Prepare against Daniel Leclere
Lithuania · World #69,349 classical · FIDE ID 12821756
When preparing against Daniel Leclere, expect 1.e4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (41% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (57%).
Our database contains 183 games by Daniel Leclere, covering Aug 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Leclere's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Leclere 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 | 1,823 | 1,844 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,896 | 2,041 | Oct 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,089 | 2,108 | Nov 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 183 | 69 | 29 | 85 | 37.7% |
| As White | 94 | 42 | 13 | 39 | 44.7% |
| As Black | 89 | 27 | 16 | 46 | 30.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Leclere's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Leclere's side.
First moves as White (94 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 74 | 78.7% | 50.7% |
| d4 | 12 | 12.8% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 4.3% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 3.2% | 66.7% |
| a4 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 79% of White games, 50.7% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Leclere usually continues Nf3 (41.3% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Leclere usually continues Nf3 (70.8% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Leclere usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 13% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Leclere usually continues c4 (80.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Leclere usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Leclere usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 15 | 40.5% | 56.7% |
| c5 | 12 | 32.4% | 20.8% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 10.8% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 8.1% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 20 | 57.1% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 14 | 40.0% | 35.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
Daniel Leclere's chess games
All 183 games by Daniel Leclere in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2016 - 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: 69 wins, 29 draws, 85 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 10 | 1/2/7 | 10.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D00 | London System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2020 | Shiroghlan Talibov | 2,128 | Wch FIDE Online U14 Europe qual | E01 |
| Sep 2021 | Matas Indriunas | 2,084 | ch-LTU U16 Rapid | A00 |
| Apr 2023 | Andrius Sarauskas | 2,003 | ch-LTU sf | B12 |
| Apr 2021 | Maria-Anna Stefanidi | 1,983 | ch-EU Amateur Online 1700/2000 | B52 |
| Sep 2021 | Tomas Povilaitis | 1,967 | ch-LTU U16 Rapid | B51 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-LTU | 2019 | 26 | 12 | 1,722 |
| ch-LTU sf | 2023 | 16 | 7.5 | 1,799 |
| 37th Plunge Open | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 1,798 |
| 38th Plunge Open A | 2018 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,697 |
| Panevezys Gigant Open A | 2017 | 9 | 3 | 1,385 |
| ch-Kaunas Amateur | 2018 | 8 | 4 | 1,691 |
| 39th Plunge Open A | 2019 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,548 |
| 40th Plunge Open | 2020 | 8 | 2 | 1,806 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Leclere's chess games?
183 games by Daniel Leclere, from Aug 2016 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 Daniel Leclere has played.
What does Daniel Leclere play on the first move as White?
Across 94 games with White in our database, Daniel Leclere opens with 1.e4 (79% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Leclere answers 1...e5 (41% of games), 1...c5 (32% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (57% of games), 1...Nf6 (40% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Daniel Leclere play as White?
As White, Daniel Leclere's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 94 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Leclere play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Leclere most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 89 games.
What is Daniel Leclere's FIDE rating?
Daniel Leclere is currently rated 1,823 in classical chess, 1,896 in rapid and 2,089 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,844 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Daniel Leclere played?
Our database contains 183 games by Daniel Leclere, covering Aug 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 69 wins, 29 draws, 85 losses (37.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Leclere?
183 games by Daniel Leclere 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.