Leif Ogaard GM

Grandmaster Leif Ogaard (aka Profylax)

Meet Leif Ogaard, a chess Grandmaster whose blitz prowess is as dazzling as a well-executed queen sacrifice—except Leif’s sacrifices tend to win, not lose.

With a peak blitz rating soaring at an impressive 2513 achieved in April 2025 and an even shinier rapid rating maxing out at 2543 in mid-2023, Leif isn’t just playing chess, they’re redefining it. Not one to be rushed, their average game length is around 69 moves for wins, showcasing patience and deep calculation rarely seen outside the highest levels of play.

Legends say Leif has a nearly supernatural comeback rate of 85% after losing a piece, proving that giving up material is just part of their grand plan. And the psychological stamina? Almost mythical, with a tilt factor of just 6—meaning losing a piece or two won’t send Leif spiraling into a caffeine-fueled tantrum.

Their opening repertoire is shrouded in mystery (1752 blitz games labeled “Unknown Opening” with a winning rate close to 57.5% — top secret indeed!). However, they’ve shown fearless mastery of the Queen’s Gambit Declined (Queens Knight Variation), winning their very first recorded game with it. Perhaps the real secret is in that subtle codenamed “Top Secret” opening used in 219 blitz games.

Playing style? Considerably aggressive yet measured: Leif’s games see frequent endgames (over 80% of their wins go to the endgame), and they prefer to outcalculate opponents down the stretch. Early resignations are rare—just over half a percent—because giving up isn’t really in their vocabulary.

Clock management is another ace up their sleeve. Their best time of day to play is early morning at 7 AM—chess champion meets morning person! And their win rate skyrockets to over 72% during the surefire hours of 7 AM and 8 PM, which begs the question: when do they sleep?

Recent Form Highlights

• Most recent win: A smooth victory by resignation employing the Queen’s Gambit Declined, outmaneuvering “ostre_remisyy” in a tactical ballet lasting 50 moves. View game.
• Most recent loss: A tough battle against “enjoychess_youtube” ended by resignation after a complex Sicilian Kan defense encounter. Proof that even Grandmasters bow to the chess gods sometimes. View game.

Whether slinging pawns at dawn or tactically dismantling opponents late into the night, Grandmaster Leif Ogaard aka Profylax is a name that sparks both respect and wonder in the chess world.