Prepare against Didier Leroy
IM · France · World #5,827 classical · FIDE ID 610950
Our database contains 289 games by Didier Leroy, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Didier Leroy's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Didier Leroy 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 | 2,251 | 2,319 | Aug 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,303 | 2,326 | Mar 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 289 | 112 | 73 | 104 | 38.8% |
| As White | 146 | 70 | 32 | 44 | 47.9% |
| As Black | 143 | 42 | 41 | 60 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Didier Leroy's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Didier Leroy's side.
First moves as White (146 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 85 | 58.2% | 57.6% |
| e4 | 41 | 28.1% | 56.1% |
| c4 | 12 | 8.2% | 70.8% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 2.7% | 75.0% |
| g3 | 3 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 58% of White games, 57.6% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Leroy usually continues c4 (52.6% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Leroy usually continues c4 (61.5% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Leroy usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 28% of White games, 56.1% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Leroy usually continues Nf3 (53.8% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Leroy usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Leroy usually continues d4 (78.6% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 54 | 78.3% | 50.9% |
| e5 | 7 | 10.1% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.9% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 32 | 62.7% | 31.3% |
| d5 | 12 | 23.5% | 29.2% |
| e6 | 5 | 9.8% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 3.9% | 50.0% |
Didier Leroy's chess games
All 289 games by Didier Leroy in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 112 wins, 73 draws, 104 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 16 | 5/5/6 | 31.3% |
| A08 | Sicilian | 12 | 2/3/7 | 16.7% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 9 | 0/1/8 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| A30 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Maxence Attal | 2,700 | Le Touquet Open 09th | C03 |
| Dec 2009 | Kaido Kulaots | 2,584 | chT1-FRA 0910 | B95 |
| Dec 2008 | Daniel W Gormally | 2,514 | 84th Hastings Masters | D31 |
| Jun 2016 | Jean-Noel Riff | 2,506 | FRA-chT Top 12 | C03 |
| Jul 2014 | Camilo Ernesto Gomez Garrido | 2,495 | 37th Barbera del Valles Open | C61 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRA-chT Top 12 | 2018 | 34 | 14.5 | 2,332 |
| Budapest FS12 IM-A | 2006 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,306 |
| chT2D-FRA 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 7 | 2,364 |
| 14th Trieste Open | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 2,402 |
| 2nd Evry | 2002 | 9 | 3 | 2,290 |
| 6th ch-Vojvodina | 2015 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,292 |
| 8th Bagneux | 2000 | 9 | 6 | 2,462 |
| Groningen Open | 1999 | 9 | 4 | 2,350 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Didier Leroy's chess games?
289 games by Didier Leroy, from Apr 2003 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 Didier Leroy has played.
What does Didier Leroy play on the first move as White?
Across 146 games with White in our database, Didier Leroy opens with 1.d4 (58% of games), 1.e4 (28% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Didier Leroy answers 1...c5 (78% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games).
What openings does Didier Leroy play as White?
As White, Didier Leroy's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (13 games, 46.2% win rate); King's Indian Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 146 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Didier Leroy play as Black?
As Black, Didier Leroy most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 143 games.
What is Didier Leroy's FIDE rating?
Didier Leroy is currently rated 2,251 in classical chess, 2,303 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,319 (Aug 2014).
How many games has Didier Leroy played?
Our database contains 289 games by Didier Leroy, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 112 wins, 73 draws, 104 losses (38.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Didier Leroy?
289 games by Didier Leroy 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.