2459)
Leif Erlend Johannessen and Kjetil A. Lie have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1998 and the most recent in Nov 2007. Johannessen leads 5 wins to 2, with 6 draws (54% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Benoni Defense (1 games). The average game between them lasted 45 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Johannessen | Draws | Lie |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johannessen with White | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Lie with White | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Johannessen | Draws | Lie |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 13 | 5 | 6 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Johannessen | Draws | Lie |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A77 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A81 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B20 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B38 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2007 | Kjetil A. Lie | Leif Erlend Johannessen | 0-1 | Indian Defense | chT-NOR Ishav 0708 |
| Jul 2006 | Leif Erlend Johannessen | Kjetil A. Lie | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | ch-NOR |
| Jul 2005 | Kjetil A. Lie | Leif Erlend Johannessen | 0-1 | Sicilian | ch-NOR |
| Dec 2004 | Kjetil A. Lie | Leif Erlend Johannessen | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Classical | Drammen Smartfish Masters |
| Jul 2004 | Leif Erlend Johannessen | Kjetil A. Lie | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | ch-NOR |
| May 2003 | Kjetil A. Lie | Leif Erlend Johannessen | 1/2-1/2 | Vienna Game | chT-NOR |
| Jul 2002 | Leif Erlend Johannessen | Kjetil A. Lie | 1-0 | English Opening: Symmetrical | ch-NOR |
| May 2001 | Leif Erlend Johannessen | Kjetil A. Lie | 0-1 | English Opening: Symmetrical | chT-NOR fin |
| Jan 2001 | Kjetil A. Lie | Leif Erlend Johannessen | 1/2-1/2 | French: Winawer Variation | chT-NOR 0001 |
| Jan 2001 | Leif Erlend Johannessen | Kjetil A. Lie | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | chT-NOR qualifier |
| Jul 1999 | Leif Erlend Johannessen | Kjetil A. Lie | 1/2-1/2 | Benoni Defense | ch-NOR |
| Jan 1999 | Leif Erlend Johannessen | Kjetil A. Lie | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | chT-NOR 9900 |
| Jan 1998 | Leif Erlend Johannessen | Kjetil A. Lie | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense | NOR Open U18 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Leif Erlend Johannessen and Kjetil A. Lie?
In 13 recorded games, Leif Erlend Johannessen has 5 wins, Kjetil A. Lie has 2 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Leif Erlend Johannessen and Kjetil A. Lie played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Jan 1998 to Nov 2007.
What openings do Leif Erlend Johannessen and Kjetil A. Lie play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Benoni Defense (1 games), followed by the Benoni Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.