Prepare against Arnaud Leclerc
France · World #53,569 classical · FIDE ID 628425
When preparing against Arnaud Leclerc, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (50%).
Our database contains 44 games by Arnaud Leclerc, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Arnaud Leclerc's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Arnaud Leclerc 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 | 1,879 | 1,996 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,854 | 1,882 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,937 | 1,938 | Jun 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 15 | 6 | 22 | 34.1% |
| As White | 20 | 10 | 2 | 7 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 24 | 5 | 4 | 15 | 20.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Arnaud Leclerc's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Arnaud Leclerc's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 100.0% | 57.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 57.5% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Leclerc usually continues d3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Leclerc usually continues d3 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Leclerc usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 14 | 93.3% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 3 | 50.0% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 50.0% | 33.3% |
Arnaud Leclerc's chess games
All 44 games by Arnaud Leclerc in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 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: 15 wins, 6 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B14 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/0/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C30 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C40 | Latvian Gambit | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A81 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E14 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D58 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2010 | Fabien Guez | 2,072 | 33rd Syre Memorial Open | B20 |
| Oct 2009 | Eric Delaire | 1,834 | 15th Fouesnant Open | C40 |
| Jul 2010 | Axel Hallay | 1,807 | ch-Paris Open B | B20 |
| Jul 2010 | Jean-michel Fourtoy | 1,752 | ch-Paris Open B | A80 |
| Jul 2011 | Gidius Bok | 1,721 | 86th Paris Open B | C40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15th Fouesnant Open | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 1,917 |
| ch-Paris Open B | 2010 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,020 |
| 86th Paris Open B | 2011 | 5 | 3 | 1,809 |
| Paris-ch op-C 87th | 2012 | 4 | 2 | 1,750 |
| 50th Paris Apsap Open | 2002 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,723 |
| 33rd Syre Memorial Open | 2010 | 3 | 1 | 1,999 |
| 32nd Syre Memorial Open | 2009 | 2 | 0 | 1,748 |
| Le Touquet Open 19th | 2004 | 2 | 0 | 1,761 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Arnaud Leclerc's chess games?
44 games by Arnaud Leclerc, from Apr 2003 to Jul 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 Arnaud Leclerc has played.
What does Arnaud Leclerc play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Arnaud Leclerc opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Arnaud Leclerc answers 1...e5 (93% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (50% of games).
What openings does Arnaud Leclerc play as White?
As White, Arnaud Leclerc's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Attack (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Arnaud Leclerc play as Black?
As Black, Arnaud Leclerc most often plays: Latvian Gambit (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Dutch Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Arnaud Leclerc's FIDE rating?
Arnaud Leclerc is currently rated 1,879 in classical chess, 1,854 in rapid and 1,937 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,996 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Arnaud Leclerc played?
Our database contains 44 games by Arnaud Leclerc, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 6 draws, 22 losses (34.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arnaud Leclerc?
44 games by Arnaud Leclerc 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.