Prepare against Boyd Leenen
CM · NLD · World #6,620 classical · FIDE ID 1083937
Our database contains 104 games by Boyd Leenen, covering Jul 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Boyd Leenen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Boyd Leenen 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 | 2,232 | 2,261 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,118 | 2,118 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,051 | 2,051 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 104 | 45 | 28 | 31 | 43.3% |
| As White | 49 | 22 | 15 | 12 | 44.9% |
| As Black | 55 | 23 | 13 | 19 | 41.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Boyd Leenen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Boyd Leenen's side.
First moves as White (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 43 | 87.8% | 58.1% |
| e4 | 5 | 10.2% | 80.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 88% of White games, 58.1% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Leenen usually continues c4 (59.1% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Leenen usually continues c4 (71.4% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Leenen usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 10% of White games, 80.0% score
- …e5 (80% of these games) — Leenen usually continues Nf3 (87.5% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Leenen usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 28 | 96.6% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 76.5% | 73.1% |
| d5 | 4 | 23.5% | 62.5% |
Boyd Leenen's chess games
All 104 games by Boyd Leenen in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2023 - 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: 45 wins, 28 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D92 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E10 | Indian Defense: Döry | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| E06 | Catalan | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C96 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E06 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Hussain Besou | 2,376 | 33rd EY Open U14 | D92 |
| Aug 2026 | Vince Gergo Turcsanyi | 2,348 | European Youth Team Chess Championships 2026 | O18 | C54 |
| Jul 2025 | Warre De Waele | 2,344 | 46th Ghent Open | A14 |
| Oct 2025 | Felix Borne | 2,315 | 33rd EY Open U14 | A13 |
| Jun 2024 | Herman Grooten | 2,217 | Helmond Rapid Open | E13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helmond Rapid Open | 2024 | 17 | 11.5 | 2,136 |
| World ol U16 | 2023 | 9 | 6 | 1,656 |
| Dutch Youth Championship 2026 | U14 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,093 |
| Open Dutch Rapid Championship 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,145 |
| European Youth Team Chess Championships 2026 | O18 | 2026 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,189 |
| 15th WLC Weekender | 2025 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,009 |
| Open NK Rapid | 2025 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,998 |
| 47th Ghent Open 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,269 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Boyd Leenen's chess games?
104 games by Boyd Leenen, from Jul 2023 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 Boyd Leenen has played.
What does Boyd Leenen play on the first move as White?
Across 49 games with White in our database, Boyd Leenen opens with 1.d4 (88% of games), 1.e4 (10% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Boyd Leenen answers 1...e5 (97% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (76% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games).
What openings does Boyd Leenen play as White?
As White, Boyd Leenen's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 49 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Boyd Leenen play as Black?
As Black, Boyd Leenen most often plays: Italian Game (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Catalan (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 55 games.
What is Boyd Leenen's FIDE rating?
Boyd Leenen is currently rated 2,232 in classical chess, 2,118 in rapid and 2,051 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,261 (May 2026).
How many games has Boyd Leenen played?
Our database contains 104 games by Boyd Leenen, covering Jul 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 45 wins, 28 draws, 31 losses (43.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Boyd Leenen?
104 games by Boyd Leenen 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.