Prepare against Britta Leib
DEU · World #71,150 classical · FIDE ID 4617100
When preparing against Britta Leib, expect 1.e4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (87% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (93%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Tarrasch Variation as Black, 25.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 432 games by Britta Leib, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Britta Leib's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Britta Leib 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 | 1,817 | 2,062 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,859 | 1,904 | Aug 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,864 | 1,999 | Aug 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 432 | 159 | 111 | 162 | 36.8% |
| As White | 213 | 82 | 55 | 76 | 38.5% |
| As Black | 219 | 77 | 56 | 86 | 35.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Britta Leib's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Britta Leib's side.
First moves as White (213 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 193 | 90.6% | 51.6% |
| d4 | 17 | 8.0% | 55.9% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 51.6% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Leib usually continues Nf3 (47.6% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Leib usually continues Nf3 (56.8% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Leib usually continues d4 (48.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% of White games, 55.9% score
- …d5 (71% of these games) — Leib usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …Nf6 (24% of these games) — Leib usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Leib usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (103 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 90 | 87.4% | 51.1% |
| c5 | 6 | 5.8% | 41.7% |
| e5 | 3 | 2.9% | 16.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 74 | 92.5% | 53.4% |
| g6 | 4 | 5.0% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
Britta Leib's chess games
All 432 games by Britta Leib in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 159 wins, 111 draws, 162 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 27 | 10/7/10 | 37.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 20 | 9/4/7 | 45.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 18 | 6/6/6 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 3/7/4 | 21.4% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| D04 | Colle System | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | French Defense | 20 | 7/6/7 | 35.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 17 | 5/5/7 | 29.4% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 17 | 6/6/5 | 35.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 16 | 4/4/8 | 25.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 13 | 7/4/2 | 53.8% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 11 | 2/2/7 | 18.2% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1993 | Helge Mueller | 2,295 | chT-GER Federal Cup w | E73 |
| Jan 1993 | Sandra Ulms | 2,280 | ch-GER w | B74 |
| Jan 2001 | Jessica Schmidt | 2,239 | ch-GER w | E94 |
| Oct 2001 | Gerd Kuhn | 2,206 | ch-Pinneberg Open | B12 |
| Nov 2003 | Ingrid Lauterbach | 2,148 | BL 0304 w | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GER Federal Cup w | 2024 | 62 | 26.5 | 1,883 |
| ch-GER Open w | 2000 | 36 | 22 | 2,213 |
| ch-GER w | 2010 | 34 | 15 | 1,981 |
| ch-Pinneberg Open | 2001 | 28 | 16 | 2,251 |
| ch-GER Blitz w | 2020 | 17 | 2 | 1,803 |
| BL 9697 w | 1997 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,011 |
| BL 9495 w | 1995 | 10 | 5 | 2,140 |
| LJEM SH 2026 - ELO-Blitz | 2026 | 10 | 6.5 | 1,895 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Britta Leib's chess games?
432 games by Britta Leib, from Apr 2003 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 Britta Leib has played.
What does Britta Leib play on the first move as White?
Across 213 games with White in our database, Britta Leib opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Britta Leib answers 1...e6 (87% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Britta Leib play as White?
As White, Britta Leib's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (27 games, 37.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (20 games, 45.0% win rate); Scotch Game (18 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 213 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Britta Leib play as Black?
As Black, Britta Leib most often plays: French Defense (20 games, 35.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (17 games, 29.4% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (17 games, 35.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 219 games.
What is Britta Leib's FIDE rating?
Britta Leib is currently rated 1,817 in classical chess, 1,859 in rapid and 1,864 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,062 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Britta Leib played?
Our database contains 432 games by Britta Leib, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 159 wins, 111 draws, 162 losses (36.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Britta Leib?
432 games by Britta Leib 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.