Prepare against Benjamin Leong
CM · Australia · World #19,073 classical · FIDE ID 3238512
When preparing against Benjamin Leong, expect 1.e4 in 72% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 47 games by Benjamin Leong, covering Sep 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Benjamin Leong's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Benjamin Leong 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 | 2,065 | 2,156 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,934 | 1,976 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,770 | 1,862 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 14 | 13 | 20 | 29.8% |
| As White | 25 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 32.0% |
| As Black | 22 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 27.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Benjamin Leong's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Benjamin Leong's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 72.0% | 52.8% |
| d4 | 7 | 28.0% | 28.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 72% of White games, 52.8% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — Leong usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Leong usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Leong usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 28% of White games, 28.6% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Leong usually continues c4 (12.5% score)
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Leong usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Benjamin Leong's chess games
All 47 games by Benjamin Leong in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2018 - 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: 14 wins, 13 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | St. George Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A68 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D41 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Jack Rodgers | 2,198 | ch-AUS | B52 |
| Jan 2025 | Kai Jie Soo | 2,175 | Oceania Zonal | A06 |
| Jan 2024 | William Jordan | 2,143 | ch-AUS | A42 |
| Jan 2026 | Saisiddharth Naraharasetty | 2,077 | ch-AUS | B23 |
| Jan 2024 | Kyle Leaver | 2,062 | ch-AUS | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUS | 2026 | 22 | 10 | 2,087 |
| 15th Penang Open A | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 1,693 |
| Gold Coast Open | 2022 | 7 | 3 | 1,995 |
| Oceania Zonal | 2025 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,227 |
| Churchie Int | 2025 | 2 | 1 | 2,030 |
| O2C Doeberl Cup | 2025 | 2 | 0 | 2,029 |
| Gold Coast Van de Graaff Open | 2020 | 1 | 0 | 1,867 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Benjamin Leong's chess games?
47 games by Benjamin Leong, from Sep 2018 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 Benjamin Leong has played.
What does Benjamin Leong play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Benjamin Leong opens with 1.e4 (72% of games), 1.d4 (28% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Benjamin Leong answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Benjamin Leong play as White?
As White, Benjamin Leong's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Scotch Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Benjamin Leong play as Black?
As Black, Benjamin Leong most often plays: Slav Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Benjamin Leong's FIDE rating?
Benjamin Leong is currently rated 2,065 in classical chess, 1,934 in rapid and 1,770 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,156 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Benjamin Leong played?
Our database contains 47 games by Benjamin Leong, covering Sep 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 13 draws, 20 losses (29.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Benjamin Leong?
47 games by Benjamin Leong 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.