Prepare against Andreas Leidig
DEU · World #49,225 classical · FIDE ID 12944343
When preparing against Andreas Leidig, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 43 games by Andreas Leidig, covering Aug 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Andreas Leidig's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andreas Leidig 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 | 1,896 | 1,898 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 10 | 21 | 12 | 23.3% |
| As White | 26 | 8 | 13 | 5 | 30.8% |
| As Black | 17 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 11.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andreas Leidig's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andreas Leidig's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 100.0% | 55.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 55.8% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Leidig usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Leidig usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …d6 (12% of these games) — Leidig usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 100.0% | 35.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 100.0% | 35.7% |
Andreas Leidig's chess games
All 43 games by Andreas Leidig in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2022 - 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: 10 wins, 21 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C83 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B74 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D22 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Martin Werner | 2,018 | 52nd Sparkassen Open B | B01 |
| Jan 2024 | Mawloud Omar | 1,960 | 51st Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | C41 |
| Aug 2026 | Farzad Tahashi-Knoche | 1,941 | Sparkassen Chess Trophy 2026 | Open B | B32 |
| Feb 2013 | Christian Beckmann | 1,805 | Muensterland Verbandsklasse-A 1213 | B92 |
| Aug 2024 | August Zinn | 1,731 | 51st Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | D32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muensterland Verbandsklasse-B 1011 | 2011 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,703 |
| Muensterland Verbandsliga 1112 | 2012 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,768 |
| 51st Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | 2024 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,978 |
| Muensterland Verbandsklasse-A 1213 | 2013 | 6 | 3 | 1,784 |
| 52nd Sparkassen Open B | 2025 | 4 | 2 | 1,949 |
| 51st Sparkassen Open B | 2024 | 4 | 3 | 2,005 |
| Muensterland Verbandsliga 1314 | 2014 | 2 | 1 | 1,577 |
| Muensterland Verbandsliga Gr2 2223 | 2023 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,747 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andreas Leidig's chess games?
43 games by Andreas Leidig, from Aug 2022 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 Andreas Leidig has played.
What does Andreas Leidig play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Andreas Leidig opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andreas Leidig answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Andreas Leidig play as White?
As White, Andreas Leidig's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andreas Leidig play as Black?
As Black, Andreas Leidig most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Andreas Leidig's FIDE rating?
Andreas Leidig is currently rated 1,896 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,898 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Andreas Leidig played?
Our database contains 43 games by Andreas Leidig, covering Aug 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 21 draws, 12 losses (23.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andreas Leidig?
43 games by Andreas Leidig 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.