Prepare against Cory Letain
Canada · World #106,735 classical · FIDE ID 2626420
When preparing against Cory Letain, expect 1.d4 in 51% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (53%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 29.4% over 17 games.
Our database contains 297 games by Cory Letain, covering Jun 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Cory Letain's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Cory Letain 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 | 1,710 | 1,824 | Mar 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,813 | 1,813 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 297 | 106 | 45 | 146 | 35.7% |
| As White | 154 | 60 | 28 | 66 | 39.0% |
| As Black | 143 | 46 | 17 | 80 | 32.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Cory Letain's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Cory Letain's side.
First moves as White (154 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 78 | 50.6% | 44.2% |
| e4 | 70 | 45.5% | 55.0% |
| b4 | 3 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 1.9% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 51% of White games, 44.2% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Letain usually continues c4 (26.7% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Letain usually continues c4 (53.6% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Letain usually continues e4 (68.8% score)
- 1.e4 — 45% of White games, 55.0% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Letain usually continues Nf3 (47.4% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Letain usually continues Nf3 (79.4% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Letain usually continues d4 (42.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 67 | 89.3% | 40.3% |
| c5 | 5 | 6.7% | 60.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
| Nh6 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 19 | 52.8% | 31.6% |
| Nf6 | 16 | 44.4% | 40.6% |
| a6 | 1 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
Cory Letain's chess games
All 297 games by Cory Letain in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 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: 106 wins, 45 draws, 146 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8 | 0/2/6 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C44 | Ruy Lopez | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 40 | 14/8/18 | 35.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 17 | 5/2/10 | 29.4% |
| E65 | English Opening | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| C32 | King's Gambit | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A48 | London System | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2010 | Myron Kernetsky | 2,079 | Winnipeg TNT March Open | D18 |
| Jul 2019 | Jay S. Khedkar | 1,986 | Winnipeg Open | B08 |
| Jun 2019 | Rolando Bince | 1,928 | Winnipeg Open | C42 |
| May 2019 | Colin Prince | 1,861 | Winnipeg TNT May Open | C43 |
| Apr 2008 | Kris Gibson | 1,852 | Winnipeg TNT April Open | D46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winnipeg TNT February Open | 2019 | 31 | 15.5 | 1,720 |
| Winnipeg TNT January Open | 2019 | 24 | 11 | 1,598 |
| Winnipeg TNT May Open | 2019 | 21 | 8 | 1,608 |
| Winnipeg Open | 2019 | 20 | 10.5 | 1,702 |
| Winnipeg TNT March Open | 2019 | 19 | 8 | 1,593 |
| Winnipeg Yanofsky Memorial U1800 | 2012 | 18 | 6.5 | 1,384 |
| Winnipeg TNT October Open | 2018 | 17 | 8.5 | 1,659 |
| Winnipeg TNT April Open | 2018 | 15 | 5.5 | 1,676 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Cory Letain's chess games?
297 games by Cory Letain, from Jun 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 Cory Letain has played.
What does Cory Letain play on the first move as White?
Across 154 games with White in our database, Cory Letain opens with 1.d4 (51% of games), 1.e4 (45% of games), 1.b4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Cory Letain answers 1...e5 (89% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (53% of games), 1...Nf6 (44% of games), 1...a6 (3% of games).
What openings does Cory Letain play as White?
As White, Cory Letain's most-played openings in our database are: French: Exchange Variation (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Slav Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (10 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 154 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Cory Letain play as Black?
As Black, Cory Letain most often plays: Petrov's Defense (40 games, 35.0% win rate); Slav Defense (17 games, 29.4% win rate); English Opening (10 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 143 games.
What is Cory Letain's FIDE rating?
Cory Letain is currently rated 1,710 in classical chess, 1,813 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,824 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Cory Letain played?
Our database contains 297 games by Cory Letain, covering Jun 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 106 wins, 45 draws, 146 losses (35.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Cory Letain?
297 games by Cory Letain 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.