Prepare against David Leon
Sweden · World #40,593 classical · FIDE ID 1785338
When preparing against David Leon, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (100%).
Our database contains 31 games by David Leon, covering Nov 2024 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find David Leon's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Leon 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 | 1,933 | 1,943 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,925 | 1,929 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,982 | 1,982 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 35.5% |
| As White | 14 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 21.4% |
| As Black | 17 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 47.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Leon's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Leon's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 100.0% | 42.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 42.9% score
- …c6 (36% of these games) — Leon usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Leon usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (21% of these games) — Leon usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 13 | 92.9% | 61.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (1 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 1 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
David Leon's chess games
All 31 games by David Leon in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2024 - Oct 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: 11 wins, 9 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C22 | Center Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Deniz Arman | 2,353 | Elite Hotels Open 2026 | Elite | B00 |
| Jul 2026 | Mohamad Munib Alkhatib | 1,961 | Jönköping Chess Festival 2026 | Rapid Open | C01 |
| Oct 2026 | Jonathan Jackmann | 1,870 | Skol-SM 2026 | C01 |
| Jul 2026 | Miki Fernlund | 1,733 | Schack-SM 2026 | SM-Blixten | C03 |
| Jul 2026 | Hannes Boberg | 1,702 | Jönköping Chess Festival 2026 | Standard Open | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schack-SM 2026 | SM-Blixten | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 1,902 |
| Jönköping Chess Festival 2026 | Rapid Open | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 1,894 |
| Jönköping Chess Festival 2026 | Standard Open | 2026 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,996 |
| Skol-SM 2026 | 2026 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,021 |
| Elite Hotels Vaxjo Open | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,835 |
| Schack-SM 2026 | Kadett-SM | 2026 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,899 |
| Elite Hotels Open 2026 | Elite | 2026 | 1 | 1 | 2,753 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Leon's chess games?
31 games by David Leon, from Nov 2024 to Oct 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 David Leon has played.
What does David Leon play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, David Leon opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Leon answers 1...e6 (93% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (100% of games).
What openings does David Leon play as White?
As White, David Leon's most-played openings in our database are: Center Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Leon play as Black?
As Black, David Leon most often plays: French Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is David Leon's FIDE rating?
David Leon is currently rated 1,933 in classical chess, 1,925 in rapid and 1,982 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,943 (Jul 2026).
How many games has David Leon played?
Our database contains 31 games by David Leon, covering Nov 2024 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 9 draws, 11 losses (35.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Leon?
31 games by David Leon 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.