Prepare against David Linares Leyva
Spain · World #60,495 classical · FIDE ID 2271419
When preparing against David Linares Leyva, expect 1.Nf3 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (59% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (78%).
Our database contains 82 games by David Linares Leyva, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find David Linares Leyva's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Linares Leyva 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 | 1,854 | 1,954 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,840 | 1,840 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 35 | 15 | 32 | 42.7% |
| As White | 40 | 17 | 7 | 16 | 42.5% |
| As Black | 42 | 18 | 8 | 16 | 42.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Linares Leyva's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Linares Leyva's side.
First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 21 | 52.5% | 40.5% |
| d4 | 11 | 27.5% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 7 | 17.5% | 78.6% |
| e4 | 1 | 2.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 53% of White games, 40.5% score
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Leyva usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Leyva usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Leyva usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 28% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (82% of these games) — Leyva usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- …Nc6 (9% of these games) — Leyva usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (9% of these games) — Leyva usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 10 | 58.8% | 40.0% |
| c5 | 6 | 35.3% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 77.8% | 60.7% |
| d5 | 4 | 22.2% | 37.5% |
David Linares Leyva's chess games
All 82 games by David Linares Leyva in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - 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: 35 wins, 15 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A10 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A54 | Old Indian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A31 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2015 | Manuel Luque Ibanez | 2,008 | 25th Madrid San Viator Open | C02 |
| Aug 2013 | Victor Diego Rosa Ramirez | 1,991 | 30th Collado Villalba Open | A52 |
| Apr 2018 | Lorenzo Garcia Galeote | 1,972 | 30th Madrid San Viator Open A | A41 |
| May 2018 | Carlos Lobato Rivero | 1,968 | 30th Madrid San Viator Open A | A25 |
| Aug 2013 | Arturo Lopez Heras | 1,957 | 30th Collado Villalba Open | B75 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30th Collado Villalba Open | 2013 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,878 |
| 20th Madrid San Viator Open | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,742 |
| 31st Madrid San Viator Open A | 2019 | 8 | 4 | 1,873 |
| 24th Madrid San Viator Open | 2015 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,799 |
| 23rd Madrid San Viator Open | 2014 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,682 |
| 25th Madrid San Viator Open | 2015 | 8 | 4 | 1,839 |
| 22nd Madrid San Viator Open | 2014 | 7 | 4 | 1,858 |
| 28th Madrid San Viator Open A | 2017 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,742 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Linares Leyva's chess games?
82 games by David Linares Leyva, from Jan 2004 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 David Linares Leyva has played.
What does David Linares Leyva play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, David Linares Leyva opens with 1.Nf3 (53% of games), 1.d4 (28% of games), 1.c4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Linares Leyva answers 1...e6 (59% of games), 1...c5 (35% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games).
What openings does David Linares Leyva play as White?
As White, David Linares Leyva's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Linares Leyva play as Black?
As Black, David Linares Leyva most often plays: Indian Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 42 games.
What is David Linares Leyva's FIDE rating?
David Linares Leyva is currently rated 1,854 in classical chess, 1,840 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,954 (Apr 2004).
How many games has David Linares Leyva played?
Our database contains 82 games by David Linares Leyva, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 15 draws, 32 losses (42.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Linares Leyva?
82 games by David Linares Leyva 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.